Hope, excitement and anticipation filled the air on Saturday for day one of Telethon Mega Bingo as more than 5000 players were dreaming about the overseas vacation they would book if they won big.
Caitlin Vinci
An iconic news presenter, a comedian and a popular radio host are among the Perthonalities preparing to take an icy plunge in the fight against motor neurone disease.
Six out of seven Aussies have given to charity in the last 12 months, according to new research shining the spotlight on Australians’ generosity.
Staff Writers
Five Albany community service groups have banded together to chip away at the hardships faced by the homeless people of the region, with the first of their efforts set to kick off later this month.
Melissa Sheil
A specialist Great Southern police team is calling on the public to donate second-hand phones to help provide domestic violence survivors with a vital lifeline to safety and support.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates says most of his fortune will be spent on improving health and education services in Africa over the next 20 years.
Cost of living increases and an uptick in women fleeing family violence means the donation drive to stock Albany’s women’s refuge with basic toiletries and clothing is more important than ever, organisers say.
More people are being urged to join the millions of Australians who volunteer each year, everywhere from hospitals to local parks and creeks.
Katelyn Catanzariti
A Perth woman whose boundless love for the children in her care inspired her to start a charity from her living room believes everyone can do their bit to foster hope and joy for kids in need.
Bethany Hiatt
The tenth annual Mother’s Day Classic was held on Sunday morning to raise money for breast and ovarian cancer.
Sofia Fimognari
Marathon Murph involves running two marathons within a day and completing almost 10,000 exercises in between each run.
More than 100 swimmers took the plunge at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre on May 3 to raise $34,000 for MSWA.
Claire Middleton
A Southern Ports pledge to an open road cycle event later this month has meant that Foodbank Albany will have double the funds to help feed people doing it tough in the Great Southern.
An Australian all-female team will be battling the open ocean for 4800km all for Telethon and to make it even more challenging they’re taking it on with no rowing experience.
Claire Sadler
The family of the Bondi Junction hero security guard have announced an initiative in his name and they hope it will save lives.
Steve Zemek
Daniher, the Australian of the Year, spoke at Wanneroo Secondary College on Thursday afternoon about his battle with motor neurone disease and the importance of resilience.
Liam Murphy
A Denmark family has raised nearly $15,000 for cancer research in honour of the late Mark O’Donnell, bringing their total contribution to the cause to $55,000.
Patients, carers and health professionals were among those walking in Myeloma Australia’s My Greatest Walk in Albany last week to raise awareness of an incurable blood cancer.
Pingrup Racing raised more than $10,000 at its annual Pingrup Cup to fund the Pingrup Primary School student camp
Hannah Whitehead
The countdown to the 2025 Chevron City to Surf is officially on with West Australians urged to join the scenic fun run to help raise funds for people living with disabilities.
From the hot seat of running the State to a bike saddle under the baking sun, Premier Roger Cook was among 170 hardy cyclists who crossed the finishing line of this year’s Hawaiian Ride for Youth.
John Flint
MSWA are bringing their popular swim for a cause fundraising challenge back to the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre on May 3, and registrations for teams and individuals are now open.
Jacki Elezovich
Albany’s community spirit was in full swing over the weekend as cyclists, volunteers and supporters brought smiles, sweat and cash to the annual 24-hour Spinathon.
The father of an Albany 11-year-old who died in 2023 after a cancer battle is lacing up his walking shoes for the fourth time to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charity that cared for his son.
