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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

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Indonesian activist attacked.

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
Grant Schultz has been charged with two counts of people smuggling.

‘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
A giant banner of Khamenei stretched over one of the Islamic Cultural Centre’s windows.

‘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
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan temple, with its multi-tiered shrine, and Lake Bratan, is famed Balinese landmark.

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
Jetstar Aircraft A321LR flight from Newcastle to Bali.

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
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The lie-flat seat is OK on length, but not much wider than a standard economy seat.

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
Indonesian artist and activist Tisna Sanjaya at work.

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
Gregor Haas (right) with son Payne at the 2019 Dally M awards.

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
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) and Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto walk during their meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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