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Three Rivers Machinery Case IH Macquarie Picnic Race Day STYLISH winter wool and felt fashions, and a night of dining and dancing to one of Australia’s most prolific performers will be additions to the Three Rivers Machinery Case IH Macquarie Picnic Race Day when it returns to the track for the first time since 2019 – with a new winter date. The iconic event with its strong, six race program, has been a fi rm favourite on the racing calendar since the 1880s, and is set to swap December’s blistering heat for Trangie’s milder July weather in 2023. The change of date also supports the small but mighty race day committee to give their all to the much-loved event that has long put Trangie on the map. “The committee is primarily farmers, so December is a really busy time, but this way we’re able to really put on a fantastic event and put our everything into the lead-up,” committee president Cameron Ferguson said. “It’s a huge undertaking and everyone works really hard but we’re hugely excited about its return this year and we’ve got some amazing supporters and events happening.” Typically held in the December school holidays, the Macquarie Picnics Race Day, in conjunction with major sponsor Three Rivers Machinery supported by Case IH for the seventh year, will now run this Saturday at Trangie. Continued page 3
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Local hero! Skye’s the limit, winning Para-Sports Athlete of the Year prize By GINNI BROWN NARROMINE’S very-own Skye Morrissey has been awarded the prestigious Para-Sports Athlete of the Year award for her incredible swimming performance in the 2022/23 season. Her personal triumph was announced at the Western Region Academy of Sport (WRAS) Presentation Night held in Bathurst last Saturday. Also attending were a number of athletes, coaches, and supporters, from the whole Academy region, which covers a massive area of the country NSW. Skye’s highly-prestigious award followed her fi ne results after competing at the national level of the Australian Age Championships on the Gold Coast in April this year. This was a huge, threeday meet involving the best swimmers in the nation. Loving competitive swimming, Skye also represented the Macquarie Yabbies at carnivals across the region over the summer; and also competed for Narromine at the Combined High School Championships. Local swim coach (and proud Mum), Krista Morrissey, said that the “Athlete of the Year” gong, was a fitting reward for the young competitor’s commitment to her craft. “Skye’s dedication to her training and performance efforts, are mind-blowing,” Krista said. “She trains all year-round, and just loves being in the pool,” she added. With hearty congratulations to Skye; local pool fans, look forward to watching her race in the next swimming season!
Narromine’s veryown local hero; Skye Morrissey has been awarded the prestigious Para-Sports Athlete of the Year award, for her incredible swimming performance during the 2022/23 season. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.
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