when does telethon start

The Telethon event in 2025 starts on Saturday, October 18 at 7:00 PM West Australian time (AWST). It will be broadcast live on Channel 7 in Western Australia, continuing non-stop overnight into Sunday, October 19, finishing around 8:30 PM. The event is held at the RAC Arena in Perth, with the Telethon Family Festival running on Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Tickets are available for opening and closing shows, and there will be live entertainment and fundraising activities throughout the weekend.