Australia’s corporate, political and philanthropic elite have opened their hearts — and their wallets — to help Telethon reach another record fundraising total.

Billionaires, miners, philanthropists and other major companies joined forces with the State and Federal governments to donate tens of millions of dollars in the name of helping WA’s sick and vulnerable children.

Premier Roger Cook announced a $14 million donation on behalf of the State Government, saying it had been an “honour and a privilege” to be part of the event which was “uniquely Western Australian”.

“As a Government we want to support Telethon and all the incredible things that it does for our sick and disadvantaged kids,” he said.

Announcing the Albanese Government’s donation of $6 million, Acting Prime Minister Ric

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