WA's Telethon launches tonight with Jessica Mauboy headlining 26-hour fundraiser
Western Australia's 59th annual Telethon kicks off at 7pm tonight with Jessica Mauboy headlining the 26-hour fundraiser at RAC Arena. Hundreds of fans queued for hours, including super-fan Phoebe Butler planning to stay the entire broadcast. Seventeen firefighters in full gear will walk a treadmill for 24 hours, hoping to cover 120 kilometers for sick children.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 10:59 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 11:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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