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John Howard on one of his election campaign morning walks in 2004. The victory was perhaps the high point in his entire term.

He crushed Latham in 2004, but unlocked cabinet papers reveal the problems Howard could not fix

John Howard’s victory at the 2004 election remains one of federal politics’ most remarkable achievements. But cabinet papers from that year show it was the start of the end.

  • Shane Wright

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A Timor-Leste woman shows the ink on her finger that proves she has voted.

Australia could learn a lot about elections from Timor-Leste

An elderly woman emerged from the schoolroom wiping away tears. Loved ones died fighting for her right to vote. She honours them by doing so, despite the painful memories.

  • Jon Faine
Richard Woolcott who was Australia’s ambassador To Indonesia in 1975, at the Glebe Coronor s Court where he gave evidence into the Balibo 5 inquest, 2007.

Diplomat steered Australia’s relationship with Asia at difficult time

Woolcott’s wise and steady advice to the Australian government to preserve its relationship with Indonesia proved to be the correct one.

  • Malcolm Brown
Shirley Shackleton at her home in Albert Park, 1996.

Wife of ‘Balibo Five’ journalist campaigned for the truth

In terrier-like fashion, Shirley Shackleton never gave up trying to uncover what happened on October 16, 1975, in a small town in East Timor.

  • Malcolm Brown
Greg Shackleton painting the word ’Australia” and a flag on the wall of a building in Balibo.

‘Long overdue’: Ramos-Horta calls on Australia to release Balibo files

The East Timor president urged Australia to act as he paid tribute to Shirley Shackleton, the widow of one of the journalists killed by Indonesian forces.

  • Chris Barrett
Professor Clinton Fernandes.

Ex-soldier still fighting for a better Australia

“The biggest lie at the moment is that we are doing ‘freedom of navigation operations’ in the South China Sea ... We’re not Dora the Explorer or Matthew Flinders.”

  • Maher Mughrabi
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Dili: The best time to visit this fascinating destination is during the May to November dry season.

Dili, East Timor travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

Dili is a short distance from Australia but feels like world away.

  • John Borthwick
Qantas Embraer E190-100.

Airline review: QantasLink Embraer E190-100, economy class, Darwin To Dili

It is the national carrier's first international route using Embraer E190 aircraft and also its shortest international route.

  • John Borthwick
Sharing Bali and Beyond's Atauro Island huts are just metres from the sea.

Travel tips and advice for Timor-Leste: An adventure tour through our spectacular neighbour

This is one of the most picturesque stretches of coast I've seen, dotted with coconut palms, papaya trees and cactus.

  • Nina Karnikowski
The view from the Cristo Rei Statue in Dili.

Travel guide and things to do in Dili, East Timor: The three-minute guide

Stay for a few days and you'll discover lovely beaches, invigorating hikes, tasty restaurants and vibrant markets.

  • Nina Karnikowski

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