Perth Telethon passes $100 million for the first time as The Block hits a season high

Telethon raised $101,277,705, Seven West Media says, while The Block drew 1.48 million viewers on Sunday, TV Tonight reported.

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Perth's Telethon has passed $100 million for the first time. The appeal raised $101,277,705 in donations, Seven West Media said on Monday. The old record was about $90 million. Telethon raises money for children's charities and health research in Western Australia. Over on Nine, The Block had its best night of the season on Sunday. The renovation show drew 1.48 million viewers for its backyard and garage reveals, according to OzTAM/VOZ figures reported by TV Tonight. It was the most-watched program on Sunday, TV Tonight said. The Block is in its final weeks, and room reveals usually draw big audiences as fans pick their favourite teams. These are early ratings. Final numbers can change once more catch-up and streaming viewing is counted. For Telethon, the money counted so far means a record result for WA charities.