Joondalup recorded the most venomous snake sightings in WA, with 1057, according to a new study. Geraldton ranked highest in the state for camping-area sightings, with 185. Snake catcher Marcus Cosentino says snakes are common across Perth and usually avoid people. He advises giving snakes space, keeping pets and children away, and calling an expert to remove them. He also says snakes are a natural part of the environment that people can live alongside.
A travel agent says last-minute summer holidays are still possible despite peak demand. Options include Western Australia's Margaret River and Rottnest Island, Vanuatu's island resorts and Japan's winter scenery. She advises travellers to be flexible with travel dates, look for added perks and consider working with a travel agent, who may have access to rooms that online booking systems show as unavailable.
Kane Cornes has finished the second of two marathons in five days, raising more than half a million dollars for Telethon. The 7NEWS commentator ran 42.2 kilometres on Rottnest Island, joined for part of the route by Premier Roger Cook. Former Hawthorn premiership player Luke Hodge joined him for a goal-kicking challenge, which unlocked $100,000 for Telethon, with Fat Cat adding another $100,000. The final fundraising total will be revealed on Channel 7 and 7Plus during the 59th annual Telethon weekend, which begins at RAC Arena on Saturday.
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Former Premier Mark McGowan is offering a day trip to Rottnest Island aboard his custom-built Lux 8m at this year's Telethon Ball auction. The highest bidder and four guests will be skippered across by McGowan and enjoy a pub lunch. The auction, held on Saturday night, includes many other items, from a Pilbara dining experience to a Kimberley escape and a Margaret River retreat. Proceeds fund research, equipment and services for sick and disadvantaged children in Western Australia.
Former Port Adelaide AFL player Kane Cornes is set to run two marathons in five days for Telethon. He completed the first at the Perth Running Festival on Sunday in 2 hours 54 minutes 37 seconds. His second, a 42-kilometre run on Rottnest Island on Thursday, includes trivia, a quokka selfie and a 10-kilometre lap alongside Premier Roger Cook. Cornes said the run is about enjoying the day with his family rather than a goal time. The 59th annual Telethon takes place at RAC Arena on October 17 and 19.
AFL great Kane Cornes finished the 42.2km division of the Perth Running Festival in under three hours. The race was among those in the event's largest ever field, with 18,750 runners from 58 countries taking part on Sunday. All proceeds go to Telethon. Cornes plans a second marathon on Rottnest Island on Thursday for the charity. The Perth event also drew about 50,000 people including spectators.
Channel Seven AFL commentator Luke Hodge will skydive over Rottnest Island next Thursday to raise money for Telethon. The former Hawthorn player will also participate in an Amazing Race-style challenge to support Kane Cornes, who is running his second marathon in five days. Hodge, along with WA Premier Roger Cook and other celebrities, aims to support children and young people across Western Australia. The fundraising total will be announced during the 59th annual Telethon on October 17-18.
