Sara Connor murder trial over policeman's death to begin November 9
Supporters of Byron Bay woman Sara Connor are calling for those who know her to write a character reference ahead of her trial.
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Jewel Topsfield
Jewel Topsfield is Fairfax's Indonesia correspondent. She is an award-winning journalist who has been with Fairfax Media for 10 years. Most recently, she was education editor at The Age for five years. Prior to that she was the launch deputy editor of the National Times, Fairfax’s online opinion site. She also spent three years in the Canberra Press Gallery covering immigration, education, the environment and water.
Australian resident Jessica Wongso jailed for 20 years for cyanide-coffee murder
Australian permanent resident Jessica Kumala Wongso has been sentenced to 20 years' jail for murdering her friend with cyanide-laced coffee after a sensational trial broadcast live on national television in Indonesia.
Push for Montara oil spill to be raised at summit as Bishop visits Indonesia
An advocate for victims of the worst oil spill in the history of Australia's offshore petroleum industry is lobbying for the 2009 maritime disaster to be on the agenda at a Bali meeting.
Joyce pushes for resolution of disrupted live cattle trade with Indonesia
Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce warns any interruption to trade will hurt exporters, importers and Indonesian consumers.
Australian paedophile Robert Ellis sentenced to 15 years' jail in Bali
Australian paedophile Robert Andrew Fiddes Ellis has been sentenced to 15 years' jail after being found guilty of persuading children to commit an indecent act.
Crean to hold talks in Jakarta amid cattle breeding rule debate
Australian live cattle representatives have flown to Jakarta for talks amid fears a proposed new trade rule could threaten the viability of the industry.
High Court rules out $US125 million lawsuit against Jakarta international school
The mother of one of the children sued the school after claiming that both the cleaners and educators sexually assaulted her son.
A smarter way to fight fire
After years of toxic haze from fires in Borneo and Sumatra affecting people across South-east Asia, an Australian firefighter is pioneering a new approach.
Jakarta offers bounty to citizens who catch rats
The infamous Jakarta rat now has a hefty price on its head, as the city outsources its vermin eradication program to the populace.
Jakarta governor investigated over alleged Islam insult as elections loom
Maverick Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, or Ahok, as he is known, has never had a filter.
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