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As we bid farewell to the Rio Olympics, take a look at 15 of the best images of these Olympics. And yes, there are plenty more than just that one Usain Bolt picture.

Here's what's coming up tonight:

  • 6:30pm AEST: Deputy vice-chancellor of Indigenous Strategy and Services at the University of Sydney Shane Houston, Georgina Downer from the Institute of Public Affairs and journalist Tom Allard will be guests on The Drum

  • 7:30PM AEST: Australian Federal Police Commissioner Andrew Colvin will be interviewed live on 7.30

  • 7:30PM AEST: Film star Renee Zellweger will also be interviewed on 7.30

 
Top Stories
Bali cops say murder-accused Australian 'will admit everything'
Bali police are again interrogating Australian woman Sara Connor and British man David James Taylor, who are facing up to 15 years jail for the alleged murder of a policeman on the Indonesian island.
 
Brisbane city streets transform into NYC for Thor filming
Hundreds of movie fans turn out to watch Hollywood stars Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston film in Brisbane, where CBD streets have been transformed into New York City for four days of shooting for the latest Thor film.
 
Girlfriend of Man Haron Monis 'brainwashed' into killing siege gunman's ex-wife, court hears
Sydney siege gunman Man Haron Monis thought he was an "instrument of God", and that he brainwashed his girlfriend into the stabbing murder of his ex-wife, a court hears
 
Former top judge takes aim at gay marriage plebiscite
A plebiscite on same-sex marriage risks unleashing hate and division in the community and would create a dangerous political precedent, former High Court justice Michael Kirby warns.
 
Rio sends off rocky yet rousing Games with tropical tribute
A blustery storm, a touch of melancholy and a sense of pride converged at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Olympics as Brazil breathed a collective sigh of relief at having pulled off South America's first Games.
 
Petrol profit margins at record highs: ACCC
Retailers are making record profit margins on petrol, even though motorists are paying the lowest pump prices in 14 years, a new report finds.
 
PM introduces new laws to 'protect' CFA volunteers
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says changes to the Fair Work Act will ensure emergency services volunteers are protected from union influence.
 
Betts banana-thrower agrees to cultural awareness program
The woman accused of racially abusing Indigenous Adelaide Crows footballer Eddie Betts agrees to take part in a cultural awareness program run by Port Adelaide Football Club.
 
12yo suicide bomber could have been behind wedding carnage, Turkey says
A suicide bomber aged as young as 12 was responsible for an attack on a wedding in the Turkish city of Gaziantep that killed at least 51, the country's President says.
 
Sexual harassment at AFP workplaces 'almost twice national average'
An independent review into workplace culture within the Australian Federal Police finds 46 per cent of women and 20 per cent of men reported being sexually harassed in the past five years.
 
Social media attacks Ivanka Trump for blog on unpaid interns
Ivanka Trump is mocked on social media for a blog post in which her #TeamIvanka interns provide tips on how to survive in unpaid roles.
 
Mongolians strip off in protest after their man loses in Rio
Furious Mongolian officials strip off in protest after their wrestler is judged the loser of a bronze medal contest after taunting his opponent in a victory dance.
 
Ethiopia's Lilesa makes protest gesture at marathon finish
Ethiopia's Feyisa Lilesa held his arms over his head, wrists crossed, as he finished second at the Olympic marathon in a gesture of support for members of his Oromo tribe who have been protesting against government plans to reallocate farmland.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By national affairs correspondent Greg Jennett Record crossbench a headache for stressed Senate system
By national affairs correspondent Greg Jennett
By Washington bureau chief Zoe Daniel Zoe Daniel: The Donald has lost his swagger
By Washington bureau chief Zoe Daniel
By Sarah Macdonald Sexual imagery in the digital age: What do we say to our sons and daughters?
By Sarah Macdonald
By Nicholas Biddle Despite #censusfail, we shouldn't abandon the Census
By Nicholas Biddle
 
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NSW priest who assaulted victims during wrestling jailed
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Boomers question late foul calls in painful loss to Spain
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World
Kurdish militia push to evict Syrian army from Hasaka
World's highest, longest glass bridge opened in China
Trump's 'humane' approach to immigration under review
 
Business
Banks' pursuit of profits having 'devastating' impact on staff
Petrol profit margins at record highs: ACCC
Fortescue defies iron ore crash to deliver 212pc profit surge to $1.3b
 
Politics
Former top judge takes aim at gay marriage plebiscite
Costly medical devices to blame for steep health premiums, private health insurers say
Morrison 'frustrated' super funds not investing more in Australian assets
 
Sport
Rio sends off rocky yet rousing Games with tropical tribute
Boomers question late foul calls in painful loss to Spain
Starc's new record just one of his freakish accomplishments
 
Science and Tech
NASA space dust mission could reveal origins of life
New nudibranch species named after FIFO workers
'It's hot, babies': Why zebra finches sing to eggs
 
Environment
New nudibranch species named after FIFO workers
Arborists to carve nests for endangered parrots after trees used for firewood
Cute 'googly-eyed' squid spotted 900m under sea
 

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