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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

FORBES: In a move that could change agriculture in the region, Monsanto and AGnVET Services are hosting a field day for farmers interested in the commercial trials of a new cotton variety.

BATHURST: Milestones in the restoration of the Catholic Cathedral of St Michael and St John will be reached in coming weeks as stage one of the restoration process is completed.

DUBBO: Sarah Arragon (front), Anthony and Aline Arragon, Patricia Strahorn and Daniel Arragon show their sadness and solidarity for the people in their French homeland after the deadly Paris terrorist attacks. Photo: KATHRYN O'SULLIVAN

PARKES: Parkes' tourism precinct, The Henry Parkes Centre, is approaching its fifth anniversary, opening its doors to the public later this month.

ORANGE: 20 teams took part in the Central West Dragon Boat Challenge held at Lake Canobolas on Sunday.

MUDGEE: Screaming Jets turned up the volume as their Rock ‘n’ Roll Rampage tour arrived at Club Mudgee on Saturday night. 

BLAYNEY: Three generations of the Mooney family - Emma Mooney, Ben Mooney holding baby Johno, Lauren McDonnell and Sam Mooney, who are engaged, and Grace Mooney with her parents Anthea and Steve Mooney - have all been involved with the Orange Campdraft at the Orange Showground. Photos: STEVE GOSCH 1114sgcamp3

YOUNG: Despite the trend towards drier weather conditions, the NSW State Emergency Service is still estimating there will be over 100 severe thunderstorms that will impact communities this year.

BATHURST: The Frackman is Bathurst-bound and he has a bee in his bonnet. Dayne Pratzky has made headlines across Australia for his stance against coal seam gas drilling, commonly known as fracking.

DUBBO: Dance the Battle Together organisers Juelz Jarry and Tracy Hanna are joined on stage by Jason Dearmer as they lead some enthusiastic participants in a zumba session at the event held to support women with depression. Photo: KATHRYN O'SULLIVAN

COWRA: Chloe Lanham recently returned from the UK where she was a part of the national under 14s futsal side.

LITHGOW: The shameful neglect of awnings in the Lithgow CBD took a somewhat startling turn at the weekend when a portion of under awning lining collapsed onto the Main Street footpath.

ORANGE: Chris Cowell, Jill Trudgen, Natalie Reid, Jane Tyack, Aileen Francis and a group of somewhat sticky characters will be exhibiting at the third annual Rogue Sculptors Inc exhibition. Photo: JUDE KEOGH 1111sculptors1

WELLINGTON: A crowd of more than 300 people has voted overwhelmingly for Wellington Council to stand alone in its final submission to the state government.

GRENFELL: Grenfell Ambulance Paramedics are now fully equipped with a new state-of-the-art Mercedes Sprinter Ambulance that will replace the Volkswagen ambulances that are now being phased out by the department.

DUBBO: Rain has stopped some parts of north-west NSW from receiving funding under the Commonwealth government's Drought Communities Program.

BATHURST: Nearly 100 beautiful old sports cars lined Russell Street on Saturday when the visiting pre-war MG Register of Australia was joined by members of the Wolseley Hornet Club.

FORBES: Nick Turner, Nick Field, Andy Hardy and Trevor Williams are all looking forward to their next triathlon after good results in last weekend’s 113km Forster Half Ironman on the state’s north coast.

ORANGE: Threatened species and habitats could suffer even more if two pieces of state legislation are scrapped, according to members of the Nature Conservation Council.

MUDGEE: Hill End residents are gearing up for their biggest challenge since the 1980s when they opposed the proposed location of an army base in the area.

COWRA: The weekend's storm rolls in over the Cowra Gun Club. Photo: LOUISE BUCKLEY

YOUNG: Noah Trickett of Cootamundra (left), Arno Cox, Nicolas Cauwe and (front) Jordan Engels of Belgium in an orchard at “Solferino” on Friday afternoon. Photo: ELOUISE HAWKEY

DUBBO: Belinda and Israel Smith and their children Rilien, 5 and Indrani, 9, have brought their healthy eating message to Dubbo. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

ORANGE: Harry Gutterson is congratulated by his teammates after taking a wicket in Saturday morning's junior cricket action. Photo: STEVE GOSCH

PARKES: Changes to youth allowance eligibility will allow more rural and regional students to attend university, according to member for Calare John Cobb.

FORBES: Forbes Preschool recently held a Keeping Safe Day as part of Day for Daniel, the Daniel Morcombe Foundation’s annual day of action.

COWRA: Cowra's newly formed Adventure Playground committee will become a committee of Cowra Shire Council.

ORANGE: The Willows Preschool & Early Learning Centre’s Amy Wherritt helps Scarlett Bailey, who has type 1 diabetes, manage her condition. Photo: STEVE GOSCH 1113sgdiabetes1

MUDGEE: Sallys Flat has been shortlisted as one of six possible sites to host the new nuclear waste dump, sparking anger across the local community.

DUBBO: Roads, Maritime and Freight Minister Duncan Gay with Dubbo's Freight and Regional Program Office first employee, program accountant Michelle Dolman. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

LITHGOW: Close on the heels of the criticism levelled at the Springvale Colliery planning process things are moving more quickly on the similar Airly mine extension with the first stage in the process getting the nod of approval from the Planning Assessment Commission.

BATHURST: Pomanara Merino Stud owners Robyn and Geoff Rayner are worried about the potential establishment of a nuclear waste dump on a neighbouring property at Sallys Flat. Photo: BRIAN WOOD 111615rayners

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

Rebecca Hewson

Locals from Grenfell will join with people across the country to pay their respects this Anzac Day.

The ANZAC spirit

Weddin Shire commemorates Anzac Day

Steve Evans

Officer Cadet Tom Delaney on the parade ground where he will march on Thursday. Picture by Karleen Minney.

Australian War Memorial parade ground rebuilt in time for Thursday's Anzac Day.

The sensual scrunch of the War Memorial's new parade ground

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

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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