Coutas building, RGYC silver in Italy, Saint Joe's teen's finals debut

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1. RGYC cadets strike silver and bronze in Italy

   A quartet of Royal Geelong Yacht Club sailors claimed two podium finishes at the Cadet World Championships in Italy. In extreme conditions at Lake Garda, Will Garner and Jack O'Brien finished second in the two-person cadet class, while Jack Benyan also placed.

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2. Aquilina finds his spark ahead of first senior finals campaign

   St Joseph's teenager Rilley Aquilina has turned a difficult start to 2026 into a rewarding first season of senior football ahead of a do-or-die elimination final against Bell Park this weekend. He played as a top-ager for the Geelong Falcons.

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3. The Coutas keep building ahead of September showdown

   BFNL player Ariana Luamanu says she was losing her love for netball after years of injuries and bad luck, but a change of scenery has helped her rediscover her best. She is part of The Coutas' build-up ahead of their September showdown.

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4. Debut one-woman cabaret performs to sold-out crowd in Torquay

   Torquay performer Gillian Mulholland's debut one-woman cabaret, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, sold out within weeks of being announced at Archers Torquay. Classic songs were given new life in the well-received first performance.

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5. How a physio used AI to train for Surf Coast Century

   Grovedale physiotherapist Leon Green has used artificial intelligence to design his training program for the 50km Surf Coast Century race this September. The runner has put his trust entirely in technology to prepare.

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