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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: The Prime Minister has announced the country's big banks will soon be required to report to the Government's Economics Committee. It's all about keeping the banks accountable and that means they'll be asked to explain their policies on interest rates. FWIW, some of the major banks didn't pass on all of yesterday's rate cut Remember how the Government called an early election to settle down the Senate and how that didn't really work out? Well, we now have a clear picture of the Upper House and the number of crossbenchers the Government will have to negotiate with to pass legislation is 11, that's three more than before the election Speaking of the Senate, One Nation has four seats and its senator-elect Malcolm Roberts today called for the Racial Discrimination Act to be repealed saying it was "curbing free speech" The Kelly family has paid tribute to their son Stuart, the younger brother of one-punch victim Thomas who died last month. During the funeral service, the boys' mother Kathy said: "Keep our beautiful boys in your hearts ... go home and hug your children" This feature story takes a look at modern comic-inspired movies: Why superhero films turned to the dark side The Olympics are only a few days away and it's been a massive logistical exercise for the ABC to get its reporting teams in position in Rio. Take a look behind the scenes Here's what's coming up tonight: 7:30pm AEST: Bill Shorten will be on 7.30. The program will also have an interview with Ryan Williams about Donald Trump. He's a former spokesman for Mitt Romney 9:30pm AEST: Lateline will take a close look at autism. The program will have an interview with the author of NeuroTribes, a book about how the disorder has evolved Top Stories 18c blocking free speech on Islam, tax: new One Nation senator Incoming One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts says the Racial Discrimination Act is preventing Australians from talking about the "the real issues — tax, Islam, terrorism, the economy", and calls for an inquiry into CSIRO's climate research. 'Why can't we use them?': Trump's nukes stance comes under fire A national security expert attacks the Republican presidential candidate's position on nuclear weapons, saying "the whole idea behind nuclear deterrence is that you don't use the damn things". Banks to report to Parliament in bid to keep sector accountable Malcolm Turnbull says Australia's major banks will be required to report to the Federal Parliament's Economics Committee in an effort to keep the sector accountable — but the PM again rejects Labor calls for a royal commission. Scullion expected to hand over Senate spot before next election: Nationals sources Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion is not expected to serve out this full term of federal parliament, senior Nationals sources say. Passengers describe fleeing burning plane following Dubai crash-landing Two Australians are among 300 passengers and crew who survived a fiery plane crash in Dubai, but one firefighter dies tackling the inferno. Bill Leak cartoon an 'attack' on Aboriginal people A cartoon published by The Australian newspaper portraying an Aboriginal man with a beer can and not remembering his son's name is an attack on Indigenous people, a community leader says. Australia 'Islamic State's third top target in the West' A report from the influential Homeland Security Congressional committee puts Australia behind only the US and France as Western targets for Islamic State terror attacks. Hunt orders CSIRO U-turn on climate science The Federal Government's new Science Minister Greg Hunt instructs the CSIRO to renew its focus on climate science, while his office confirms a new strategy includes new jobs. Taxpayers exposed to $3b clean-up of Queensland's coal mines: report An internal Queensland Government report warns taxpayers are exposed to a $3.2-billion black hole in funding for the future environmental clean-up of the state's coal mines. Hundreds gather for funeral of brother of Kings Cross one-punch victim The mother of Stuart Kelly, who took his own life last month, tells hundreds of mourners at her son's funeral to keep her "beautiful boys" in their hearts and "go home and hug your children". 'Near threatened' baby weedy sea dragons make debut at Melbourne Aquarium A batch of near-threatened baby weedy sea dragons are the newest attraction at the Melbourne Aquarium, and are so adept at hiding themselves even the most eagle-eyed visitor might have trouble spotting them. Abuse survivor describes 'sheer frustration' at church's response An Anglican Church abuse survivor says the experience continues to prey on his mind 40 years later, but the process of dealing with the church in Newcastle has been "as abusive as the sexual abuse itself". Illicit drug use soars in Australia as wastewater analysis shows rising ice use A record 105,862 illicit drug seizures were made by Australian authorities in 2014-15, while wastewater analysis and arrests show the use of crystal methamphetamine has exploded. Australian YouTuber accidentally reunites family in US An Australian teen YouTuber known mostly for his prank videos is behind reuniting a family in the United States — almost by accident. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Australia should 'pay for success' in tackling homelessness By Matthew Tyler It's a new Lowe as the RBA enters the monetary policy twilight zone By Ian Verrender There's a lot riding on the outcome of the 'cobalt appeals' By Helen Thomas When the NDIS becomes a lifeline By George Taleporos Just In Papua New Guinea court inquiring into Manus Island responsibility August 4, 2016 - 3:54 pm Community approach to be focus of new suicide prevention trial August 4, 2016 - 3:28 pm Man charged with murder over death at St Kilda boarding house August 4, 2016 - 3:26 pm World • Papua New Guinea court inquiring into Manus Island responsibility • Is your luggage more important than your life? • London stabbing leaves one dead, five injured Business • Banks to report to Parliament in bid to keep sector accountable • Deposit rates rise - but not for the bulk of savers • Reserve Bank 'in the trenches' of global currency war Politics • Legal funding called for to prevent Indigenous kids entering detention • Taxpayers exposed to $3b clean-up of Queensland's coal mines: report • Homelessness groups expect census to show increase in people living rough Sport • Matildas' Rio 2016 campaign off to terrible start after loss to Canada • As it happened: Matildas lose to Canada in Rio 2016 opener • Olympic torch parades through Rio ahead of Games Science and Tech • Hunt orders CSIRO U-turn on climate science • Private company wins US clearance to fly to the Moon • Dark web advert for 200m Yahoo accounts raises hacking questions Environment • Taxpayers exposed to $3b clean-up of Queensland's coal mines: report • Hunt orders CSIRO U-turn on climate science • What to do with the Snowy Mountain brumbies Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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