Photographer Brendan McCarthy selects his favourite pictures of 2013...
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At Mt Alexander Golf ClubMeg Wayth 96 and Club President John Carter at the afternoon tea held in Meg's honour Picture: Brendan McCarthy
Ken Scott thanks Garfield the cat for alerting him to a potentially dangerous gas leak Picture: Brendan McCarthy
At CMS Danceworx, Gemma Chisholm (ctr) gets some instruction from Sarah Seery (lhs) and student teacher Kathryn Gray Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY
Remembrance Day in Bendigo
Veteran John McKenzie-McHarg pays his respects. Photo: Brendan McCarthy
Opening of Get Together exhibition at Phyllis Palmer Gallery, LaTrobe University. Jill Hennessy MP addresses the guests. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY
During preparations for the Bendigo Show CWA Judge June Milgate and Cooking Steward Jan Doyle judging the fruitcake category. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY
Medieval swordcraft enthusiast Max Weber pauses before stepping out into a swordfight re-enactment. Picture: Brendan McCarthy
Medival swordcraft entusiast Max Weber at Shadforth Park left). Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY
Festival of Cultures closing concert at the Capital TheatreChalanka Athalge and Monica Singh in thewings before going on stage to perform Sri Lankan Devil Dancing and traditional Indian Odissi dancing. Picture: Brendan McCarthy
Simon Basha with son George at the St Killian's Fair. Picture: Brendan McCarthy
BNFL Grand Final. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY
The view from a light plain at 1000ft gives a clear view of rain squalls heading towards Bendigo. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY
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Inflating the balloon for a 'tether'(static display) @ Weeroona Oval 160713Ronald Kentchecks ropes and lines as the main envelope inflates. Photo: Brendan McCarthy
Lynn Savery from Melbourne admires some of the work by Stanley J. Ellis in the Masters of Metal exhibition at Buda in Castlemaine. Picture: Brendan McCarthy
Looking over the merchandise at a fund raising sale of "pre-loved" clothing.
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Michael and Peggy Nightingale from Heathcote @ Bendigo Health before Peggy moved to her new nursing home. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY
International expert on adolescent health, Dr Marc Brackett Ph.D. speaking @ Girton Grammar School. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY
Owner Nev Jenkins breathed a sigh of relief on being re-united with his pet camel who escaped during a rainstorm in Bendigo. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY
Mum Karina Pickrill introduces Abigail 4, a cancer patient, to her new Pony, Hope, a gift from the local community. Photo: Brendan McCarthy
Mike CowardCo ordinator of the Mortimore Prize exhibition @ Dudley House.
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Autumn colours near Castlemaine.
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Ray Fowler, Terry McBride and John Strauss in the British Bike Expo at Newstead. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY
Three retired harness racers now enjoying life at a more leisurely pace in Bendigo.
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Lacrosse player Brett Ruiz of Bendigo Warhawks
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Piper Alby Dole of Bendigo Highland Pipe Band.
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WRES President Neil Morgan with Schnippy.
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Grain train derailment at O'Tooles Rd level crossing south of Pyramid Hill
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On the early morning train from Bendigo to Melbourne.
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Photographer's Choice: Brendan McCarthy
Photographer's Choice: Brendan McCarthy
Start of the ALP election campaign from Trades Hall, Bendigo. Amidst the swirl of activity before a mailbox drop, Colin Cleary amember since 1972 takes it all quite calmly.
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ALP / Lisa Chesters campaign launch at Bendigo Trades Hall 270713Candidate Lisa Chesters steps onto stage to speak.
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ALP / Lisa Chesters campaign launch at Bendigo Trades Hall. Candidate Lisa Chesters speaks to the gathering. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY
ALP / Lisa Chesters campaign launch at Bendigo Trades Hal. Candidate Lisa Chesters meets and greets supporters.
Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY
In Bendigo for Victorian State Conference of KAP, Bob Katter speaks to the local press.
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"Ian"in his home, fearing he might have to re-locate due to increasing levels of local crime.
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Karen New Year celebrations at St Andrews HallPlay Kaw and Hser Nay Kaw amongst the crowd watching the entertainment.
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Anna Purtill of the Diving Squad at Bendigo Aquatic Centre.
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CFA crews attend a farm fire in Reads Lane near ElmoreJohn Clark of Rochester Brigade takes takes a breather after the fire was declared contained. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY
Cooling off during the summer heat at Bendigo Aquatic Centre.
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Artist Suzie O'Shea in her View St studio
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Leon Verberne of Glenlyon and friends during a quiet moment at Castlemaine Farmers Market. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY
Mary-Anne Thorn and Bodie from North Melbourne at Castlemaine Farmers Market. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY
Tilly takes Basil for a walk.
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Knuckles and Rod, Kangaroo Flat.
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Albert Freeman with his dog Bidge (on Albert's motorised wheelchair) take in the view at Elmore Field Days.
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Walking the dogs in Castlemaine. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY
Library technician Jenn Needham and Roxy, the labradoodle who, since losing her brother, has become an unofficial library assistant. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY
Razzle and Danielle visiting the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion.
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Hank, the athlete's dog.
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Satchmo, the stallholders dog shelters from the heat at Maldon Market.
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A worried looking dog.
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Graham Salisbury with his old mate Subzero.
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Winter on the road to Inglewood.
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Walking the dog, near Bridgewater.
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Media interviewing the opposition leader.
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Bruce and Bonnie watching a parade in Maldon.
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The coach and the player.
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Debra and DJ at the Bendigo and Eaglehawk Dog Show.
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At the lawn bowls tournament.
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Kayak medal winner Rebecca Mann.
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April wanting to come inside.
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Winner of a Churchill Fellowship for butterfly research and conservation, Julie Whitfield.
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Bendigo Bank seen through an autumn rainstorm.
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Health Minister David Davis at Bendigo Hospital.
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Keith and Virginia McShanag celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary at the Castlemaine Show ferris wheel where they first met.
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