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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: Sydney man Adeel Khan will serve at least 30 years' jail over a fire at his Rozelle store that killed three people. Khan continually denied being responsible for the deaths but in sentencing remarks it was revealed he had repeatedly said sorry while being extricated from the debris The Queensland Police Service's fraud squad has been the subject of a Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) investigation after allegations including the "misuse of funds" surfaced last year. Today, the CCC ruled out any charges against three officers but said there were some grounds for disciplinary action Our Washington bureau chief Zoe Daniel has taken a look at the week in US politics and asks this question: "Is Donald Trump trying to kill his own campaign?" Check out her take on the week's events Feeling a little competitive this afternoon? Take our news quiz and see how you go against your friends. Questions cover interest rates, a sinkhole and the Matildas' first game at Rio. Here's what's coming up tonight: 7:30pm AEST Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates will be on the 7.30 program 5:30pm AEST Nova Peris will be on The Drum for its Rio special It's time! The Olympics opening ceremony starts at 9:00am AEST Saturday. Here are five things to look out for. Enjoy! Top Stories One Nation senator denies link to Sovereign Citizens movement Newly elected senator Malcolm Roberts denies being a member of a controversial anti-government movement based in the United States and Canada, after a series of letters railing against orthodox climate science appear to link him to the group. Rozelle shop owner sentenced to 30 years' jail over fatal fire Sydney man Adeel Khan who was convicted of killing three people, including a mother and her baby, by setting fire to his shop two years ago is sentenced to 30 years in jail. 'Sanctimonious Tweety Birds': Bill Leak defends controversial cartoon The Australian's cartoonist draws a second version of his highly controversial cartoon, saying he is speaking the truth about violence and abuse in Indigenous communities. Gorman accused of copying independent designers' work Melbourne-founded brand Gorman denies copying the work of independent designers, after several clothing and jewellery makers notice that prints used by the company are "uncannily similar" to their own work. World Vision manager accused by Israel of diverting money to Hamas Australia suspends funding to World Vision in the Palestinian Territories after one of the charity's Gaza managers is charged with passing millions of dollars to Palestinian hardline militant group Hamas to pay fighters and buy arms. Hinch to push removal of passports from convicted sex offenders Newly elected Victorian Senator Derryn Hinch reads out a letter from actress Rachel Griffiths during a Melbourne Press Club address, which asks for his support to help prevent child sex tourism. Corruption watchdog rules out charges against police officers Officers involved in a Queensland Police fraud squad project that was selling $25,000 conference sponsorships will not face charges after a Crime and Corruption Commission investigation ruled out any criminal actions. Daniel Morcombe's killer scalded in prison attack Child murderer Brett Peter Cowan is being treated in a Queensland hospital after an inmate at the Brisbane Correctional Centre threw boiling water at him this morning. Bikini noodles with 'squeeze me' slogan spark outrage in Indonesia A rice noodle snack with a drawing of a bikini-clad torso on the packaging and the slogan "squeeze me" is proving too revealing for Indonesian authorities, who fear the snack is "motivating children to enter the world of pornography". State and territories back laws to keep convicted terrorists behind bars Attorney-General George Brandis meets his state and territory counterparts, who give give in-principle backing to a push for new laws which would allow some convicted terrorists to be kept in jail after they have finished their sentences. 'Kiss-ass generation': Eastwood backs Trump, blasts political correctness Clint Eastwood denounces the current generation of Americans as weak and overly sensitive while backing Donald Trump, even though the Republican presidential hopeful has "said a lot of dumb things". Flesh-eating ulcer cases spreading to Melbourne's outskirts Cases of a flesh-eating ulcer known as Buruli, or Bairnsdale, have jumped to record levels and are on Melbourne's doorstep, medical experts say. $1,000 parking fine at children's hospital 'excessive': Minister WA Health Minister concedes a $1,000 fine given to Perth mother who illegally parked at a children's hospital after her son started having chest pains is excessive. X-Ray technology reveals woman hidden behind Degas portrait Australian researchers use X-ray technology to find a figure of a woman hidden underneath a 19th century portrait by French impressionist Edgar Degas. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Big banks do RBA a favour, even if it doesn't realise it By Michael Janda Australia should 'pay for success' in tackling homelessness By Matthew Tyler 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 New film tackles infamous Cronulla riots with comedy August 5, 2016 - 4:22 pm Foster carers needed to help ex-racing dogs August 5, 2016 - 4:15 pm Eddie Obeid out of hospital after minor stroke August 5, 2016 - 4:09 pm World • Obama says fight against IS is turning him grey • Melania Trump denies having worked as illegal immigrant in US • What you need to know about Thailand's referendum Business • Bulls emerging in resources, but can it last? • House odds: RBA bets economy on Chinese and Australian real estate • ANZ boss concedes most savers will not see deposit rate rise Politics • One Nation senator denies link to Sovereign Citizens movement • Hinch to push removal of passports from convicted sex offenders • Spiritual leader on what Yazidis need to feel safe Sport • Concerns grow for Olympic security in Rio • Australia's opening ceremony contingent dwindles as athletes prepare for day one • Five things to look out for at the Rio Olympics opening ceremony Science and Tech • How to scientifically name a species • Stem cell clinics exploiting loop holes to sell treatments: experts • X-Ray technology reveals woman hidden behind Degas portrait Environment • Queensland farmers protest land clearing legislation • Scientists sceptical over Greg Hunt's CSIRO U-turn • Taxpayers exposed to $3b clean-up of Queensland's coal mines: report Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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