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The Dunedoo Paralympian making a splash in Manly

News Jack Kelly -
Ever heard of Boccia? Well, meet Paralympian Jamieson ‘Jam’ Leeson. She just brought home a silver medal for it from the 2024 Paris Paralympics and was the first woman in history to do so. “Being a Paralympian, it shows that people with disabilities can play sports, and I'm very passionate...
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Manly’s George Pittar makes World Championship Tour

Ian Freestone -
North Steyne Boardrider, 21 year old, George Pittar, has just achieved a lifelong dream to compete on the World Championship (Dream) Tour (WCT) for 2025. With only 10 spots up...
Gymnastics

Brooky gymnasts bounce back after blaze

Alec Smart -
A disastrous fire in July 2023 destroyed the specialised facility that housed the Academy of Acrobatics and Gymnastics International (AAGI) in Brookvale. Having somersaulted that major hurdle, they’ve catapulted back...
Basketball

On a roll! Manly wheelchair basketballers join national competition

Alec Smart -
The Manly Wheel Eagles wheelchair basketball team have been accepted into the 2024 season of the elite Australian National Wheelchair Basketball League (NWBL). This is a phenomenal achievement considering...
AFL

Double celebration for local AFL legend, Harry Marston

Dave Keogh -
Harry and Peg Marston recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. The couple, from Beacon Hill, married when they were both 22 years old. They’re now 97 years young. Peg’s doing...

What in the worm? Meet the furtive fish-loving critters living under your toes

South Curl Curl Café open to new offers

Manly Health and Wellness day returns a second year

Manly teenager representing Australia at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games

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