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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: Three Sumatran tigers have recently moved to Dubbo while the new Sumatran Tiger Experience is being constructed at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.

PARKES: The covers came off the new Parkes Hospital sign on Tuesday. Pictured doing the job are Joel Davie (left, Richard Crookes Construction Project Engineer) and Clancy Mears (Project Manager, Sydney company PwC). Photo: BILL JAYET

FORBES: Victoria Park was a spectacle on Sunday evening as it was lit up with blue, white and gold lanterns for the inaugural Forbes Light the Night.

LITHGOW: The World War One memorial oak planted at Barton Park by the Barton family has been illuminated at the lakeside ahead of Saturday’s official arboretum opening.

BATHURST: Jodie Johnson pulled off a big win in the co-main event on Saturday night after an intense chat with Nathan Swadling. Photo: CLARE LEWIS 112015box4a3

ORANGE: Environmentally Concerned Citizens of Orange will hosted a public meeting on Wednesday night on climate change policies, as part of November’s focus on climate action in the lead-up to next week’s United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris.

MUDGEE: Member for Orange Andrew Gee has reignited an 80-year campaign for a new crossing at Dixons Long Point on the Macquarie River between Orange and Mudgee, which he says is one of the unconquered frontiers of unfinished road projects in the Central West.

NARROMINE: As you gear up the headers this harvest keep your camera handy for the 2015 Fairfax Media Harvest Photo Competition. 

DUBBO: Senior Constable Dusty Elsom and Sergeant Richard Morley interact with members of the public at the Dubbo train station during a joint operation involving police from Orana Local Area Command and the Police Transport Command. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

YOUNG: Young’s Louise Livermore was appointed the RFS South West Slopes Zone’s only current captain of the newly formed District Support Brigade in September.

OBERON: Elaine Boxer from the Oberon Health Council presenting a certificate to Jeff Burton from the O’Connell Walking and Cycling Group acknowledging the fantastic initiative to promote health and fitness within the community.

BATHURST: Michael Breen with Bathurst BMX members at their last club meeting on the old track along River Road. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 112115cbmx

WELLINGTON: Natalie Isaacs, founder of Australian women's climate movement 1 Million Women, was facing a dilemma. The former cosmetics entrepreneur turned climate activist had embraced the suggestion of collaborator Andreas Smetana, that it would be an "amazing idea" to create an anthem.

COWRA: Former Cowra High School student, Daniel Lewis, has given himself a shot at qualifying for Australia's Olympic boxing team after successfully defending his national title at the Gold Coast on the weekend.

BLAYNEY: The Blayney Veterinary Hospital is wishing the communities furry and feathered friends a safe Christmas.

ORANGE: Three Molotov cocktails were thrown at the St Peter’s Lutheran Church overnight on Monday. Photo: PHIL BLATCH.

GRENFELL: Residents of the Weddin Shire along with visitors, official guests and the family of the late Len Wallace gathered at the Grenfell Men's Shed to take part in the official unveiling ceremony of the Len Wallace Memorial Monument.

MUDGEE: Recently the club members have been seen on the mowers and whippers again around Wenonah Lodge and the Police Paddock on the Castlereagh Highway entrance to town keeping those areas tidy and looking their best.

DUBBO: Eric Fernando crosses the finish line in first at the inaugural White Ribbon Men s High Heel Run at Ollie Robbins Oval on Wednesday. Photo: BROOK KELLEHEAR-SMITH

BATHURST: Residents living near the site of a proposed nuclear waste dump in Sallys Flat will meet with representatives of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science to ask questions and voice their concerns. 

CANOWINDRA: It was face paint, cupcakes and fun galore as Canowindra Public School put on its annual fete on Friday, November 13.

LITHGOW: Staff and students at St Patricks School have been busy rehearsing for their production of 'The Lion King'. From sets to costumes, the production is looking amazing.

PARKES: Hundreds of people from throughout the community turned up to march  in support of breaking the silence around violence.

ORANGE: Peter Gillespie with earwigs at the Orange Agricultural Institute. Photo: PHIL BLATCH 1125PBEARWIGS

COWRA: The marriage of Callan Langlands to Elly Osbourne on Saturday, November 7 was held in the gardens of the National Gallery, Canberra.

DUBBO: CCTV footage shows a number of males attempting to access a utility parked in a residential driveway on Thursday, November 19. Photos: CONTRIBUTED

FORBES: Troy Munro from the Salvation Army with Bunnings manager Matthew Ross and Kerry Smith from the Midstate Motorcycle Club. 1115toyrun

BATHURST: The Cirkus Surreal troupe will perform a one-off fundraising event at Kelso High School. Tickets can be purchased through the school. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 112315cirkus

YOUNG: Some time in the past week time has stood still in Young, the bells do not toll and, for most of us, it’s bang on five no matter which way you look. The town clock, if you haven’t gathered, has stopped.

ORANGE: Three cheers for Orange MP Andrew Gee for taking up the campaign to build a direct road link between Orange and Mudgee that’s been in the too-hard basket for 70 years.

PARKES: Parkes will be one of 16 aerodromes where special flight path safety checks will be carried out in December 2015.

MUDGEE: Mudgee saw its hottest day of the year so far last Friday when the mercury hit 37°C in blustery conditions.

LITHGOW: When the workforce at Springvale finally went back down the mine after their forced layoff they were keen to make up for lost time.

DUBBO: Rebecca Bruington-Tink and Greg Tink are the proud new parents of Charles Thomas Tink, the first baby to be born at Dubbo Hospital's new maternity unit. Photo: BROOK KELLEHEAR-SMITH

BATHURST: Amanda Adams helped spread White Ribbon Day messages at a stall in Bathurst City Centre. Photo: PHILL MURRAY 112515pwhite

COWRA: The curtain has come down and the cast has given its last bow but the magic of the Wizard of Oz has left Cowra spellbound after a stellar run of shows.

FORBES: Forbes Shire Council general manager Brian Steffen, Member for Orange Andrew Gee, mayor Phyllis Miller, Superintendent Chris Taylor, Kirrily Dear and White Ribbon ambassadors Charles Dwyer and Barry Merritt led the White Ribbon Day march.

ORANGE: Jacob Perryment and Josh Lane work to remove dumped rubbish in the Kinross State Forest in September. Photo: STEVE GOSCH 0924sgdump5

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 -November 20-26, 2015

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