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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: All Russian athletes have been suspended from the Rio 2016 Paralympics by the International Paralympic Committee. Russia announced it would appeal the ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport Australia's 400m freestyle gold medal winner Mack Horton has been trolled online after calling out his Chinese rival Sun Yang as a "drug cheat". Chinese fans have attacked Horton on his social media accounts using the hashtag #apologizetosunyan Tony Abbott says a small group of lobbyists acting as powerbrokers in the NSW Liberal Party are creating "a potential for corruption". He speaks on tonight's Four Corners program where key members of the Government speak out about fault lines within the Liberal Party The Rio Olympic Committee is looking at replacing China's flags being used at medal ceremonies. Fans have complained about flaws in the flags. Here's what's coming up: 11:00am AEST Australia will look for more medals in the pool when day two swimming finals begin in Rio. The men's 4x100m freestyle are a strong medal chance 2:00pm AEST: The University of the Sunshine Coast will award its first para-athlete scholarship. It's the first program of its kind to be offered by an Australian university 2:30pm AEST: The South Australian Government will release the Child Protection Systems Royal Commission report and recommendations Top Stories Live: Skinner fires up with third gold for Australia in Rio Catherine Skinner takes out gold at the women's trap shooting in Rio, boosting Australia to the top of the medal tally. Follow all the Olympic action in our live blog. IPC suspends Russia from 2016 Paralympics over doping The International Paralympic Committee suspends Russia from the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, citing a widespread doping culture in the country. Tony Abbott fires warning at Liberal powerbrokers Former prime minister Tony Abbott attacks a small group of lobbyists he says are acting as powerbrokers in the NSW Liberal Party, warning the practice is creating "a potential for corruption". Hunt for woman after Australian's fatal Bangkok hotel fall Thai police search for a woman who checked into a Bangkok hotel with an Australian who later fell to his death, as the 25-year-old man's family pays tribute to his "humorous intellect and huge heart". Olympic champ trolled after 'drug cheat' remarks Mack Horton becomes the target of online trolls just hours after taking the gold medal in the men's 400 metres freestyle final over comments he made calling Chinese runner up Sun Yang out as a "drug cheat". Another victim of SA chemotherapy bungle dies Bronte Higham, one of 10 South Australian leukaemia patients incorrectly given the wrong dose of a chemotherapy drug over a six month period, dies after earlier describing himself as a "dead man walking". 'Traitors will be punished': Erdogan supporters stage huge rally More than 1 million Turks gather in Istanbul for a rally called by President Tayyip Erdogan to denounce a failed coup — a show of strength staged in the face of Western criticism of widespread purges and detentions. Early results show Thais back new constitution Thai voters approve a junta-backed constitution in a referendum, preliminary results show, an outcome that paves the way for an election next year but will also require future elected governments to rule on the military's terms. Iran nuclear scientist executed for 'revealing top secrets' to US An Iranian nuclear scientist who once claimed he had been kidnapped by CIA agents is executed after being convicted of handing over "confidential and vital" information to the United States, a judicial spokesman says. 'Patriot' charged after counter-terrorism raids in Victoria A 31-year-old charged with terrorism offences tells a court he believes the charges are a conspiracy against the "patriot movement". Oscar Pistorius treated in hospital after falling out of bed, prison officials say Oscar Pistorius is treated in hospital for wrist injuries, prison officials say, denying speculation the convicted killer attempted suicide and saying the injuries were instead caused by a fall. Teen dead after seven people stabbed at Sydney party Police launch a murder investigation after a 16-year-old boy was killed when he and six others were stabbed at a house party in Ryde. At least 20 dead as wild weather lashes Macedonian capital Flash floods, landslides and wild winds wreak havoc in Macedonia's capital of Skopje, killing at least 20 people, the country's Health Minister says. 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 Are Canberra's iconic bus shelters found anywhere else in the world? 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