11.00am (AEST) – Second Republican Debate – California. Former US President Donald Trump will be giving a speech in Detroit at the same time

7.30pm (AEST) – Men’s Basketball – NBL Round 1 – Melbourne United v SEM Phoenix – Melbourne

The final report of the Disability Royal Commission will be handed to the
Governor-General

ABS Data Release – Retail Trade, August

International Right to Know Day

World Rabies Day

World Maritime Day

Anniversary of
• the release of Stevie Wonder’s 18th studio album Songs in the Key of Life (1976)
• the release of Olivia Newton-John’s single Physical (1981)
• SpaceX launching the first ever private spacecraft, the Falcon 1 into orbit (2008)