As 2013 comes to an end Stawell Times-News photographer Kerri Kingston has chosen just a few of her favourite photos from the many she has taken throughout the year.

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Kerri has captured some great moments including the winner of this year's Stawell Gift Andrew Robinson, the birth of the first baby under Stawell Regional Health's new maternity model and spectacular views of the region's surrounds.

Take a journey through the year in pictures with our interactive photo gallery.

STAWELL 2013: YEAR IN PICTURES

Tasmanian sprinter Andrew Robinson wins the 132nd Australia Post Stawell Gift in a thrilling finish at Central Park on April 1st. Pictures: KERRI KINGSTON

Asafa Powell was a huge draw crowd at this year's Australia Post Stawell Gift.

Away from the track fashions are always a big attraction at Central Park on Easter Saturday. (L-R) Lauren Iseppi, Todd Matthews and Casey Walker.

William, born on March 25 was the first child for Charles and Jacqui and the first child to be born under Stawell Regional Health's new maternity model of care at Stawell Hospital. The happy parents are pictured with midwife Thomas Bown.

Brothers Hugh and Jim Stewart watch on as the formal part of the Stawell Anzac Day commemoration takes place.

Stan Jones, a prisoner of war for four years mostly in Poland, was among returned service men and women at the Stawell service.

Basil Bibby reflected on his memories of being a part of the 1949 Navarre Football Club premiership team after the Grasshoppers were victorious in 2013.

Scottish born couple James (pictured) and Yvonne Livingstone had a great story to tell when they moved from the city to Stawell in September.

June and Bill Carlyon were just a couple of entrants in the Great Western Dance Club's annual weekend of dancing.

A phenomenon that to this day has left Stawell residents puzzled: Who are the people knitting objects and leaving them around the town? The amazing and uplifting creations were incredibly popular when posted on Facebook.

Just another of the 'Yarn bombing' creations that brought smiles to the faces of many locals.

Water security at Lake Lonsdale continues to be an issue that concerns the community.

The remarkable recovery of Nathan Woolley who was kicked in the head by a horse almost seven years ago warmed hearts.

Early Learning Centre held an Easter fundraiser for cancer sufferer Sienna (left). Children dressed in Pink and blue. Sienna is pictured with her friend Reana.

Capturing a view that could well be lost next year as the Environment Effects Statement (EES) continues into the proposed Big Hill Enhanced Development Project.