Environmental concerns for Timor-Leste cement project
James Norman
While plans to build a major cement project in Timor-Leste have brought the welcome promise of jobs for local people, the environmental and social costs could be catastrophic.
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Hamish McDonald
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Timor-Leste backing oil development before Hague ruling
Hamish McDonald
Timor-Leste’s leaders are at odds over progressing with plans for a huge oil and gas project despite the uncertain outcome of talks in The Hague over maritime boundaries.
Scott Morrison pulls the plug on China Ausgrid deal
Hamish McDonald
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A rare visit to the Manus Island detention centres to interview and photograph refugees revealed the violence awaiting them in the community and the obstacles to reporting this black spot.
