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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: In Rio, we've got some solid gold medal chances today. Keep your eyes on Madeline Groves and Cameron McEvoy in the pool. Also in the pool, a bit of a cult hero has emerged in the form of an Ethiopian swimmer dubbed "Robel the Whale". He's brushed off the body shamers The Federal Government has refused to explain why it's engaged a second resettlement agency in Cambodia even though only one person has settled in the South-East Asian country from Nauru. How much is this all costing? Well, we know Australia pledged $40 million in aid to Cambodia to secure the deal and allocated $15.5 million for resettlement services Yes, the census site is still down and it's not yet known when that might change. The Australian Bureau of Statistics released a statement last night saying it was working with the signals directorate to "get our secure online census form back up as soon as possible" Did you know one in two Australians will get cancer in their lifetime? This feature story takes a look at what it actually means to live in the disease's long shadow Here's what's coming up: 8:00am AEST: The Aussie Boomers take on the USA in the basketball at Rio 10:00am AEST: Anglican Archbishop of Perth Roger Herft will give evidence to the child abuse royal commission in Newcastle, his former diocese 11:54am AEST: Madeline Groves will swim in the 200 metre butterfly final at Rio 12:03pm AEST: Olympics gold medal favourite and Gold Coast local Cameron McEvoy will swim in the 100m freestyle final Top Stories Census website still down after cyber attacks The Australian Bureau of Statistics is yet to bring the census website back online, more than 24 hours after it was brought down by what has been labelled a cyber attack. 'Robel the Whale' emerges as Rio cult hero, brushes away body-shaming remarks A burly Ethiopian swimmer being dubbed 'Robel the Whale' after splashing home half a lap behind his rivals emerges — very slowly — as one of the people's favourites at the Rio Olympics. Live: Willett misses out on bronze medal match James Willett misses out on the podium entirely in the men's double trap, with medals still up for grabs in the swimming as day five of the Rio Olympic Games is in full swing. Denton lashes out at 'Catholic force' blocking euthanasia laws Media personality Andrew Denton says the public will for legally assisted voluntary suicide exists, but powerful people with vested interests are standing in the way. Australia engages second agency for sole refugee in Cambodia The Australian Government refuses to explain why it is engaging a second refugee resettlement agency in Cambodia when only one person has resettled there from Nauru. NSW Upper House passes bill to ban greyhound racing Despite a barrage of failed amendments and attempts to hamper its passage through Parliament, a bill to ban greyhound racing is passed by the NSW Legislative Council. Hole cut in roof in million-dollar train robbery A gang of robbers cuts a hole in the roof of a train travelling through southern India and steals almost $1 million in cash in a daring heist. Rohan Dennis misses out on medals as Cancellara wins men's time trial Australia's Rohan Dennis fades to finish fifth in the men's time trial, while compatriot Katrin Garfoot finishes ninth in the women's race. US report savages Baltimore police over racial bias A US government report delivers a scathing indictment of the Baltimore police department, concluding that officers disproportionately and illegally stopped, searched and arrested African Americans for years. Mother avoids jail over breastfeeding on raw food diet that nearly killed baby A Sydney mother who put her baby in danger of starvation by breastfeeding while on a raw food diet, which was allegedly organised by a naturopath, is handed a 14-month suspended sentence. Philippines leader Duterte calls US envoy 'gay' The Philippines sparks a fresh diplomatic row by calling the US ambassador "gay", prompting Washington to summon Manila's envoy. Twelve babies killed in Baghdad hospital fire A fire tears through the maternity ward of one of Baghdad's largest hospitals, killing 12 premature babies. Ella Havelka's journey to become Australian Ballet's first Indigenous dancer As a little girl growing up in Dubbo, all it took was a glimpse of a Swan Lake performance on an old VHS tape for Ella Havelka to know that she was going to be a ballerina. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Census website fail: ABS should have known better By Robert Merkel Four myths busted: Why we need a banking royal commission By Ian Verrender The US election is Clinton's to lose By Bruce Wolpe Australia should 'pay for success' in tackling homelessness By Matthew Tyler Just In 'Robel the Whale' emerges as Rio cult hero, brushes away body-shaming remarks August 11, 2016 - 6:01 am Life in the long shadow of cancer: Warren's story August 11, 2016 - 5:37 am Libya pro-government forces 'seize IS headquarters in Sirte' August 11, 2016 - 5:18 am World • Libya pro-government forces 'seize IS headquarters in Sirte' • Russia announces daily ceasefires in Syria's Aleppo to let in aid • Florida woman shot dead in police gun demonstration Business • Australian shares slip as CBA profit disappoints • Reserve anticipated that banks would not pass on full rate cut • CBA boss says deposit rate rise will stimulate economy Politics • Australia engages second agency for sole refugee in Cambodia • Census website still down after cyber attacks • NSW Upper House passes bill to ban greyhound racing Sport • Live: Willett misses out on bronze medal match • Rohan Dennis misses out on medals as Cancellara wins men's time trial • Australia grabs vital wins in men's water polo, rugby sevens Science and Tech • Car on autopilot crashes in Beijing • Was the minister responsible for the census hacked? • The king of lion quizzes Environment • The fight to save Africa's 'lost Eden' • World's first climate refugees scramble to find new home • Minister vows to stop brumbies doing more damage to Kosciuszko Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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