Indonesia
Family of accused Bali cocaine runner break down in private meeting at police HQ
The mother and sister of Lamar Ahchee, who was arrested for allegedly accepting a delivery of 1.7 kilograms of cocaine hidden within chocolates, maintain his innocence.
- Amilia Rosa and Patrick Begley
Latest
New Bali jungle resort is beyond the tourist crowds and traffic of Ubud
A resort located well beyond the centre of town sounds increasingly like a good idea amid Ubud’s overtourism and standstill traffic.
- Penny Watson
- Updated
- Australians abroad
Australian identified after alleged 1.7kg cocaine bust in Bali
Police say a 43-year-old man was set to be paid just $4700 for his alleged role in handling drugs with a possible street value of more than $1 million.
- Zach Hope, Amilia Rosa, Patrick Begley and Cloe Read
- Opinion
- Foreign relations
Albanese set to land in a changed and changing Indonesia
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto envisions a golden future for his country. But his opponents fear a dark period ahead under the former military man.
- Peter Hartcher
- Opinion
- Beach and island holidays
The day an 80-year-old helped me overcome my biggest travel fear
“People getting bitten is very rare,” our guide says. “If they come towards you, fold your arms across your body and stay still.”
- Julietta Jameson
- Analysis
- Foreign relations
Quiet diplomacy? Albanese’s post-victory call caught on camera
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has taken the unusual step of uploading a video of his phone call with Anthony Albanese.
- Matthew Knott
Does Indonesia’s iconic pink beach live up to the hype? I found out
This rare beach is an Instagram delight, but there’s more to this destination’s wonders than just the colour of the sand.
- Brian Johnston
- ★★★½
- Airport reviews
This airport is hot, humid, dated and underwhelming
Indonesia’s biggest airport is not going to win any beauty contests and its design seems to undermine the air-conditioning.
- Jenny Hewett
- Opinion
- Opinion
Did we back the wrong war in the ’60s? Now Putin’s Russia is knocking on the door
Instead of backing West Papuan nationhood 60 years ago, Australia joined the US in suppressing Vietnam’s. Are national security chickens coming home to roost?
- Ben Bohane
‘Sneaky, shifty’: Coalition claims Labor is keeping it in the dark on Russia and Indonesia
The government insists it has no obligation to provide special briefings during the election period despite demands from the opposition.
- Matthew Knott
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