An investigation is underway after a Brisbane tidal creek turned blue due to the release of an unknown contaminant.

The creek located behind an Industrial Area in Eagle farm was reported blue on Saturday, after a local resident noticed the unnatural colour and several dead fish. 

Residents of the Queensland and New South Wales Border town of Inglewood have been evacuated amidst rising flood waters overnight.

The Coolmunda dam is continuing to overflow, causing further road closures in Goondoowindi, and emergency alerts have been issued for the nearby town of Leyburn.

BOM Senior Meteorologist Peter Markworth says rainfall is expected to ease in the South East, and is therefore unlikely to contribute any further to existing river conditions. 

A survey from the Migrant Workers' Centre has revealed 65% of Australian visa holders have been underpaid for labour, while over ¼ believe they have been exploited.

The 'Lives in Limbo' Report surveyed over 700 migrant workers, and found migrant workers with temporary visas were more likely to be exploited by employers, making it harder for them to find guaranteed work for a future of employment in Australia. 

Barbados has been declared the world’s newest republic, cutting ties with the monarchy after centuries under British rule.

The Caribbean island nation held a formal ceremony, in which Barbadian Governor General Dame Sandra Mason was inaugurated as the first ever President. 

The ceremony was closed to the greater public, however singer Rihanna and Prince Charles were mong the honoured guests.

The new COVID-19 vaccination mandate for teachers and childcare workers is expected to cause further disruption to the education sector, despite the premier’s efforts to align with other states and territories.

Childcare sector advocate Georgie Dent says the mandate will cause teachers and educators to leave their jobs in droves, and while no such mandate has been made requiring children under 12 to be vaccinated, the risk of the virus spreading through childcare centres increases.

Woolloongabba Greens Councillor Jonathan Sri has proposed a trial of new 30kph speed limits in West End, in an effort to improve safety and convenience for public transport users and encourage a shift away from car dependence. 

While Cr Sri cited a number of cities around the world currently adopting similar speed limits in metropolitan areas, his proposal was met with backlash from Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, who labelled the proposal a socialist push.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has assured Australians that the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 will not lead to any further lockdowns, despite Tasmania opting to close its borders to overseas arrivals. 

Morrison says he is not “spooked” by the new variant, and his government is currently undertaking sensible precautions while encouraging states and territories to stick to their current reopening schedules, as opening of international visa holders has been delayed to the 15th of December.

Three people have been killed in a mass shooting at a US High school, with six left injured.

The shooting took place in Oxford High School, North of Detroit, Michigan, before 1pm local time. 

A 15-year-old Sophomore is believed to be responsible, however his motives are unclear at this time.