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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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The Newcastle News

Giants Netball defenders from left Matilda McDonell, Sam Poolman, Kristiana Manu'a and Teigan Oâ€™Shannassy during a photo shoot on Cockatoo Island. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Sam Poolman makes Giant commitment

Netballer Sam Poolman is fired-up for Giant Super Netball season in 2020 as the final team signings are revealed. See the full squad.

Blacktown

Suleyman Bangura after recieving his award. PIc: Football NSW

Blacktown City striker wins award

Suleyman Bangura gives up a lot to play the game he loves. But now he’s reaped a big reward at the 2019 Premier Leagues Awards. WINNERS LIST.

New Paige in history for Swifts netballer

More than a decade ago a young netball fan made a promise to herself. That fan was netball star Paige Hadley and that vow has just come true.

Blacktown

After a string of injuries Gabriel Swan-Mclean is heading to the world championships..

Gymnast breaks into world title team

Gymnast Gabriel Swan-McLean has a nickname he would dearly like to shake off with a big performance at the upcoming world championships.

Hills Shire

Lynette Mallison doing the Blackmores Sydney running festival.

Sydney Harbour Bridge between past, present

Almost a century ago Lynette Mallison’s great grandfather helped build the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Now she remembers him by running over it.

Inner West

Jono Cook of the Sydney Thunder bowls a delivery during the Big Bash League (BBL) match between the Sydney Thunder and the Brisbane Heat at Spotless Stadium in Sydney, Tuesday, January 8, 2019. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

No holiday for cricketer in Big Bash League

Most holidays involve a pool, ski slopes, European trails or even just a chill out at the home of a friend or relative. But Jono Cook does something quite unusual with his time off work.

Local

Nic Beveridge was a late starter in the sport of triathlon.

Accidental triathlete on fast track to Tokyo

Nic Beveridge never wanted to be an athlete but now he is on a quest to compete in Tokyo next year thanks to a TV show about someone he had never met, living on the side of the world.

Wentworth Courier