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THE photos which tell the story of the past seven days in your region.

The photos which tell the story of the past seven days in your region

DUBBO: A tornado swept through the Eastern edge of Dubbo, damaging housing, scattering debris, uprooting trees and scaring residents late on Monday afternoon.

CANOWINDRA: A severe storm on Monday night has left several Canowindra businesses with significant water and hail damage to their buildings.

PARKES: David Rathbone and his partner, Brooke Lees are carrying out a stint of volunteer work in Africa with Arise And Shine Uganda.

LITHGOW: Golfers and mobs of kangaroos have for years shared Lithgow golf course. These native Australians were clearly unperturbed by the activities of low handicapper Dave Thompson just metres away.

BATHURST: Councillor Michael Coote at the spillway of Chifley Dam, which has just reached 100 per cent capacity. Photo: PHIL BLATCH 082615pbdam4

ORANGE: Eleni Pringle was just one of the dancers in the 2015 City of Orange Eisteddfod. Photo: STEVE GOSCH

FORBES: Journalist Julie Snook will bring her presenting skills to the Forbes Girls Day Out Lunch, where she will be the special guest speaker. 0815juliesnook(8)

NARROMINE: The International River Foundation has announced that RiverSmart’s Macquarie River Program is one of three finalists in its prestigious Australian River Prize for 2015 with the winner to be announced at the upcoming 18th International River Symposium.

COWRA: Rodney McDonald's two gun chasers Dana Peach and Second Line will go head to head tonight in the Canberra To Wenty Final at Wentworth Park.

DUBBO: Leigh and Cooper Mitchell stand at the edge of what used to be their shed, above the hole created when a steel upright was ripped out of the ground by the tornado. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

MUDGEE: Dave Robinson with a photograph of his handmade scrap metal mailbox stolen from his Windeyer Road home on Saturday night.

ORANGE: Orange City librarian Sean Brady encourages parents, carers and children to head along to the library tonight for The Reading Hour to celebrate Children’s Book Week.

BATHURST: The Seymour Centre celebrated its 35th year with clients, staff and volunteers encouraged to relive the 1950s. Hit movie Grease was the theme with women dressed up as the Pink Ladies and men as the T-Birds.

GRENFELL: The AgFarm Caragabal Sheep Races have become a much-anticipated day out for local families and groups of friends alike, and this year is no exception. The races will run again on Saturday, September 12.

OBERON: Oberon Tigers kicked a late penalty goal to defeat Orange Hawks in Sunday's Group 10 first division elimination semi-final at Blayney's King George Oval. Photo: MATT FINDLAY

DUBBO: THE dreaded magpie season has returned with cyclists and pedestrians alike being warned to brace for an onslaught from above.

WELLINGTON: Wellington Business Chamber president Viv Wellington says a new campaign called "I love Wellington 2820" will be a positive promotion involving local business and the community.

PARKES: Spreading the good news about Parkes is to be taken to a new level with the adoption of a new brand for the shire.

BLAYNEY: Blayney Bears defeated Bathurst St Pat's 37-10 in Sunday's Group 10 elimination semi-final at King George Oval. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

ORANGE: In a giant step forward for Ronald McDonald House fundraising in Orange, 365 nights of accommodation were donated at the Phantom of the Opera ball on Saturday night.

BATHURST: Arati Kc stands outside the Secret Garden, which had its front window smashed in the early hours of Sunday morning. 082415jcwindow5

KANDOS: Four points separated a season finale and a semi-final spot for Kandos Waratahs in their New Era cup final-round premiership match.

COWRA: The rise in the water level of the Lachlan River has caused Cowra Shire Council to close the low level bridge on Tuesday afternoon.

FORBES: Forbes women currently have the opportunity to have a free mammogram while BreastScreen NSW Greater Western’s new mobile breast screening van is in town.

PARKES: Parkes Space Cats League Tag team ran into the red hot Dubbo Westside Bunnies in last Saturday’s major semi-final, going down 18-16 in an excellent match.

DUBBO: The humble clay roof tile will play an important part in conserving a "threatened species" which could have stopped the $1 billion Dubbo Zirconia Project (DZP) in its tracks.

ORANGE: Cancer Council mascot Dougal Bear was a welcome visitor to sick kids in the children’s ward at Orange hospital on Thursday.

CANOWINDRA: Christine Anu will be performing her new album at taste Canowindra next month.

PORTLAND: Garry Burrows, outside his mother's garage where his brother, John, was killed.

FORBES: 83-year-old harness racing trainer Robert Lee ensured his name will go down in the record books on Sunday after training a winner at Dubbo.

MUDGEE: Macy Clark from Mudgee has taken out the 2015 NSW Junior Motocross State Titles after a last ditch win in Appin recently.

COWRA: Cowra Council outdoor staff have nearly completed the five-year plan to reinvigorate and relocate Cowra's Cherry Tree Avenue Project, Cowra mayor Bill West said.

ORANGE: David Hill, the author of The Forgotten Children and former child resident of Fairbridge Farm, Molong, will make a triumphant return to the village.

THE photos which tell the story of the past seven days in your region.<br>

Jason and Chloe Roweth are set to raise spirits and funds in the name of the 2024 Henry Lawson Festival at the Grenfell Showground Pavilion on Saturday, April 27.

A night of ballads in lead up to Festival

Graham Lamb (SES) and Vicki Williams (RFS) also spoke at the event. Photo by Melanie Cooper.

Weddin Landcare hosts great line-up at event

Emergency services at the scene on Thursday. Photo Cara Kemp.

Passenger and pilot injured in Cowra airport emergency

Heather and AgShows NSW  President Jill Chapman. Image supplied

A judge of the best

The Grenfell Goannas take to the field for their first game of the 2024 season. Photo Renee Powell.

Goannas at home on Saturday

Brendan McCool

 Weddin Shire Councillors,  Mo’s daughter Denise Fennell and Steph Cook MP at the unveiling of the Memorial Board. Image supplied.

GALLERY: The week that was in the central west

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