Ronald Swan, Kaleb and Keiera Johnson celebrate NAIDOC Week. Photo:The Moree Champion.

Kelinyaar Munro celebrating NAIDOC Week. Photo:The Moree Champion.

TA DA! From left, sculptor Kate French with Reg Lindsay’s daughters Joanne, Sandra and Dianne with Reg’s bust in Bicentennial Park. Photo: Gareth Gardner 070713GGE16

Charlotte Mavris riding Remi Wyntermere over a water jump during the cross country at the Tamworth two-day event. Photo: Gareth Gardner 070713GGB06

Scarey time: Sharyn Rhodes, Lesley Ball and Julie Watt work on scarecrows for the upcoming Deepwater festival.

Foster Carer Jo Schutz. Photo:The Inverell Times.

Saint Lenny part owner, Geoff Hunt, with jockey Ricky Blewitt after winning the Wean Cup on Saturday. Photo: Sam Woods, Namoi Valley Independent.

Marlie Thomas sporting the colours of NAIDOC Week at Wolseley Park on Sunday. Photo: Marie Hobson, Namoi Valley Independent.

NAIDOC Week celebrations. PICTURED at the Cumbo Gunerah (Red Kangaroo) memorial in Abbott Street after the run from Breeza are Jack Mills, Tony Griffiths Junior, Ivan Smith, David Golsby, Samuel Griffiths and Joey Golsby. Photo: Marie Hobson, Namoi Valley Independent.

Fletcher Wilby (3) of Gunnedah was most impressed with the children's train rides at Wean. Photo: Ashley Gardner, Namoi Valley Independent.

Organic farmer Glenn Morris is a finalist in the delicious magazine's 2013 produce awards. Photo: The Inverell Times.

Members of the local Aboriginal community staged a two-day protest at Boggabri, claiming Whitehaven Coal has failed to consult and conduct rigorous cultural heritage surveys at the proposed Maules Creek mine site. Photo: Lucy Donoghue, Namoi Valley Independent.

Alfred Priestley conducts a smoking ceremony at the Moree Plains Gallery for a dedication ceremony remembering Kamilaroi wood carving artist Lawrence Leslie. Photo:The Moree Champion.

Rens Gill at the opening of the 'Big Boys Toys' Eamon O'Toole exhibition at the Moree Plains Gallery. Photo:The Moree Champion.

Rob Southwell, of Narrabri was seen sporting the best male hat at the Wean racetrack on Saturday. Photo: Ashley Gardner, Namoi Valley Independent.

Zachary Baker-Barlow. Photo:The Moree Champion.

Fashions on the field (25 years and under) winner, Shannon Small, of Gunnedah impressed the judges in her showstopping number. Photo: Ashley Gardner, Namoi Valley Independent.

Bill William Pitt. Photo:The Moree Champion.

Lots of surprises: The Examiner's Lisa Reed and cookbook winner Cecily Tarrant of The Super Strawberry discover lots of local content in My Grandmoster's Favourite Recipies.

Close family: Dad Scott Muggleton and mum Alli Duck with (from left) Buckley, Jessika, baby Ruby and Dakotah, who all celebrate birthdays this week.