Rick Ardon News Today

Competition from agile digital outlets and social media giants is forcing a major rethink of how TV news is delivered, and who is best suited to do so.

Competition from agile digital outlets and social media giants is forcing a major rethink of how TV news is delivered, and who is best suited to do so.

Competition from agile digital outlets and social media giants is forcing a major rethink of how TV news is delivered, and who is best suited to do so.

Competition from agile digital outlets and social media giants is forcing a major rethink of how TV news is delivered, and who is best suited to do so.

Excitement is building for Perth’s annual Christmas Pageant, with thousands of families expected to line the city’s streets to catch a glimpse of the North Pole’s most famous resident.

It’s no secret that self-serve frozen yoghurt is a fan favourite, but what about self-serve acai bowls?

What an incredible 26 hours of Telethon it’s been. So many highlights — so much fun! Here are our favourite moments from the action-packed live broadcast.

Nicolas Cage’s generous Telethon donation and shoutout came about after 7NEWS Perth anchor Rick Ardon attempted to get the Hollywood A-lister to make a surprise appearance at the fundraiser. 

Nicolas Cage is currently staying with his family in Yallingup, Western Australia as he films his upcoming movie The Surfer.

Nicolas Cage shocked Channel Seven staff on Sunday by making a surprise phone call to their fundraising centre to donate to their annual Telethon.