Anne Barker
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Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Video released by Papuan fighters holding NZ pilot hostage warns 'ordeal could go on for a long time'
A New Zealand pilot, being held hostage in Indonesia's remote Papua region, warns his family that his ordeal "could go on for a long time," in a message sent via the rebels who are holding him captive. → Read More
Indonesian security forces ready to rescue hostage pilot but New Zealand wanted plan ditched
Papuan police say New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens is in good health and negotiations are being prioritised, while the rebels say they want a UN-mediated discussion before releasing him. → Read More
Papua independence fighters release images of New Zealand pilot hostage Philip Mehrtens
Independence fighters in Indonesia's Papua region release videos and photos of a New Zealand pilot they are holding hostage, declaring the images and video are proof of life. → Read More
How this forensics expert unearthed a drug war mystery while cleaning exhumed bodies in the Philippines
The truth about the tragic death of a young Philippine boy — and dozens more caught up in Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs — has come to light thanks to one woman and a makeshift ward. → Read More
Shirley Shackleton will be remembered as the fearless woman who campaigned to bring her husband's killers to justice
Shirley Shackleton, who has died aged 91, spent decades campaigning for justice for her husband, one of the Balibo Five group of Australian journalists killed in Timor-Leste in 1975. → Read More
Under Indonesia's new criminal code, rights groups fear more women will be forced to marry their rapists to escape prosecution
Three women's rights groups say Indonesia's controversial new criminal code will make it easier and more common for sexual assault victims to be forced into marrying their own rapists. WARNING: Readers may find details in this story distressing. → Read More
Chief bombmaker in Bali bombings released from Indonesian prison after 'good behaviour'
Chief bombmaker in the 2002 Bali bombings and convicted terrorist Umar Patek is released from prison in Java. → Read More
On this muddy hillside in West Java, Indonesia's earthquake horror is laid bare
Days after a deadly earthquake struck West Java, a mountain of mud sits where the village of Cijedil once was, with dozens of homes and people trapped underneath. → Read More
A missile hits Poland and Russia leaves early — These were the big moments from the G20 summit in Bali
The second and final day of the G20 summit began earlier than anyone expected when an explosion in Poland shook world leaders and dragged them from their beds. These are the big moments from the Bali meeting. → Read More
Australia and China finally talk and a Russian hospital mystery: These were the big moments from the G20 summit in Bali
The G20 is in full swing on the resort island of Bali. But as usual, all the big moments and intrigue are happening on the sidelines of the summit. This is what you missed. → Read More
Corruption allegations engulfing Indonesian provincial governor Lukas Enembe spread to Perth casino
Indonesia has for weeks been transfixed by a corruption scandal involving a provincial governor, accused of spending tens of millions of dollars in foreign casinos. But now the scandal has spread to Australia. → Read More
Indonesian boating tragedy off Kimberley coast triggers reflection on border policy
Survivors from a fishing tragedy off the Kimberley coast earlier this year say it's time to rethink Australia and Indonesia's maritime border policy. → Read More
Bali bombmaker Umar Patek has sentence reduced, Anthony Albanese confirms
Umar Patek could be released from prison in Indonesia within days, after being sentenced to more than 20 years in prison in 2012 for his role in the bombings that killed more than 200 people, including 88 Australians. → Read More
Penny Wong and Wang Yi meet on sidelines of G20 in Bali, with hopes of 'stabilising' Australia-China relationship
In a sign of thawing relations, Penny Wong meets with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, in the first such talks since 2019. → Read More
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to meet his Australian counterpart, Penny Wong, on sidelines of G20 summit
The sidelines of this week's G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Bali will see the first in-person meeting of Australian and Chinese foreign ministers since 2019, before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Foreign Minister Penny Wong visits hometown during Malaysian visit, spruiks Australian diversity
Senator Wong has received a warm welcome in Kota Kinabalu, the city of her birth, and spoken about the many Australians who have connections with South-East Asia and other parts of the world. → Read More
Penny Wong stresses 'genuine links' with South-East Asia as she visits Vietnam, Malaysia
Penny Wong's visit to South-East Asia this week has a personal element. In addition to talks with ministers and officials, the Foreign Minister will be visiting her hometown of Sabah. → Read More
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese seeks to reboot Australia's ties as he heads to Indonesia on first bilateral visit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's subtle arts of statesmanship and regional diplomacy will be on test as he seeks to solidify Australia's relations with Indonesia to counter China's influence in the region. → Read More
The Philippines may vote Bongbong Marcos into office even though his parents stole billions from the country
On a plane stuffed with diamonds, art, gold and $1 million in cash, Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos fled the Philippines in disgrace. Three decades later, their son is set to become the country’s next president. → Read More
Juliana was kidnapped and taken from Timor Leste as a 'war trophy'. Two decades later, she made a daring dash for freedom
As she fled her captor of two decades, Juliana was chased though the jungle by soldiers. When she reached the croc-infested river that separated her from the safety of Timor Leste, she had no choice but to get in. → Read More