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Amanda Lulham loves all things on and in the water from sailing surfing and kayaking to canoeing, ironman, triathlon and diving as well as, netball, basketball, rugby and sport in general – and the people who play it at the highest level. She is a group sports reporter for NewsLocal and CODE Sports.

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Manly

Harry Van der Saag in training. Pic: Supplied.

Harry’s A-game earns Aussie call-up

He was excited when promoted to Sydney FC’s A-League squad. But now Harry Van der Saag is in China and over the moon about where his football is taking him.

Illawarra Star

Thunder 06 crew competing in the opening round of the Ocean Thunder Series at Dee Why Beach. Pic credit: HarvPix.

Illawarra crew dominate Ocean Thunder opener

It was a bit of a drive but the effort was worth it for these Illawarra teams in the opening round of the Ocean Thunder surfboat series.

Schools out but Sydney FC teen knuckling down

Her schoolmates are out celebrating the end of their exams but this teenager is knuckling down as she prepares for the start of the 2019/20 W-League.

Local Sport

2019 SUNCORP SUPER NETBALL: Grand Final Sunshine Coast Lightning vs NSW Swifts. September 15, 2019. Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, NSW, Australia. Photo: Narelle Spangher, Netball NSW

Briony Akle swift to reach coaching heights

Briony Akle has already overcome the odds to lead the NSW Swifts to a maiden Super Netball title. Now she has another challenge ahead.

Parramatta

Masters cyclist Geoff Stoker. Pic: Larry Hickmott.

Parramatta rider a master of cycling

For some reason, time is not slowing cyclist Geoff Stoker. In fact, the reverse is true.

Hornsby

Diver Kennedy Cooper in action. Pic: Supplied.

Teenager has head for heights, talent for success

Schoolgirl Kennedy Cooper spends hours each week perfecting her skills as she dives into her chosen sport.

Local Sport

(L-R) Sydney Sixers Lauren Smith, Lulu Butler and Iris Arnold from the Concord briars and Nida Dar from Sydney Thunder pictured at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney. 7th November, 2019. The Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder will go head-to-head in next week's WBBL Sydney derby at Drummoyne Oval.Picture by Damian Shaw

Lady Boom Boom ready to rock at Drummoyne Oval

History-making Nida Dar ready to make her mark for Sydney Thunder at Drummoyne Oval this weekend.

Manly

Collaroy Men's crew competing in the opening round of the Ocean Thunder Series at Dee Why Beach. Pic credit: HarvPix.

Fire road closures thwart crews Ocean Thunder mission

Northern beaches crews in the men’s racing missed out on the major honours in the Ocean Thunder series but at least they made it to the event.

Central Coast athletes, volunteer honoured

Central Coast athletes and volunteers have won a slew of honours at the Australian Surf Life Saving and Paddle Australia awards nights.

Manly

Georgia Miller won the female Ocean M race at the International Surf Rescue Challenge. Picture credit: Surf Life Saving Australia.

Top awards for beaches athletes, volunteer

Just add water and northern beaches athletes and volunteers tend to shine. A trio were rewarded for their efforts with major awards on the weekend.

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