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Grant Dooley (centre) helps carry embassy gardener Suryadi to an ambulance.

‘I hear a soft moaning’: Inside the chaos of the 2004 Jakarta embassy bombing

A member of Australia’s diplomatic staff at the time describes his dramatic survival – and considers whether such an attack is likely to happen again.

  • Grant Dooley

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Bibi Rahimi Farhangdost in the Indonesian town of Ciawi in February 2024.

Bibi’s father sold everything to save his daughter. He died before he could see her live

It’s not often enough in journalism that you can follow up a heartbreaking story with a positive outcome. This is one of those times.

  • Zach Hope

Terrified passengers leap into the sea to escape deadly ferry blaze

An Indonesian boat carrying hundreds of people caught fire at sea off Sulawesi island, killing at least three people and sparking a major rescue effort.

If you ride on the back of motorbike ride-shares Gojek or Grab, you need motorbike insurance.

The head-turning item I take to Bali to ensure I get home in one piece

On the Island of the Gods, these simple steps will give you the best chance of returning home unscathed.

  • Jenny Hewett
Anantara Ubud.

A special experience changed my mind about Bali

Ubud is overrun by tourists, but you can still connect with authentic Balinese life if you look in the right places.

  • Brian Johnston
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki after errupting on Monday.

Australian airlines cancel flights again after latest volcanic eruption

For the second time since the start of June, several airlines have had to cancel or delay services to and from Bali.

  • Frances Howe
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Bejo Santoso (right) with Muhamad Kholil, who is waiting for news on his missing wife, Siti.

‘I tied his body to my thigh’: Extraordinary stories of death and survival in Bali ferry disaster

Bejo Santoso was leaving his family to go back to his Bali construction job. Soon, he and a small group of passengers would find themselves fighting for their lives.

  • Amilia Rosa and Zach Hope
Mount Raung, in East Java, as seen from Gilimanuk Port in Bali.

Dozens missing after ferry sinks off Bali

Rescuers are searching for dozens of people who went missing in rough seas after a ferry carrying more than 60 people sank near the Indonesian resort island.

Mandira Beach Resort & Spa, Legian, Bali.

This ’80s Bali resort blends nostalgia with bargain-priced luxury

Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa in Legian is one of the best and most affordable in Bali.

  • Jenny Hewett
Mogami frigates off the coast of Japan and at sea.

Inside the futuristic Japanese warship that could change the face of the Australian navy

Australia is about to spend $10 billion on a new fleet of frigates, with German and Japanese ship makers battling for the contract.

  • David King

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