Indonesian court knocks back calls for presidential election re-run

Indonesian court knocks back calls for presidential election re-run

The ruling has sparked street protests from backers of the failed presidential candidates,who had both claimed fraud.

  • byZach Hope

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The abandoned goat that now lives in five-star island luxury

The abandoned goat that now lives in five-star island luxury

Bonnie the Nihi Goat,as she’s known on Instagram,has become the accidental mascot of one of Indonesia’s most luxe resorts.

  • byJenny Hewett
A drunk Australian ran ‘amok’ in Bali. Locals locked him in a mini-mart

A drunk Australian ran ‘amok’ in Bali. Locals locked him in a mini-mart

After allegedly attacking a local,the Australian had to be kept safe from an angry mob at about 3.30am near the Potato Head Beach Club in North Kuta.

  • byZach Hope andKaruni Rompies
Caught at an Indonesian abattoir,this activist says he was beaten,burnt and smeared with blood
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Caught at an Indonesian abattoir,this activist says he was beaten,burnt and smeared with blood

Infiltrating the facility to check on humane treatment of cattle,the activist said he was hit by “a mob with a mob mentality”.

  • byZach Hope andKaruni Rompies
Indonesia told of mass cattle deaths only days after ship had left

Indonesia told of mass cattle deaths only days after ship had left

Indonesia says it would have liked to have known earlier that 151 animals had died on a transport vessel from Darwin.

  • byZach Hope andKaruni Rompies
More than 150 cattle died on a ship from Darwin. It could result in a diplomatic debacle

More than 150 cattle died on a ship from Darwin. It could result in a diplomatic debacle

Was the true death figure kept secret from the Indonesians? Neither the Australian government nor shipping company will say.

  • byZach Hope
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Indonesia suspends live cattle imports from Darwin export yard

Indonesia suspends live cattle imports from Darwin export yard

An Australian source told this masthead that more than 150 cattle from a Northern Territory property were dumped at sea.

  • byZach Hope andKaruni Rompies
Chinese men in Indonesia wanted to go by boat to Australia:police

Chinese men in Indonesia wanted to go by boat to Australia:police

The apparent attempt was thwarted by a tip-off from the Australian Federal Police and the reluctance of local fishermen to make the journey.

  • byZach Hope andAmilia Rosa
Indonesian military confirms authenticity of torture video,detains 13 of its own
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Indonesian military confirms authenticity of torture video,detains 13 of its own

The Papuan victim appeared to have his hands restrained behind his back underneath the level of the water,which had turned pink.

  • byZach Hope andKaruni Rompies
Rupert spent two weeks in Bali without drinking. He’s not alone

Rupert spent two weeks in Bali without drinking. He’s not alone

They’re calling it The Next Big Dry – young Australian travellers overseas turning their back on alcohol-fuelled partying and instead opting for high sobriety.

  • bySue Williams
Dozens of Rohingya refugees feared dead in boat tragedy off Indonesia

Dozens of Rohingya refugees feared dead in boat tragedy off Indonesia

Asian news agencies,one citing an Indonesian official,reported the boat was headed to Australia. Border Force said this was not true.

  • byZach Hope andKaruni Rompies