Zach Hope
Zach Hope is South-East Asia correspondent. He is a former reporter at the Brisbane Times.
Laos hostel offered Australian teens free shots hours before they became critically ill
The manager of a Laos backpacker hostel served shots of local vodka to Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones but denies that his drinks made them sick.
- by Zach Hope and Nick Ralston
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Melbourne teenagers in critical condition in Thailand after suspected methanol poisoning
The two young Melbourne women had been travelling in Laos. At least 10 other people are believed to have also fallen ill.
- by Melissa Cunningham, Madeleine Heffernan, Sarah Danckert and Zach Hope
Analysis
US Votes 2024
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
Updated
Volcanoes
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
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
Prosecutors say accused killer of Australians in the Philippines had gambling addiction
They claim Ronel Estipona Perido was also motivated by revenge.
- by Zach Hope and Aram Lascano
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
Disgraced former Malaysian leader loses bid to end case
A judge in Kuala Lumpur has ruled there is enough evidence for another case against jailed corrupt politician Najib Razak.
- by Zach Hope
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