World leaders have gathered in Glasgow for the COP26 conference and have begun talks to achieve net zero emissions. This conference follows the last round of climate talks in Rome over the weekend where the G20 economies failed to commit to a 2050 emissions target. 

The first day of talks saw leaders discuss the divisions over western countries' failure to reach funding targets to help fund developing countries' climate transition costs. 

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has accepted it will be at least another two years before the funding goal is reached. 

With the holiday season in full effect, the Queensland government is encouraging as many vaccinations before borders open. 

Despite possible concerns about transmission once borders open, the government is hoping to have as many people double vaccinated but still predict a large influx of cases to last into 2022 with as well as deaths.

60 regent honeyeaters have been released as a part of a captive breeding program in the fight to save the species. 

With only 300 of the species left in the world, the release of 20 per cent of their entire population in the Hunter Valley will assist in saving the birds from extinction. 

Birdlife Australia says the program works, with birds released in 2017 recently being spotted nesting. 

The birds were released on Wonnarua country, on land owned by Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council, within the Kurri Kurri and Cessnock Woodlands.

An Australian company is allowing job applicants to apply without a resume or reference to boost employment rates and provide jobs before Christmas. 

The Body Shop Australia has adopted the unorthodox method of recruitment which is targeted at people who have traditionally faced barriers to employment, such as the homeless, single parents, young carers and First Nations Australians. 

Shannon Chrisp, The Body Shop’s brand and activism director says they recognise many people haven’t had opportunities and haven’t been given a fair chance for employment. 

Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has faced the anti-corruption watchdog today after a dramatic first day of evidence last week.

Ms Berejiklian has today told the corruption watchdog she believed her secret MP boyfriend's requests for her to use a private phone or encrypted apps reflected a concern for privacy. 

On Friday the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) heard numerous tapped calls between Ms Berejiklian and her former boyfriend and Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire.

Relations with France are declining after French President Emmanuel Macron accused Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison of lying about the 90 billion dollar submarine contract. 

Mr Macron made the accusation after being approached by the ABC on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rome. 

The tension between the two leaders has risen after Australia announced it's new defence and security pact with the United States and the United Kingdom along with a commitment to acquire nuclear-powered submarines reneging on a 65 billion deal with France.

Tonga has reported its first ever Covid-19 case since the beginning of the pandemic.

The Island Nation which has remained Covid free until now, reveals a traveller from Christchurch in New Zealand tested positive while in hotel quarantine. 

New Zealand health officials said the traveller was fully vaccinated and returned a negative test before flying. 

Officials have said they will be working with their Tongan counterparts to confirm the case and provide more details in the coming days.