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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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Charlie Brooks during his first professional ironman race. Pic: HarvPix

Surf ironman Charlie Brooks’ ‘very cool’ debut

It was a baptism of fire – and water – young ironman Charlie Brooks is happy is to have behind him but has taught him a number of crucial lessons.

Hills Shire

‘He was on my shoulder’: Teen honours water skier

Before teenager Blake Tickell died after a water ski crash in 2017 he had a dream he shared with a close mate. Now she has done something very special for them both.

Local

Former Rugby 7s player Ed Jenkins. Ed will do the Blackmores Fun Run in a few weeks. Picture: Dylan Robinson

Rugby gun’s weird plan for success in new sport

He’s the former Australian captain and Olympian with a strange secret and an unusual plan for a race this weekend.

Central Coast

Jemma Smith, left, Lana Rogers, centre and Courtney Hancock, right, on the Coolangatta Gold podium

Jemma Smith’s painful day out

Jemma Smith has had a lot of success this season. So why is she still happy with a result off the podium in round two of the Nutri-Grain ironwoman series?

Mosman

Famous sailor finds racing legs on land

He’s braved some of the most dangerous and horrendous conditions imaginable. But his next sporting challenge has Phil Harmer a little worried.

North Shore

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 17: Ellyse Perry of the Sixers looks on during the Women's Big Bash League match between the Sydney Sixers and the Melbourne Renegades at Drummoyne Oval on November 17, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

NSW Champions of Sport Award winners

Athletes from a wide range of sports have snared the awards at the NSW Champions of Sport gala night.

Blacktown

Noah Pagden from the Central Coast, has been snapped up by the Western Sydney Wanderers. Picture:Peter Clark

Young Socceroo in good company at Wanderers

Young Socceroo Noah Pagden is in good – and close – company at the Western Sydney Wanderers.

Manly

Lizzie Welborn on her way to a podium finish in the ironwoman at Burleigh. Pic: HarvPix.

Seachange working for ironwoman Lizzie Welborn

One was “over the moon’’ but another Sydney surf star says there is more work to be done ahead of the NSW round of the Nutri-Grain ironwoman and ironman series.

Central Coast

Macy Callaghan (AUS) Runner Up of the Roxy Pro France 2018

Surfer Macy Callaghan’s close call

It was such a close call this young surfer is worried she may have grown a grey hair or two – at just 19.

Manly

Holly Wawn at the 2019 Port Stephens Toyota Pro pres. by Sisstrevolution

Holly Wawn in fine form at surfing finale

It was a year surfer Holly Wawn would rather forget but at least it ended on a high note.

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