Tasmanian police have confirmed they twice strip-searched a 12-year-old girl during a drug raid in Hobart.

The Bureau of Meteorology predicts Tropical Cyclone Iggy off the West Australian coast will intensify to a category-four system by tomorrow night.

The Italian company that operated the capsized Costa Concordia cruise ship has offered passengers nearly $14,000 each in compensation.

Spain's unemployment figure has topped 5 million, the highest rate for 17 years.

Oil from a stricken cargo ship has again started washing up at Christmas Island's Flying Fish Cove.

The Opposition demands answers over revelations Julia Gillard's media adviser leaked details of Tony Abbott's whereabouts when the pair was surrounded on Australia Day.

Novak Djokovic booked a meeting with Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final following a thrilling five-set win over Andy Murray.

ASIO is refusing to explain why it ruled four male refugees, who could be detained in Darwin for the rest of their lives, are a threat to security.

Authorities have issued an emergency alert at Roma in central Queensland where floodwaters are rising rapidly.

He has confidence, calmness and a better game plan than the one that has already won him 10 grand slam tennis titles.

A tropical cyclone and major bushfires are posing a twin threat to travellers in Western Australia's central west.

Black Caviar comfortably extended her unbeaten winning streak to 17, taking the Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley by three lengths on Friday night.

The New South Wales State Emergency Service has made five flood rescues this evening as floodwaters remain in the north and storms hit the far west.

Two Australian adventurers become the first people to ever trek to the South Pole and back unassisted.

There is still no word from Papua New Guinea's ousted prime minister Sir Michael Somare, despite a statement released by his daughter claiming he orchestrated a failed military mutiny.

Australia requires just four more wickets on day five to wrap up a convincing series whitewash over India.

A car bomb near a funeral procession outside a hospital in east Baghdad has killed at least 28 people and wounded 50.

One of the Prime Minister's media advisers has resigned after admitting they told someone about Tony Abbott's presence near the Tent Embassy in Canberra yesterday.

A weighted package containing what appears to be a man's torso has been found on a beach near Sydney Airport.

Two people have been killed in a plane crash in central Victoria.

New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has been ruled out of the remainder of the Zimbabwe series by a calf strain which forced him to retire hurt on 122 in the first innings of the Test.

Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand has been sent a bullet in the post, British media has reported, less than 24 hours before an FA Cup tie in which he could come face to face with Chelsea's John Terry, the player charged with racially abusing him.

The Newcastle Jets say this season's A-League premiership is still up for grabs and they are hoping to secure the match points when they take on the Roar in Brisbane today.

Adelaide Lightning produced a stunning final quarter to beat the Thunder 63-52 in their WNBL game at Logan Metro Indoor Sports Centre.

World champion James Magnussen sounded a warning ahead of Olympic swimming trials with a dominant win at the South Australian championships.

Two outstanding performances at the national championships showcased the strength of Australian track cycling build-up to the London Olympics.

Ayinde Ubaka and the new-look Hawks carved out a commanding 90-68 NBL win over the Melbourne Tigers in Wollongong to end a run of seven losses at home.

Black Caviar comfortably extended her unbeaten winning streak to 17, taking the Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley by three lengths on Friday night.

RLPA chief David Garnsey predicts a gradual increase to the NRL salary cap over the next five years rather than a dramatic overnight boost.

Former Bulls mentor Heyneke Meyer has been named as the new South Africa coach.

Novak Djokovic booked a meeting with Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final following a thrilling five-set win over Andy Murray.

Stuart Broad's half-century gave England a first-innings lead but Pakistan ended the day 55 runs up at the end of day three of the second Test in Abu Dhabi.

A tropical cyclone and major bushfires are posing a twin threat to travellers in Western Australia's central west.

Two Australian adventurers become the first people to ever trek to the South Pole and back unassisted.

ASIO is refusing to explain why it ruled four male refugees, who could be detained in Darwin for the rest of their lives, are a threat to security.

Authorities have issued an emergency alert at Roma in central Queensland where floodwaters are rising rapidly.

The New South Wales State Emergency Service has made five flood rescues this evening as floodwaters remain in the north and storms hit the far west.

More than 10,000 ducks will be destroyed at two farms north of Melbourne after an outbreak of bird flu.

A car bomb near a funeral procession outside a hospital in east Baghdad has killed at least 28 people and wounded 50.

There is still no word from Papua New Guinea's ousted prime minister Sir Michael Somare, despite a statement released by his daughter claiming he orchestrated a failed military mutiny.