Last updated: March 12, 2011

Weather: Perth 16°C - 29°C . Sunny.

At least 54 Aussies in worst-hit area

Japan earthquake

THERE are 54 Australians registered in Japan's earthquake and tsunami zones but actual numbers in the area are likely to be higher, the government says.

Japan declares nuclear emergency

Japan

PRIME Minister Naoto Kan has ordered residents within 10km of Fukushima nuclear plant to leave as radiation levels soar at the site.

Japan quake: Latest updates

Tsunami damage

AN 8.9-magnitude earthquake has struck Japan. Latest updates will be posted by news.com.au as they come to hand.

Gibson dodges jail sentence

Mel Gibson

ACTOR fined $540 and told to undergo 52 weeks of counselling after he pleads "no contest" to battery of his ex-girlfriend.

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