An elderly woman emerged from the schoolroom wiping away tears. Loved ones died fighting for her right to vote. She honours them by doing so,despite the painful memories.
Woolcott’s wise and steady advice to the Australian government to preserve its relationship with Indonesia proved to be the correct one.
In terrier-like fashion,Shirley Shackleton never gave up trying to uncover what happened on October 16,1975,in a small town in East Timor.
The East Timor president urged Australia to act as he paid tribute to Shirley Shackleton,the widow of one of the journalists killed by Indonesian forces.
“The biggest lie at the moment is that we are doing ‘freedom of navigation operations’ in the South China Sea ... We’re not Dora the Explorer or Matthew Flinders.”
Dili is a short distance from Australia but feels like world away.
It is the national carrier's first international route using Embraer E190 aircraft and also its shortest international route.
This is one of the most picturesque stretches of coast I've seen,dotted with coconut palms,papaya trees and cactus.
Stay for a few days and you'll discover lovely beaches,invigorating hikes,tasty restaurants and vibrant markets.
A wellness adventure in Timor-Leste opens the mind and strengthens the body.
Here,visitors are reminded that time is indeed one of the great luxuries.