The gardens of Hawthorn House were awash with festive cheer and generosity on Saturday as hundreds visited the dementia day home for the annual Christmas Fair.
Melissa Sheil
The Great Southern Family Violence team are seeking second-hand phone donations in Narrogin to help “save a life”.
Hannah Whitehead
The annual Hawthorn House Christmas Fair takes place on Saturday, and joining the usual attractions of craft and cake stalls will be a fundraising head shave by couple Mark and Janice Ford.
Claire Middleton
A community kindergarten that has operated in Albany for almost 70 years has issued a public plea for help in implementing and funding renovations to ensure its heritage building remains compliant.
Rising youth homelessness in the Great Southern has prompted local groups to push for a “stepping stone” accommodation facility to house and support more than 50 young people for up to two years.
A conglomerate of Albany’s service groups donated eight backpack beds to be handed out to those experiencing homelessness last week, after raising the funds to purchase them in a sausage sizzle.
Albany residents showed up for McHappy Day on Saturday to buy a burger in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities, with the annual fundraiser making thousands to support sick children around Australia.
Jacki Elezovich
A Great Southern farming family struck by the devastating effects of a 2023 bushfire delivered a powerful message last week as they helped launch a fundraising campaign for burns research.
This year’s annual OffTraq fundraiser has raised thousands for three different charities, attracting participants nationwide to the southern Wheatbelt for the multi-day charity driving event.
Boxing for 24 hours with only one minute breaks between three minute rounds is the huge task Meg Croucher undertook over the weekend to raise funds for rare cancer research.
Amy Cavender and Claire Sadler
The WA investment group, profits from which sustain hundreds of charities through the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation, said annual earnings leapt 81 per cent to $472.5m.
Sean Smith
The Central African nation of Chad has reversed its decision to break ties with a conservation group whose board includes Prince Harry.
Mahamat Ramadane
When asked if he’d be willing to bust out some Irish dance moves, Ronan Keating teased that Telethon may be in for a surprise if it helps raise money.
Caleb Runciman
A mother and son from South Hedland have started a swim-a-thon to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, a service that means so much to their family.
Liam Murphy
Australians are among the most generous people in the world, having donated more than $1 billion to lend a hand to those in need, a crowdfunding giant says.
Farid Farid
An adventurous Albany real estate trio will take to the dusty roads of regional WA for five days next week in a bid to raise money for mental health support in disaster-hit communities.
When two of her friends recently told Janine Hanson of their recent cancer diagnoses, she decided she had had quite enough.
Australian team to tackle World’s Toughest Row in 2026: The Atlantic Waterbirds set for a life-changing challenge
Phoebe Solon
Port Hedland local takes part in MACA Cancer ride and raises over $11,000 for cancer research
West Coast Eagle Courtney Rowley has thrown her support behind RSPCA WA’s annual fundraiser which opens on Thursday.
Glen Quartermain
Vulcan cruiser enthusiasts Australia-wide and beyond will unite in Albany this long weekend to fundraise for suicide prevention at the Vulcan Riders Association World Rally
A Nedlands teenager has helped shine a spotlight on the Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation’s first Give for Kids Day, using his own remarkable story to inspire generosity across WA.
Harriet Flinn
One man’s endurance feat for children’s cancer charity turned into a touching community effort as the people of his late cousin’s hometown rallied to share the journey in honour of the young fighter.
Ultra-runner Aaron Young is aiming to better the fastest known time for running the 1000km of the Bibbulmun Track while raising awareness and funds for a mental health charity
