The Latest Breaking News from Makassar

Rescuers race to find survivors after Indonesian ferry fire kills five

Authorities say at least 229 people rescued so far

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Indonesia Protest Blaze Kills 3 As Anger Erupts Over Driver's Death

A fire started by protesters at a council building in eastern Indonesia killed at least three people, a local official said on Saturday, after the death of a man hit by a police vehicle sparked widespread demonstrations.

International Business Times · Aug 30, 2025

3 dead after mob sets fire to Indonesian regional parliament building

An angry mob has set fire to a local parliament building in Makassar, Indonesia, leaving at least three people dead and five others hospitalized

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025

Fresh evidence emerges in search for descendants of Australia's little-known overseas settlement

Don Wininba Ganambarr's grandmother vanished from a remote beach, only to reappear in mysterious circumstances decades later. She could be key to solving the mystery of Australia's little-known overseas settlement.

ABC News · Apr 9, 2023

Search for descendants of Aboriginal people who settled in Indonesia at least 150 years ago

There's growing evidence Aboriginal people moved to Indonesia at least 150 years ago and started families. These images are the first photographic proof of this community.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2023

Young port workers in the maritime city of Makassar lack digital skills. Vocational schools can be the solution

The city of Makassar in South Sulawesi, Indonesia has seen fast economic growth in the past few years. In 2019, the province’s growth reached 6.9% – higher than the 5% national rate – with rapid infrastructure development, particularly in the maritime industry.

The Conversation · Jan 24, 2023

Woman killed in tug-of-war game after rope pings back and drags her into concrete block

Masita B was participating in a world record attempt in Makassar, Indonesia, on Sunday when suddenly the mile-long rope pinged back and dragged her into a concrete barrier

Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

‘We can do much more’: Albanese calls on business to look past China to opportunities in Indonesia

Prime minister says there is significant opportunity for Australian companies in Indonesia’s growing economy

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2022

It is clear Australia’s voice is being heard in the region – and that’s in no small part due to Penny Wong

The foreign minister has exploded out of the blocks since Labor won the election. Her aspiration is to be a serious person in serious times

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2022

Australian leader visits Indonesia's Makassar to deepen ties

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited an eastern Indonesia area with close ties to Indigenous Australians as he continued a trip aiming to strengthen his country’s economic ties with its closest major neighbor

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022