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Aussie Qualifier Inglis Reaches Australian Open Round of 16
SportsJan 24

Aussie Qualifier Inglis Reaches Australian Open Round of 16

Maddison Inglis just became the last Australian hope standing at her home Grand Slam. The 28-year-old qualifier advanced to the round of 16 after Naomi Osaka withdrew with an abdominal injury.

SBS Australia2 min read
Qualifier Inglis Reaches Australian Open Round of 16
SportsJan 25

Qualifier Inglis Reaches Australian Open Round of 16

Maddison Inglis barely scraped into the Australian Open through qualifying. Now the 168th-ranked player has reached a Grand Slam's fourth round for the first time in her career.

BBC Sport2 min read
Qualifier Inglis Reaches Australian Open Round 16
SportsJan 25

Qualifier Inglis Reaches Australian Open Round 16

A tennis player ranked 168th in the world who barely qualified for the Australian Open has made it to the tournament's fourth round for the first time in her career. Maddison Inglis will face six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek with a life-changing payday already secured.

BBC Sport2 min read
Tennis Star Wins $555K, Splurges on $300 Toaster
Daily MixJan 27

Tennis Star Wins $555K, Splurges on $300 Toaster

Australian wildcard Maddison Inglis earned half a million dollars at the Australian Open, and her dream purchase is a kitchen toaster. Her down-to-earth celebration is winning hearts everywhere.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Aussie Qualifier Saves Match Points to Reach Open Round 3
SportsJan 22

Aussie Qualifier Saves Match Points to Reach Open Round 3

Australian wildcard Maddison Inglis collapsed to the court in tears after winning an epic 3-hour battle at the Australian Open, becoming the last Aussie standing in the women's draw. The 168th-ranked player saved match points and conquered her nerves in a nail-biting final tiebreak.

ABC Australia2 min read
Aussie Tennis Player Wins $480K After Career-Best Run
SportsJan 26

Aussie Tennis Player Wins $480K After Career-Best Run

Maddison Inglis just earned nearly half a million dollars and her best-ever tennis ranking after an incredible run at the Australian Open. The 28-year-old went from doubting she'd make it past the first round to playing on center court against a world champion.

ABC Australia2 min read
Australia Wins Women's Rugby Sevens World Championship
SportsJun 7

Australia Wins Women's Rugby Sevens World Championship

Australia's women's rugby sevens team claimed the world championship title in Bordeaux, France, defeating New Zealand 26-19 in a thrilling final. Star player Maddison Levi battled through a knee injury to score two crucial tries and secure the nation's third world title in five years.

ABC Australia2 min read
Levi Sisters Choose Olympic Gold Dream Over NRLW Deal
SportsJan 27

Levi Sisters Choose Olympic Gold Dream Over NRLW Deal

Rugby sevens stars Maddison and Teagan Levi turned down lucrative offers from Australian rugby league clubs to chase redemption at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. After a heartbreaking fourth-place finish in Paris, the sisters are betting on themselves one more time.

ABC Australia3 min read
Danish Scientist Discovered Earth's Solid Core at Age 48
Global NewsApr 4

Danish Scientist Discovered Earth's Solid Core at Age 48

Inge Lehmann overcame a mental health crisis in her youth to revolutionize our understanding of Earth's interior. Her 1936 discovery of the planet's solid inner core proved that setbacks don't define your potential.

Scientific American3 min read
Australia Wins Rugby Sevens Title With Injured Star's Heroics
SportsJun 8

Australia Wins Rugby Sevens Title With Injured Star's Heroics

Playing through a knee injury, Maddison Levi scored twice to lead Australia's women's rugby sevens team to a world championship victory over New Zealand in Bordeaux. The win capped an incredible season where Australia claimed two of three tournaments to secure their third world title in five years.

Google: rugby world cup2 min read
Woman Fights Bank for 18 Months, Wins Back $48,000
Community HeroesMar 11

Woman Fights Bank for 18 Months, Wins Back $48,000

After a scammer drained her life savings while she traveled abroad, Claudia Lee refused to give up until her bank admitted fault. Her victory could help protect countless others from similar losses.

ABC Australia3 min read
Iga Swiatek Rallies to Reach Australian Open Round of 16
SportsJan 24

Iga Swiatek Rallies to Reach Australian Open Round of 16

Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek survived a dramatic three-set battle to advance at the Australian Open, showing the resilience that's made her a six-time Grand Slam champion. The 24-year-old overcame both a tough opponent and medical challenges to keep her Melbourne title dreams alive.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Ghana Power Plant Reaches 123MW, Full 205MW by April
InnovationFeb 5

Ghana Power Plant Reaches 123MW, Full 205MW by April

Ghana's new Aksa power plant in Kumasi is already feeding 123 megawatts into the national grid and promises to deliver its full 205MW capacity by April 2026. The milestone marks a major step toward stable electricity for millions in Ghana's middle belt.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
South African Scientists Urged to Show Up in Classrooms
SolutionsJan 27

South African Scientists Urged to Show Up in Classrooms

A researcher says South Africa's struggling science scores need a simple fix: working scientists visiting schools to inspire the next generation. Despite record matric pass rates, the solution isn't just funding but showing students what's possible.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Dogs and Remote Work Build Stronger Dutch Neighborhoods
Acts of KindnessJun 27

Dogs and Remote Work Build Stronger Dutch Neighborhoods

Dutch neighborhoods are changing fast, but new research shows residents welcome it. Walking dogs and working from home are unexpectedly creating stronger community bonds.

Dutch News3 min read
Norway's Haaland Breaks Records at 2026 World Cup
Sports4d ago

Norway's Haaland Breaks Records at 2026 World Cup

Soccer superstar Erling Haaland is leading Norway to its best World Cup performance ever, cementing his status as one of the world's greatest goalscorers. The Manchester City striker is finally giving his home country the international success fans have dreamed of for decades.

France 24 English2 min read
Rugby Star Teagan Levi Returns Home to Play for Titans
SportsMay 4

Rugby Star Teagan Levi Returns Home to Play for Titans

Australian rugby sevens star Teagan Levi is switching codes to join her hometown Gold Coast Titans for the 2026 NRLW season. The multi-sport athlete is ready to step out of her comfort zone and bring six years of international experience to rugby league.

ABC Australia2 min read
Dutch Swimmer Steenbergen Shatters 7-Year World Record
SportsJun 28

Dutch Swimmer Steenbergen Shatters 7-Year World Record

Marrit Steenbergen just broke a world record that stood for seven years, swimming the 100m freestyle faster than any woman in history. The Dutch champion's achievement marks a thrilling moment as swimming records continue to fall in 2026.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Cancer Survivors Train for Triathlons in Milwaukee Program
Community Heroes6h ago

Cancer Survivors Train for Triathlons in Milwaukee Program

Women who beat cancer are reclaiming their strength through Team Phoenix, a 14-week program that trains survivors to complete sprint triathlons. Kayla Kutz, a breast cancer survivor, is conquering her fears one stroke, pedal, and step at a time.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Haaland Scores Twice in First Ever World Cup Match for Norway
SportsJun 17

Haaland Scores Twice in First Ever World Cup Match for Norway

Erling Haaland scored two goals in his World Cup debut as Norway opened their 2026 campaign with a 4-1 victory over Iraq at Gillette Stadium. The long-awaited moment delivered for one of soccer's brightest stars, who finally got his chance to shine on the sport's biggest stage.

Google News - Sports2 min read

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