Eleven of Australia’s largest companies including Coles have expressed interest in participating in the Government’s new Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency report (CERT).

Launching today, the CERT report is a framework for companies to publicly present their emissions reductions efforts. 

Chair of the Clean Energy Regulator David Parker says “There are growing expectations by investors, regulators, supply chains and customers for greater accountability and transparency around how companies are addressing climate-related risks.”

In a speech over the weekend Xiomara Castro declared herself the winner. This comes after she received a 20 point lead within the first half of votes having been counted.

Supporters took to the streets all over the country to celebrate early. 

One supporter, Dr Oliver Pindel says, “we are celebrating because the corrupt are no longer going to govern Honduras.”

The country’s current leader comes from the conservative national party and has been involved in a string of corruption and drug trafficking allegations. 

An unlikely species of north Queensland bird has been discovered in Toowoomba’s Redwood Park. 

The discovery by Toowoomba birdwatcher Roger Jaensch has reignited calls for new bike tracks in the park to be axed. 

Darling Downs Environment Council community organiser Paul King says although there was no evidence the species had migrated permanently, it shows how essential the parks ‘pristine’ dry rainforest conditions were for migrating animals. 

The local council has employed an environmental group to survey the area ahead of the upgrades.

The Banana Shire Council are once again endorsing the idea, however locals are concerned about the use of taxpayer money to fund the project.

The director of corporate and community services Venkata Peteti says the council would help source funds externally. He says, "is a project that is instigated through community”

The “Big Cockatoo” would be 7 metres tall and visible when people enter the town from Rockhampton, and the North Burnett.

Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan warns the vaccine mandate will stay in place for years. 

Vaccinations will be made compulsory for the majority of WA workers from 1st January.

Mr McGowan says, “This will be a situation that exists for a long period of time, so people need to go and get vaccinated”

This comes as an unvaccinated WA police officer launched a supreme court challenge against the state, on the basis the chief health officer has ‘exceeded their powers under the public health act.’

Sweden’s first female Prime Minister returns to office days after resigning.

Magdalena Andersson resigned a mere seven hours after being elected after the Swedish Greens Party left her government's coalition over budget matters. 

Ms Andersson will now form a one-party minority government and will have to govern with a budget formulated by three opposition parties.

The wet weather in Brisbane is expected to continue throughout the day and further into the week. Experts are warning locals as flood risks continue throughout the region.  

A severe weather warning has also been given to the Granite Belt, Central Highlands and Darling Downs including possible hail and flash flooding. 

Authorities are warning Queenslanders to stay safe around flood waters.

Byron Bay schoolies has kicked off with hundreds of Victorian school leavers flocking to the area. 

Surf Life saving New South Wales far north coast duty officer Jimmy Keough is warning party-goers to stay safe in the water. 

Mr Keough says, “our main message is to avoid remote beaches and look after your mates.”

New South Wales school leavers are expected to start arriving by Friday.