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Tsunami, drug arrests marked new era for Indonesia ties

Australia's response to the Boxing Day tsunami helped boost relations with Indonesia, but high-profile arrests would soon test the relationship.

Bali Nine member walks on decades-old 'joyride' charge

Bali Nine member walks on decades-old 'joyride' charge

A Bali Nine member has avoided punishment for "joyriding" two decades ago, just before he was locked up in an Indonesian prison over the notorious drug plot.

Christmas comes early as Bali Nine return to families

Christmas comes early as Bali Nine return to families

Five members of the Bali Nine are adjusting to the spotlight after coming home but are excited to spend Christmas with families for the first time in decades.

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Why did Indonesia release the Bali Five now? Its new leader wants to send a strong message to the world

Following weeks of intrigue about a possible deal, the remaining members of the Bali Nine have been released from prison in Indonesia and returned to Australia. The five Australians had served nearly 20 years of their life sentence for their involvement in a drug-smuggling operation.

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Final 5 Members of Infamous 'Bali Nine' Drug Ring Return to Australia After 19 Years in Indonesian Prison

Australia has repatriated the last five members of the "Bali Nine," a group convicted in 2005 for attempting to smuggle 18 pounds of heroin out of Indonesia.

Bali Nine face reintegration challenge in Australia

Five Australians convicted of drug smuggling in Indonesia have landed home, with the members of the infamous Bali Nine expressing gratitude for their return.

Bali Nine Australians Return Home After 2 Decades Imprisonment

Five members of the Bali Nine gang, imprisoned in Indonesia for heroin trafficking, have returned to Australia after two decades. Negotiated by PM Albanese...

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Decorated photographer reveals rare Bali Nine frames

Decorated photographer reveals rare Bali Nine frames

As Australia moves to bring home the surviving members of the Bali Nine, award-winning AAP photographer Mick Tsikas reflects on his years covering their fate.

After Nearly 2 Decades, Bali Nine Members May Finally Return To Australia, Here’s What’s Going On

After Nearly 2 Decades, Bali Nine Members May Finally Return To Australia, Here’s What’s Going On

The Bali Nine saga, which has captivated Australia for nearly two decades, might be on the verge of a new chapter. Here's what to know.

5 Australians serving life sentences for drugs in Indonesia could soon return home

5 Australians serving life sentences for drugs in Indonesia could soon return home

The remaining five Australians from the Bali Nine group who are serving life sentences for drug smuggling in Indonesia could be repatriated home this month as Indonesia and Australia put finishing touches on a draft proposal for their transfer

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Indonesia hands Australia draft Bali Nine repatriation deal in ‘significant step forward’

Indonesia hands Australia draft Bali Nine repatriation deal in ‘significant step forward’

Australia’s home affairs minister Tony Burke says some issues are yet to be resolved but hails Indonesian goodwill

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'Significant step' in push to repatriate Bali Nine

'Significant step' in push to repatriate Bali Nine

Five Australians serving life sentences in Indonesia for their role in attempting to smuggle heroin as part of the Bali Nine are a step closer to coming home.

‘Time for compassion to prevail’: could the remaining Bali Nine members finally be coming home?

‘Time for compassion to prevail’: could the remaining Bali Nine members finally be coming home?

The new Indonesian president – who came to office with a questionable human rights record – has emerged as an unlikely champion for a prisoner swap deal

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Bali Nine: who were they?

Bali Nine: who were they?

The Australians were arrested in 2005 for attempting to smuggle heroin out of the Indonesian resort island

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Bali Nine have served 'more than enough time': advocate

A supporter of one of the Bali Nine drug smugglers says returning the group to Australia to be with loved ones will make a difference in their rehabilitation.

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