Here is a selection of photographs from across regional Australia capturing people and communities as they celebrate the Easter long weekend.
WODONGA: At just a week old, little Georgia Hall is the sweetest of Easter gifts for new parents Emily and Stuart. Georgia was born last Sunday at 1.15am at Wodonga hospital, where Emily works as a midwife. Photo: Kylie Esler/The Border Mail.
DUBBO: This Easter long weekend is gearing up to be a mouthful, with a whopping amount of hot cross buns and easter eggs expected to be consumed by Dubbo residents. Earlyrise Baking Company expects to make “tens of thousands” of hot cross buns in the days leading up to Easter, including Easter Saturday and Sunday.
WELLINGTON: The Easter Fun Day was a chance for family groups to learn about the health services available for children in the community. Communities for Children co-ordinator Maree Thomas said a number of service providers were there helping with everything from road safety to early diagnosis support for children with disability.
ORANGE: Sonja and Julia Loecker are pretty in pink at Robertson Park on Sunday as families gathered for the Easter Family Festival. Photo: Jude Keogh/Central Western Daily.
ORANGE: Tanayah Kelly holding on at Robertson Park on Sunday as families gathered for the Easter Family Festival. Photo: Jude Keogh/Central Western Daily.
BATHURST: There were brightly coloured hats with bunny ears, easter eggs and the odd chicken or two, as well as plenty of smiles at the Easter Hat Parade at Bathurst Public School. Photo: Chris Seabrook/Western Advocate.
BATHURST: There were brightly coloured hats with bunny ears, Easter eggs and the odd chicken or two, as well as plenty of smiles at the Easter Hat Parade at Scallywags Child Care Centre. Photo: Zenio Lapka/Western Advocate.
BATHURST: There were brightly coloured hats with bunny ears, Easter eggs and the odd chicken or two, as well as plenty of smiles at the Easter Hat Parade at Scallywags Child Care Centre. Photo: Zenio Lapka/Western Advocate.
BATHURST: There were brightly coloured hats with bunny ears, easter eggs and the odd chicken or two, as well as plenty of smiles at the Easter Hat Parade at South Bathurst Public School. Photo: Chris Seabrook/Western Advocate.
DUBBO: Siblings Will, Tom and Katie McCullough with their Easter butterfly artworks. Photo: Louise Donges/The Daily Liberal.
DUBBO: Matthew Paterson, Halle and Millie Sutcliffe and Aaliyah Hargraves. Photo: Louise Donges/The Daily Liberal.
WOOLONGONG: Bishop Peter Ingham leads the service of the Stations of the Cross at Saint Francis Xaviers. Photo: Adam McLean/Illawarra Mercury.
KIAMA: Joshua at the Easter Fun Day at Kiama. Photo: Greg Totman/Illawarra Mercury.
KIAMA: Charlotte and Shayleigh at the Easter Fun Day at Kiama. Photo: Greg Totman/Illawarra Mercury.
CORRIMAL: Corrimal East Public School celebrates the coming Easter break. Photo: Greg Totman/Illawarra Mercury.
CORRIMAL: Isaac celebrates the coming Easter break. Photo: Greg Totman/Illawarra Mercury.
WAGGA WAGGA: Crowds show their faith during Good Friday at St Michael's Cathedral. Photo: Kieren L Tilly/The Daily Advertiser.
WAGGA WAGGA: Ellena Learmont, 5, and Mallek Timbery, 10, at the Tolland Public School Easter hat parade. Photo: Kieren L Tilly/The Daily Advertiser.
WAGGA WAGGA: Tyra Lawrence, Kaelin Lyons and Zane Manns, all 7, at the Ashmont Public School Easter hat parade. Photo: Kieren L Tilly/The Daily Advertiser.
WAGGA WAGGA: Nikita Lauer at the Hay Public School Easter hat parade. Photo: Anna Lauer Photography/The Daily Advertiser.
ORANGE: Michaela Chown with long legs at Robertson Park on Sunday as families gathered for the Easter Family Festival. Photo: Jude Keogh/Central Western Daily.
