GALLERY: Fairfax photos of the week

Updated October 20 2013 - 8:55am, first published October 19 2013 - 11:00am
BENDIGO ADVERTISER: Noah Pinder in medieval costume. Picture: Brendan McCarthy
BENDIGO ADVERTISER: Noah Pinder in medieval costume. Picture: Brendan McCarthy
THE EXAMINER: Picture: Will Swan.
THE EXAMINER: Picture: Will Swan.
BENDIGO ADVERTISER: BSSC Library technician Jenn Needham and Roxy, the labradoodle who, since losing her brother, has become an unofficial library assistant at the school. Picture: Brendan McCarthy
BENDIGO ADVERTISER: BSSC Library technician Jenn Needham and Roxy, the labradoodle who, since losing her brother, has become an unofficial library assistant at the school. Picture: Brendan McCarthy
PORT MACQUARIE NEWS: PMSLSC Nippers
PORT MACQUARIE NEWS: PMSLSC Nippers
AVON ADVOCATE: Northam's male swan at Melbourne Zoo with his chosen mate in front.
AVON ADVOCATE: Northam's male swan at Melbourne Zoo with his chosen mate in front.
BUSSELTON MAIL: Bobby Alu put on a great performance at Clancy's Fish Pub last Sunday.
BUSSELTON MAIL: Bobby Alu put on a great performance at Clancy's Fish Pub last Sunday.
THE COURIER: Under 16 Gold cricket match Napoleons-Sebastopol v Ballarat-Redan. Tom Lyon (Naps-Sebas), Zac Jenkins (Ballarat-Redan) and Liam Fisher (Ballarat-Redan). PHOTO: KATE HEALY
THE COURIER: Under 16 Gold cricket match Napoleons-Sebastopol v Ballarat-Redan. Tom Lyon (Naps-Sebas), Zac Jenkins (Ballarat-Redan) and Liam Fisher (Ballarat-Redan). PHOTO: KATE HEALY
THE COURIER: Keziah Burns, 15 and Nyajal Ruach, 12 for BE feature on the Exodus church.. PHOTO: KATE HEALY
THE COURIER: Keziah Burns, 15 and Nyajal Ruach, 12 for BE feature on the Exodus church.. PHOTO: KATE HEALY
THE COURIER: City Oval Bowling Club Junior Development Program. Sophie Kurzman, 10, Simon Porter, 13, Sarah Porter, 12, and Jack Bartsch, 12. PHOTO: KATE HEALY
THE COURIER: City Oval Bowling Club Junior Development Program. Sophie Kurzman, 10, Simon Porter, 13, Sarah Porter, 12, and Jack Bartsch, 12. PHOTO: KATE HEALY
THE COURIER: Mt Xavier golf PRO-AM. Tyson Myers (Portarlington). PHOTO: KATE HEALY
THE COURIER: Mt Xavier golf PRO-AM. Tyson Myers (Portarlington). PHOTO: KATE HEALY
BENDIGO ADVERTISER: Photo with his daughters Jada 3 and Brooklyn 2 doing some home trainning. Picture : PETER WEAVING
BENDIGO ADVERTISER: Photo with his daughters Jada 3 and Brooklyn 2 doing some home trainning. Picture : PETER WEAVING
BENDIGO ADVERTISER: The final day of the Australian Alpaca Association National Show at the Bendigo Exhibition Building. Picture: JIM ALDERSEY
BENDIGO ADVERTISER: The final day of the Australian Alpaca Association National Show at the Bendigo Exhibition Building. Picture: JIM ALDERSEY
MARGARET RIVER MAIL: Locals in red clothing took to the streets of Margaret River in a march against Genetically Modified (GM) food crops.
MARGARET RIVER MAIL: Locals in red clothing took to the streets of Margaret River in a march against Genetically Modified (GM) food crops.
BENDIGO ADVERTISER: Heath Behrens made 115 not out in the match between BUCC and Strathfieldsaye at the Harry Trott oval. Today was Heath's 25th century, a new bdca record. Picture: JIM ALDERSEY
BENDIGO ADVERTISER: Heath Behrens made 115 not out in the match between BUCC and Strathfieldsaye at the Harry Trott oval. Today was Heath's 25th century, a new bdca record. Picture: JIM ALDERSEY
BENDIGO ADVERTISER: Max Weber in medieval costume. Picture: Brendan McCarthy
BENDIGO ADVERTISER: Max Weber in medieval costume. Picture: Brendan McCarthy
BENDIGO ADVERTISER: The Alpaca National Show at the Bendigo Exhibition Building. Picture: JIM ALDERSEY
BENDIGO ADVERTISER: The Alpaca National Show at the Bendigo Exhibition Building. Picture: JIM ALDERSEY
BUNBURY MAIL: After being stranded and injured in Albany nearly two years ago, Squirt the turtle’s future looked bleak. This was until he was rescued by Albany Wildlife Rescue and rehabilitated in Bunbury at the Dolphin Discovery Centre for a year a half.
BUNBURY MAIL: After being stranded and injured in Albany nearly two years ago, Squirt the turtle’s future looked bleak. This was until he was rescued by Albany Wildlife Rescue and rehabilitated in Bunbury at the Dolphin Discovery Centre for a year a half.
BENDIGO ADVERTISER: City of Greater Bendigo staff members Prue Mansfield, Craig Neimann, Dana Thomson and Robert Kretschmer. Picture: JODIE DONNELLAN
BENDIGO ADVERTISER: City of Greater Bendigo staff members Prue Mansfield, Craig Neimann, Dana Thomson and Robert Kretschmer. Picture: JODIE DONNELLAN
WEST COAST SENTINEL: Willydidj spread the message of the plight of dolphins and whales at Taiji in Japan during his performance at the Oysterfest in SA.
WEST COAST SENTINEL: Willydidj spread the message of the plight of dolphins and whales at Taiji in Japan during his performance at the Oysterfest in SA.
BENDIGO ADVERTISER: Bendigo harness racing club's David Aldred and Julie Gardner. Promo for Oktoberfest celebrations on Saturday. Picture: JODIE DONNELLAN
BENDIGO ADVERTISER: Bendigo harness racing club's David Aldred and Julie Gardner. Promo for Oktoberfest celebrations on Saturday. Picture: JODIE DONNELLAN
DAILY ADVERTISER: Convener of the Wagga branch of Amnesty International, Gabrielle Robinson (left) and event organiser Holly Wright battled the windy weather for a candlelight vigil in the Victory Memorial Gardens. Picture: Alastair Brook
DAILY ADVERTISER: Convener of the Wagga branch of Amnesty International, Gabrielle Robinson (left) and event organiser Holly Wright battled the windy weather for a candlelight vigil in the Victory Memorial Gardens. Picture: Alastair Brook
DAILY ADVERTISER: Sturt Public School student Troy Piercy, 11, became the first Riverina boy to be selected in the NSW PSSA boys softball team to play in next month’s championships. Picture: Addison Hamilton
DAILY ADVERTISER: Sturt Public School student Troy Piercy, 11, became the first Riverina boy to be selected in the NSW PSSA boys softball team to play in next month’s championships. Picture: Addison Hamilton
DAILY ADVERTISER: A driver walked away after the ute he was driving collided with the roundabout on the corner of Kooringal Road and Copland Street. Picture: Alastair Brook
DAILY ADVERTISER: A driver walked away after the ute he was driving collided with the roundabout on the corner of Kooringal Road and Copland Street. Picture: Alastair Brook
DAILY ADVERTISER: The official opening of the Rocky Waterholes Bridge as part of Narrandera's sesquicentenary celebrations. Picture: Les Smith
DAILY ADVERTISER: The official opening of the Rocky Waterholes Bridge as part of Narrandera's sesquicentenary celebrations. Picture: Les Smith
DAILY ADVERTISER: Kaitlin Staines, 13, cracks a forehand on the way to winning the Riverina Open.
DAILY ADVERTISER: Kaitlin Staines, 13, cracks a forehand on the way to winning the Riverina Open.
DAILY ADVERTISER: Sandy Gault, Malinda McLachlan, Belinda McDonell and Michelle Steel at the Wagga Picnic races. Picture: Addison Hamilton
DAILY ADVERTISER: Sandy Gault, Malinda McLachlan, Belinda McDonell and Michelle Steel at the Wagga Picnic races. Picture: Addison Hamilton
DAILY ADVERTISER: Greg Williams gets his Laser keeled over during the Wagga Sailing Club regatta on Lake Albert. Picture: Michael Frogley
DAILY ADVERTISER: Greg Williams gets his Laser keeled over during the Wagga Sailing Club regatta on Lake Albert. Picture: Michael Frogley
DAILY ADVERTISER: At the jump for the opening event of the Wagga Picnics. Picture: Michael Frogley
DAILY ADVERTISER: At the jump for the opening event of the Wagga Picnics. Picture: Michael Frogley
VICTOR HARBOR TIMES: Goolwa artist Carol Coventry's painting has been selected as a finalist in the 2013 Fleurieu Art Prize Water and Environment section.
VICTOR HARBOR TIMES: Goolwa artist Carol Coventry's painting has been selected as a finalist in the 2013 Fleurieu Art Prize Water and Environment section.
DAILY ADVERTISER: Wagga marksman Arthur Turner takes aim with his shotgun at the National Shooting Ground in Wagga yesterday. Picture: Michael Frogley
DAILY ADVERTISER: Wagga marksman Arthur Turner takes aim with his shotgun at the National Shooting Ground in Wagga yesterday. Picture: Michael Frogley
DAILY ADVERTISER: Jumping for joy at the start of the water polo season are (from left) Gabby Byrnes,16, Thom Whiting, 13, Liv Shaw, 14, Gabe Shaw, 11, James Whiting, 12 and Liz Shaw, 16. Picture: Alastair Brook
DAILY ADVERTISER: Jumping for joy at the start of the water polo season are (from left) Gabby Byrnes,16, Thom Whiting, 13, Liv Shaw, 14, Gabe Shaw, 11, James Whiting, 12 and Liz Shaw, 16. Picture: Alastair Brook
DAILY ADVERTISER: Kildare Catholic College students Honor Grimson, Olivia Curry, James Leahy and Georgia Fuller getting in some last minute study before the HSC. Picture: Addison Hamilton
DAILY ADVERTISER: Kildare Catholic College students Honor Grimson, Olivia Curry, James Leahy and Georgia Fuller getting in some last minute study before the HSC. Picture: Addison Hamilton
MURRAY VALLEY STANDARD: Rose Ampt, Helen Varcoe, Virginia Ross, Jen Marsh and Rebecca Butcher get ready to take part in the Murray Bridge Gold Cup fashion on Wednesday.
MURRAY VALLEY STANDARD: Rose Ampt, Helen Varcoe, Virginia Ross, Jen Marsh and Rebecca Butcher get ready to take part in the Murray Bridge Gold Cup fashion on Wednesday.
NEWCASTLE HERALD: Exhausted firefighters take a rest while fire burns beside them in Cragan Bay Road, Nords Wharf. Photo by PHIL HEARNE
NEWCASTLE HERALD: Exhausted firefighters take a rest while fire burns beside them in Cragan Bay Road, Nords Wharf. Photo by PHIL HEARNE
NEWCASTLE HERALD: Scenes from the fires at Catherine Hill Bay and Chain Valley Bay on Friday. Photo by James Brickwood
NEWCASTLE HERALD: Scenes from the fires at Catherine Hill Bay and Chain Valley Bay on Friday. Photo by James Brickwood
NEWCASTLE HERALD: Scenes from the fires at Catherine Hill Bay and Chain Valley Bay on Friday. Photo by James Brickwood
NEWCASTLE HERALD: Scenes from the fires at Catherine Hill Bay and Chain Valley Bay on Friday. Photo by James Brickwood
NEWCASTLE HERALD: A scene at Ricardson Road Raymond Terrace on Friday. Photo by Phil Hearne
NEWCASTLE HERALD: A scene at Ricardson Road Raymond Terrace on Friday. Photo by Phil Hearne
NEWCASTLE HERALD: Scenes from the fires at Catherine Hill Bay and Chain Valley Bay on Friday. Photo by James Brickwood
NEWCASTLE HERALD: Scenes from the fires at Catherine Hill Bay and Chain Valley Bay on Friday. Photo by James Brickwood
COLLIE MAIL: Competitors take off from Minninup Pool at the start of the Collie Adventure Race on Saturday.
COLLIE MAIL: Competitors take off from Minninup Pool at the start of the Collie Adventure Race on Saturday.
NEWCASTLE HERALD: Scenes from the fires at Catherine Hill Bay and Chain Valley Bay on Friday. Photo by James Brickwood
NEWCASTLE HERALD: Scenes from the fires at Catherine Hill Bay and Chain Valley Bay on Friday. Photo by James Brickwood
NEWCASTLE HERALD: Michelle Byrne, whose home dog grooming business burnt down along with the family's shed on Cabbage Tree Road, Williamtown. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
NEWCASTLE HERALD: Michelle Byrne, whose home dog grooming business burnt down along with the family's shed on Cabbage Tree Road, Williamtown. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
THE EXAMINER: Picture: Phillip Biggs
THE EXAMINER: Picture: Phillip Biggs
THE EXAMINER: Picture: Phillip Biggs
THE EXAMINER: Picture: Phillip Biggs
PORT LINCOLN TIMES: US producer and presenter Colin West and Clare Valley winemaker Tom Barry enjoyed a great white with the great whites off Port Lincoln. Picture: Rubert Critchley.
PORT LINCOLN TIMES: US producer and presenter Colin West and Clare Valley winemaker Tom Barry enjoyed a great white with the great whites off Port Lincoln. Picture: Rubert Critchley.
PORT MACQUARIE NEWS: PMSLSC Nippers
PORT MACQUARIE NEWS: PMSLSC Nippers
PORT MACQUARIE NEWS: PMSLSC Nippers
PORT MACQUARIE NEWS: PMSLSC Nippers
THE COURIER: Liana Skewes promoting a new Courier competition trying to get people posting their favourite photos of Ballarat on Instagram. PHOTO: KATE HEALY
THE COURIER: Liana Skewes promoting a new Courier competition trying to get people posting their favourite photos of Ballarat on Instagram. PHOTO: KATE HEALY
PORT MACQUARIE NEWS: All the glitz and glamour of the Carlton Mid Port Macquarie Cup.
PORT MACQUARIE NEWS: All the glitz and glamour of the Carlton Mid Port Macquarie Cup.
SOUTHERN HIGHLAND NEWS: Bush fires threaten properties across the region at Balmoral/Yanderra and Bargo.
SOUTHERN HIGHLAND NEWS: Bush fires threaten properties across the region at Balmoral/Yanderra and Bargo.
VICTOR HARBOR TIMES: Liam and Rhiana Brookes of Blackwood at the Port Elliot Show.
VICTOR HARBOR TIMES: Liam and Rhiana Brookes of Blackwood at the Port Elliot Show.

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