Indonesia
Generations of Australians have flocked to this beach. Today, it is desolate
The destruction of this former paradise is not from over-tourism, though many will say this has happened too.
- Zach Hope and Amilia Rosa
Latest
The shocking moment an Indonesian activist was allegedly attacked with chemicals in Jakarta
Indonesian authorities have arrested six people, four of them from the military’s intelligence unit, in connection to the incident that has sent a chill through Indonesian human rights activists.
- Zach Hope and Karuni Rompies
- Updated
- Australians abroad
‘Black flight’: Charter flight boss charged over alleged plot to smuggle Australians into Indonesia
Two men – without visas or passports – were allegedly discovered by Indonesian immigration authorities on board a small plane in the province of South Papua.
- Zach Hope, Jack Gramenz and Karuni Rompies
- Analysis
- Middle East at war
‘World’s thugs’: In Indonesia, resentment about the Iran war is everywhere
Politicians and pundits in Australia tell Muslims it is inappropriate to publicly mourn Iran’s dead supreme leader. There are no such qualms in Jakarta.
- Zach Hope and Karuni Rompies
The fabulous side of Bali still waiting to be discovered
Bali offers untold depth for the thinking traveller. But how many of us go deeper? These six experts live on the island and reckon we could do a lot better.
- Sue Williams
- ★★★½
- Airline reviews
When ‘the flight is full’ is what you want to hear before boarding
Strong passenger numbers increases the likelihood of more flights from Australia’s newest international airport.
- Sheriden Rhodes
This business class has one of the worst seats – and one of the best meals
I’m channelling my inner Cher as I step aboard, turning back time to see a dated business class seating layout.
- Chris Chamberlin
The radical new wave of Indonesian activist-artists hitting our shores
Driven by a powerhouse of local collectors and a bold new generation of talent, a high-voltage cultural exchange is rewriting the map of contemporary art.
- Jenna Price
Judge orders release of Payne Haas’ father, brands detention ‘illegal’
A court in the Philippines has delivered a significant victory for Gregor Haas after two years in custody, but authorities there are yet to set him free.
- Chris Barrett
Defence treaty will see more Australian military on Indonesian soil
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed off on the Treaty of Jakarta, which allows deeper ties between the Australian and Indonesian security forces.
- Zach Hope