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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: A senior police officer in charge during the final hours of the Lindt Cafe seige says he accepts the blame for the death of two hostages. He said officers did not enter the cafe earlier because they believed gunman Man Haron Monis had a bomb in his backpack Happy Days creator Garry Marshall has died, aged 81. Marshall was known for directing the hit films Pretty Woman, Beaches and The Princess Diaries An astrophysicist calculated that there was a one in 87 billion chance that Melania Trump's Republican convention speech was not plagiarised. He's even shared the calculations. Really The debate over which generation has it tougher could be over. The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Report was released today and it wasn't good reading for anyone under 30. Here's five reasons Gen Y is worse off. Here's what's coming up tonight: 7:30pm AEST: Australia's Ambassador to the United States Joe Hockey will speak to 7.30 from the Republican Convention 9:30pm AEST: Lateline's Tony Jones interviews one of the creators of virtual reality technology, Tom Furness. You can tune in on ABC News 24 Top Stories Lives lost because of me: Sydney siege commander accepts blame A senior police officer who was in charge during the final hours of the Lindt Cafe siege accepts responsibility for the deaths of hostages Tori Johnson and Katrina Dawson, as well as gunman Man Haron Monis. 'Proud' Trump says Republicans 'must go all the way' Donald Trump appears via video link at the Republican National Convention, promising to win November's election, create jobs, strengthen the military, safeguard US borders and "restore law and order". Home-owning dream slipping away as over-65s cash in on property market The chances of owning a home are slipping away for many Australians, as soon fewer than half of adults will own their own home, says one of the nation's largest household surveys. Astrophysicist calculates whether Melania Trump's speech was plagiarised So, how likely is it that Melania Trump copied Michelle Obama? Happy Days creator Garry Marshall dies aged 81 Garry Marshall, known for creating iconic 1970s television shows Happy Days and Mork and Mindy, and directing films including Pretty Woman, Beaches and The Princess Diaries, dies from complications of pneumonia. 'Brilliant' Kevin Rudd 'made' for UN top job: Nelson Former Liberal leader Brendan Nelson says Kevin Rudd is "tailor-made" for the role of United Nations secretary-general, despite his "very long list of enemies". Coalition MP threatens to cross the floor over proposed super changes Coalition MP George Christensen says he "could not in any good conscience" vote for the Government's proposed superannuation plan if changes are not made. Vincent Stanford pleads guilty to murder of teacher Stephanie Scott High school cleaner Vincent Stanford pleads guilty to the murder and rape of New South Wales school teacher Stephanie Scott in the days before her wedding. Report on greyhound slaughter confirms 'worst fears' The NSW Government says a report detailing the apparent brutal killing of about 100 greyhounds in the Hunter Valley formed part of its decision to close down the industry. Eagle Boys founder sad but 'not surprised' pizza chain in trouble It was one of Australia's most recognisable pizza chains, but this week Eagle Boys went into voluntary administration. So what went wrong? The life and death of Sheila Drysdale Background Briefing pieces together what happened to the former Sydney teacher, who a coroner found died as a result of the "poor performance" of a doctor who gave her controversial stem cell therapy. 'I wouldn't condemn Sonia Kruger': Feeling uneasy about terrorism is reasonable, Senator says Australia's new Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs says the Government cannot pretend people are not fearful about terrorism, saying it is reasonable for people such as Sonia Kruger to feel uneasy. Insurers accused of getting better access to Medicare data than patients Major insurers have been accused of gaming the Medicare system, to get easier access to data than individuals in an attempt to deny people's claims. Snake on a train: Passenger's pet jungle python confiscated A jungle python named Bread is seized by police after a man reportedly shows it to passengers on a NSW Central Coast train. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum The path to budget repair By John Daley and Brendan Coates Desperate measures: What the Bastille Day attack tells us about IS By Jacinta Carroll Goodbye Lenin, Hello Bernanke By Ian Verrender The Turkey coup failed, but democracy didn't win By Daryl McCann Just In Bus driver charged over pedestrian's death 'checked mirrors before reversing' July 20, 2016 - 3:37 pm Giles criticised over comments Developing the North agenda 'close to dead' July 20, 2016 - 3:36 pm US Vice President Joe Biden says US is linchpin to peace and stability in Asia Pacific July 20, 2016 - 3:30 pm World • Twitter just banned a controversial internet personality • Gulen urges US to reject Turkey extradition bid over coup • Trump has split the Republican Party: Hockey Business • Home-owning dream slipping away as over-65s cash in on property market • Is this the bursting of Nintendo's Pokemon Go bubble? • Eagle Boys founder sad but 'not surprised' pizza chain in trouble Politics • Explained: Why NSW is banning greyhound racing • Socialite Lady Susan Renouf remembered for 'life very well lived' • 'Brilliant' Kevin Rudd 'made' for UN top job: Nelson Sport • IOC considers banning Russia from Rio Games • Boyle backs calls for Russia to be 'eliminated' from Olympics • Antonio suspended for 10 games over Chatley spinal injury tackle Science and Tech • New drug reduces melanoma in almost half of patients • Computer coding is child's play. Seriously, Aussie kids are chasing a world record in it • Orangutans at Melbourne Zoo to be given more video games Environment • Explained: Why feed-in tariffs began so high and have fallen so low • Bill shock looms as lucrative solar tariffs roll back, advocates warn • BHP Billiton 'encouraged' by Samarco dam remediation but wants to appeal $8b civil claim Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. 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