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The PM greeted the US and Canadian leaders ahead of the first talks at the APEC summit in Peru, which were skipped by China’s leader Xi Jinping.
- by David Crowe
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Anxious Singapore urges Trump to stay engaged in South-East Asia
Leaders across the globe are coming to terms with what a second Trump presidency will mean for their patch. Here, he’s among the three most important players.
- by Zach Hope
It was a sad night at Bali’s airport, but good news is in the air
The airlines had no answers: people stuck in Bali had to find a hotel or get comfortable at the airport.
- by Amilia Rosa and Zach Hope
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Volcanic eruption grounds Bali flights, leaving travellers stranded
Airlines have cancelled dozens of flights, leaving passengers stranded at airports in Australia and Indonesia.
- by Gemma Grant, Amilia Rosa, Zach Hope and Riley Walter
Bali police now wish to question Australians over spa scandal
Despite claims that Ricky Olarenshaw and three other Australians were the true owners of a busted Bali massage parlour, police there have not been particularly interested in them. Until now.
- by Zach Hope and Amilia Rosa
Albanese flies to South America on trade rescue mission after Trump victory
The prime minister is seeking to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping within days to shore up a $327 billion economic relationship.
- by David Crowe
Ricky Olarenshaw’s wife to remain locked up over Bali spa scandal
Nitha claimed she should never have been arrested because Olarenshaw and his three Australian business partners were the true owners of Flame Spa Bali.
- by Zach Hope and Amilia Rosa
Nuns among the victims of volcanic eruption that burnt houses, convent
Volcanic material was thrown up to 6km from the crater of Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, blanketing nearby villages with debris and setting fire to buildings.
- by Jakobus Herin
Olarenshaw the ‘mastermind’ behind Bali spa, arrested wife claims
Ex-AFL player Ricky Olarenshaw is accused by his estranged Balinese wife of deciding the risqué direction of their massage business.
- by Zach Hope and Amilia Rosa
Prominent Widodo critic arrested days into new Indonesian president’s reign
The arrest of Thomas Lembong, who is well-known and respected in Australian political circles, has raised the eyebrows of those trying to understand the new administration of Prabowo Subianto.
- by Zach Hope and Karuni Rompies
Bali massage scandal: Olarenshaw’s sister-in-law calls on ex-footballer to help his family
The validity of the of arrest of Ricky Olarenshaw’s estranged wife was to be challenged in a Denpasar court on Monday. But Bali police failed to attend the hearing.
- by Zach Hope and Amilia Rosa
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