Teenage activist Greta Thunberg has rejected the Nordic Council’s environmental award saying the climate movement does not need any more awards. 

Ms Thunberg says while the award is a great honour it’s more important the politicians and people in power listen to current and best-available science. 

In an Instagram post, Ms Thuburg said "The Nordic countries have a great reputation around the world when it comes to climate and environmental issues,” but Nordic energy consumption tells another story.

Ex-US National Secretary Advisor John Bolton has been summoned to testify in the congressional impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump next month.

Mr Bolton left his position in September this year after losing support from President Trump.

According to a witness testimony Mr Bolton likened the alleged proposal, between the US President and Ukraine, to a “drug deal”.

President Trump rejects claims he pressured Ukraine to investigate former US Vice-President Joe Biden and his son.

A report by the Productivity Commission has revealed that mental illness and suicide are costing Australia an estimated $500 million per day. 

The proposal to examine the effect of mental health on economic participation and productivity was put forward by the Government last year and found that schools should employ mental health and wellbeing counselors for children. 

The Federal Court has rejected a scientist seeking $300 000 in compensation from CSIRO after claims she was punished for making complaints about sexual harassment and sex discrimination. 

Dr Katherine Morton sought damages after she was made redundant after being diagnosed with a psychiatric injury during her employment, and complained about inappropriate comments and gestures made by her senior colleagues. 

HMAS Brisbane has completed a live missile engagement, a first for the Royal Australian Navy and the United States Navy.

Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds stated the trials mark a ground-breaking milestone for Australia.

Minister Reynolds said this missile-firing demonstrates the very highest levels of interoperability between the US and Australian navies.

The Gold Coast Council has voted to save Black Swan Lake after community groups have campaigned for the last five years.

A majority of councilors voted to preserve the remaining 20 percent of the lake, with only Mayor, Tom Tate voting against the decision.

Jess Abrahams, from the Australian Conservation Foundation, says the decision shows hope for other small communities around the country.

“When communities do band together and fight for their local patch they do win,” Ms Abrahams said.

Chiles has pulled out of hosting two major international summits, including a UN climate change conference mid-anti-government protests. 

The climate summit was scheduled for the 2nd to 13th of December where world leaders would meet to discuss the implementation of a landmark international climate agreement.

President Sebastian Pinera says his government needs to prioritise re-establishing public order.

Twitter will ban all political advertising internationally as social media firms are being criticised ahead of the US 2020 elections.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey believes that the reach of a political message should be earned not bought.

"While internet advertising is incredibly powerful and very effective for commercial advertisers, that power brings significant risks to politics," Mr Dorsey tweeted.