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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: A magnitude-5.8 earthquake has rocked parts of central and north Queensland but there have been no reports of major damage. Townsville resident John Towning said his whole house shook for about six seconds but described the experience as "more funny than scary" Donald Trump has received his first classified intelligence briefing at the FBI's New York office where he was given information about global threats against the United States The Queensland Government has stopped a controversial project that uses "death-row dingoes" implanted with time-release poison capsules to kill feral goats on a Great Barrier Reef island. Environment Minister Dr Steven Miles said the "misconceived program" posed a threat to native wildlife New analysis of the Dresden Codex - the oldest existing Mayan manuscript - suggests Ancient Mayan astronomers were far more advanced than previously thought. Here's what's coming up: 10:08pm AEST: Australia's Ken Wallace and Lachlan Tame are a strong medal chance in the K2 1,000m event in Rio 10:10pm AEST: Kathryn Mitchell will compete in the javelin final 12:00am AEST Friday: The men's triathlon final is on 1:00am AEST: The men's 400m hurdles final will be held 3:35am AEST: Iain Jensen and Nathan Outteridge are in the men's sailing 49er medal race Top Stories US swimmers pulled off Rio flight amid hunt for Lochte Two American swimmers are removed from a flight by Brazilian police, the US Olympic Committee confirms, as Rio authorities continue to hunt for Ryan Lochte. CCTV shows alleged mistreatment in Townsville detention centre There are calls for the royal commission into Northern Territory juvenile detention to be extended to Queensland after images emerged of alleged mistreatment at Townsville's Cleveland Youth Detention Centre. Thompson grabs Rio sprint double, Bolt keeps on cruising Elaine Thompson steals the show with scintillating 200m final victory, while Usain Bolt breezes through his 200m semi with a smile. Magnitude-5.8 quake rocks central and north Queensland A magnitude 5.8 earthquake shakes areas of central and north Queensland but there are no reports of damage. Hundreds gather at War Memorial to remember Long Tan Hundreds of people turn out at the Australian War Memorial to commemorate one of the worst battles of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. Vietnam to keep tight rein on Long Tan veterans Vietnamese authorities agree to allow restricted access to the Long Tan site, after yesterday cancelling the 50th anniversary commemorations. Medals, banners and speeches will be banned, as Australian veterans prepare to remember the pivotal battle. Three banned from industry over offences linked to greyhound baiting Three Victorian men are banned from involvement in the greyhound racing industry for five years after pleading guilty to offences related to the live baiting of greyhounds. Venus Table may have been a major Mayan mathematical innovation Ancient Mayan astronomers were far more advanced than previously thought, new analysis suggests, and a leading professor hopes the discovery will remedy the "misrepresentation" of the civilisation. NSW inter-city train fleet to be built overseas A $2.3 billion contract to build an inter-city train fleet for New South Wales is awarded to a company offshore. 'Death-row dingoes' plan to eradicate goats axed by Queensland government A controversial plan to eradicate goats on a Great Barrier Reef island using dingoes is cancelled by the Queensland Government to protect a rare bird. Probe launched into Sudanese refugee's wrongful murder conviction The NSW DPP is investigating the wrongful conviction of a Sudanese refugee, jailed for seven years after a police informant told investigators the teen confessed to the murder of Edward Spowart (pictured). Irish boxer offered young fan's medal after controversial defeat Michael Conlan may have been knocked out of competition in the bantamweight quarter-finals at Rio, but he is still a winner in the eyes of at least one young fan. Donald Trump receives first classified intelligence briefing Donald Trump has received his first classified intelligence briefing, a privilege reserved for presidential candidates from the two main political parties. Melbourne 'exceeds expectations': World's most liveable city — again Melbourne is ranked the world's most liveable city for the sixth year in a row as Sydney drops out of the top 10. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Trump's appointment of Breitbart boss a sign he won't be controlled By Washington DC Bureau chief Zoe Daniel Despite #censusfail, we shouldn't abandon the Census By Nicholas Biddle BHP Billiton's huge wealth destruction hits shareholders, taxpayers By business reporter Stephen Letts Why you should carry yourself with the confidence of a mediocre white man By Julia Baird Just In Mother accused of murder told police blood 'everywhere' at Perth house August 18, 2016 - 4:35 pm Rio 2016: What to watch out for on Day 13 August 18, 2016 - 4:30 pm Adelaide mother changes guilty plea over daughter's freeway death August 18, 2016 - 4:27 pm World • China's property market showing signs of slowing • 'Firenadoes' rage in California as blaze threatens over 82,000 • US investigating if Russian use of Iran base violates UN resolution Business • ANZ, NAB confirm US class action over rate rigging accusations • Unemployment drops to 5.7pc but part-time work hits record high • Illegal foreign buyers pay less in fines than cost of Sydney home Politics • 'Death-row dingoes' plan to eradicate goats axed by Queensland government • Giles, Gunner tussle over scandals, policies and economy • Boxing deaths spark inquiry into safety of combat sports Sport • Thompson grabs Rio sprint double, Bolt keeps on cruising • Rio 2016: What to watch out for on Day 13 • US swimmers pulled off Rio flight amid hunt for Lochte Science and Tech • New tattoos change colour, allow users to remotely control devices • Venus Table may have been a major Mayan mathematical innovation • Chinese 'hack-proof' quantum satellite blasted into orbit Environment • Cute 'googly-eyed' squid spotted 900m under sea • Humans 'wouldn't be here' without moss: scientists • NZ zoos join Australia in call to label palm oil in food Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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