Public research university in Sydney, founded 1964, first in Australia to align degrees with the Bologna Accord.
Sam Neill has died in Sydney at 78. His family has described the death as "sudden and unexpected" and his longtime agent has said Neill passed from pneumonia after having beaten a rare lymphoma with CAR‑T therapy; the agent added Neill had filmed four projects due for release and the family has asked for privacy and donations to causes he supported.
Micah Richards has shared that his father Lincoln died shortly before he went on air for BBC’s World Cup semi-final coverage, choosing to continue presenting. He describes his father as his greatest fan and recalls how the moment shaped his on-air performance during England’s 2-1 loss to Argentina.
Ukraine has carried out long-range strikes in the Caspian Sea that hit vessels Kyiv says were carrying Iranian-linked military cargo to Russia. Iran has summoned Ukraine’s diplomat, said one sailor was killed and another wounded, and warned retaliation; Ukraine’s foreign ministry has denied intent to target civilians and called Iran’s threats unjustified.
Olympic champion Adam Ramsay-Peaty has secured bronze at the Commonwealth Games after a difficult week, saying he will press on toward Paris 2028 with renewed focus. He has acknowledged the toll of media scrutiny and family tensions, while praising his wife Holly for support as he hunts peak form.