Geelong morning briefing

Socceroos advance; local Torquay athletes shine at Muay Thai

Good morning, Geelong. Partly cloudy and 9 degrees - a Friday to settle in with some coffee and good news.

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9C, Partly cloudy

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Spain lead 1-0 over Austria as Portugal prepare for Croatia; Switzerland to meet Algeria as Round of 32 knockout phases continue
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 knockout phases continue with Spain leading Austria 1-0, Portugal facing Croatia, and Switzerland preparing to meet Algeria.
theage.com.au
Torquay trio fight with heart
Three Torquay athletes have represented Australia with distinction at the WBC Amazing Muay Thai World Festival in Bangkok, as Australia heads into the final day with 26 athletes competing.
timesnewsgroup.com.au
Three-day sourdough process behind Bellarine bakery’s cult loaves
A Bellarine bakery is producing sought-after sourdough loaves through a three-day process, with owner Miriam Donnarumma now making upwards of 400 loaves a week from her perfected family recipe.
timesnewsgroup.com.au
A day for the community: what to expect at Nyaal Banyul’s open day
Nyaal Banyul is hosting a community open day on Saturday 11 July from 10am-4pm on the waterfront with entertainment, activities and celebrations for Geelong families.
timesnewsgroup.com.au

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative NAIDOC Ball 2026 (Geelong)
Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, Geelong · 2026-07-03T14:00:00+00:00
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative NAIDOC Ball 2026 (Geelong)
Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, Geelong · 2026-07-04T00:00:00+00:00
Rhythms of Africa
The Lounge International Students Centre, Geelong · 2026-07-05T14:00:00+00:00
Rhythms of Africa
The Lounge International Students Centre, Geelong · 2026-07-06T00:00:00+00:00
Big Seaweed Search: A practical guide to identifying and surveying seaweed
2026-07-06T00:00:00+00:00
Minimally Invasive (Keyhole) Bunion Surgery - Patient Information Event
2026-07-06T00:00:00+00:00