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Rescuers race to find survivors after Indonesian ferry fire kills five

Authorities say at least 229 people rescued so far

The Independent UK

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

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

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Indonesia Protest Blaze Kills 3 As Anger Erupts Over Driver Death

At least three people were killed by a fire started by protesters at a council building in eastern Indonesia's Makassar city, a local official told AFP Saturday, after demonstrations across the country following the death of a motorcycle taxi driver hit by a police vehicle.

International Business Times

Tensions soar in Indonesia as protests over police brutality and lawmakers' allowances continue

Clashes between demonstrators and riot police also broke out in other cities across the country, including Surabaya, Solo, Yogyakarta, Medan, Makassar, Manado, Bandung and Manokwari in the easternmost Papua region.

Euronews

No land, no future: The dilemma facing rural youth in Indonesia

Every morning, Indah (18 years old) wakes early to catch the company bus from her coastal village in Maros Regency, South Sulawesi. She travels for over one hour to a shrimp manufacturing warehouse in the urban outskirts of Makassar City—the capital of the province.

The Conversation

Wallacea is a living laboratory of Earth's evolution – and its wildlife, forests and reefs will be devastated unless we all act

This article is part of a series of analyses presented by The Conversation Indonesia to celebrate the 2023 Wallacea Science Symposium at Hasanuddin University in Makassar, South Sulawesi Province, from 13th to 15th August.

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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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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The Guardian - AU

Albanese says Australian businesses ‘raring to go’ as he promises stronger economic ties with Indonesia

Ahead of travelling to Makassar on Tuesday, Anthony Albanese tells Jakarta business leaders Australia will partner with Indonesia to drive clean energy transition

AAP

Indonesian relationship sophisticated: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in the Indonesian city of Makassar, a trip he says is symbolic of Australia's relationship with its Asian neighbour.

The Independent UK

25 missing after cargo boat sinks in Indonesia

Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for 25 people who are missing after a cargo boat sank in the Makassar Strait in South Sulawesi province

Bangkok Post

26 missing in Indonesian boat accident

MAKASSAR, Indonesia: Indonesian rescue teams were looking for 26 people missing on Saturday after a boat with 43 people on board capsized off Sulawesi island.

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