WA Premier Roger Cook says rescued German backpacker Carolina Wilga is in high spirits despite her outback ordeal, which saw her spend 11 nights in freezing temperatures.

A backpacker survived nearly two weeks lost in Western Australia’s outback by drinking from puddles and sleeping in a cave, police have said.

China is expected to be keeping on a close eye in military exercises being held in northern Australia from today. Thieves have stolen footage for an upcoming footy documentary from Hollywood star Eric ...