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Bali bombmaker's early release is 'shocking': Hunter survivor

A Lake Macquarie woman who survived a deadly attack in Bali's major tourism district two decades ago says she is shocked the bombmaker behind the act of terrorism has been let out of jail early.

Newcastle Herald

Grief and disappointment in West Australian seaside town of Busselton after release of Bali terrorist Umar Patek

The West Australian seaside town of Busselton remains deeply affected by the Bali bombings — and the release of Umar Patek has been a terrible reminder.

ABC News

Bali bomb maker Umar Patek released from Indonesian prison

Patek was jailed 10 years ago over role in 2002 attacks, which killed more than 200 people

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Indonesia releases convicted Bali bomber Umar Patek

Patek was serving a 20 year sentence for his role in the 2002 attacks that killed 202 people from 21 countries.

Al Jazeera

Indonesia sex ban set could affect British tourists in Bali

The new legislation outlaws sex before marriage and living with a partner before marriage

Wales Online

Dfat updates travel advice for Indonesia: how will Australian tourists be affected by laws banning sex outside marriage?

Planning a Bali holiday? Here’s what we know about the new laws and what they mean for travellers and the LGBTQI+ community

The Guardian - AU

‘A little nerve-racking’: worry and scepticism in Bali over ban on sex outside marriage

Residents voice concerns over whether changes to Indonesia’s criminal code will hit the island’s vital tourism sector

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Release of Bali bomb maker 'difficult day' for Australians, says deputy PM

Indonesia's release of convicted Bali bomb maker Umar Patek will be a "difficult day" for Australians who lost loved ones and relatives in the attacks, Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said on Thursday.

Reuters

Indonesia paroles the bombmaker in Bali's deadly 2002 attacks

An Islamic militant convicted of making the explosives used in the bombings that killed over 200 people was paroled after serving about half of his original 20-year prison sentence.

WEKU

Morning Mail: doctors warn of long Covid, green light for giant grid batteries, Bali bomber released

In today’s newsletter: AMA says ‘weak political leadership’ has opened the door to ongoing virus risk; giant batteries to get go-ahead; David Warner launches spray at Cricket Australia

The Guardian - AU

Bombmaker behind 2002 Bali bombings released from prison after serving half of 20-year sentence

Indonesian authorities say he has been successfully reformed in prison

Evening Standard

Indonesia releases on parole Bali bomb maker Umar Patek - statement

Indonesia has released on parole Umar Patek, a bomb maker in deadly 2002 Bali attacks, the ministry of law and human rights said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Bali bombmaker released on parole from Indonesian prison: official

One of the bombmakers in the Bali blasts that killed more than 200 people two decades ago was released on parole on Wednesday, an Indonesian official said, months after Jakarta reduced his 20-year prison sentence.

Bangkok Post

Indonesia releases bombmaker in Bali attacks on parole

A bombmaker in the 2002 Bali attacks that killed 202 people has been released from an Indonesian prison after serving half his 20-year sentence

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Chief bombmaker in Bali bombings released from Indonesian prison after 'good behaviour'

The chief Bali bomber is released from his Indonesian prison after serving little more than half his sentence in a move the Australian Home Affairs Minister has described as a "horrible day for Bali bombing victims".

Reuters

Tourists 'think twice' about Indonesia following criminal code revisions

Indonesia's decision to outlaw cohabitation and sex outside of marriage may hurt the tourism industry in Bali, travelers and businesses said, just as the island destination gets back on its feet after the COVID pandemic.

The New Daily

Indonesia sex ban may cool Aussies’ love affair with Bali

A new so-called 'bonk ban' in Indonesia has made the biggest headlines – but what does it mean for Australian tourists?

Daily Mirror

Tourists heading to Bali warned of new Indonesia law banning extra-marital sex

Tourists to Indonesia who are caught having extra marital sex could end up in prison under new laws which also prohibit the promotion of contraception and defaming the president

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Bangkok Post

Australia seeks 'clarity' over Indonesian sex ban

Australia said Wednesday it was seeking more information on Indonesia's move to criminalise sex outside of marriage, as the ban's impact on tourists to Bali and other parts of the majority-Muslim nation remained unclear.

The Conversation

Indonesia has handed over the reins of the G20, but it will still play an influential role. Here's why

Indonesia has handed the G20 presidency over to India, following a successful summit in Bali last month.

Manchester Evening News

Sex outside marriage banned in Indonesia with anyone caught - including tourists - risking a year in prison

The new law applies in top travel destinations including Bali the islands off Lombok

Bangkok Post

G20-2023: What is India's agenda?

The success of the G20 in Bali has turned President Widodo Joko into a global leader for overcoming divisions regarding the war in Ukraine. The G20 leaders' declaration was issued, surprising everyone. Behind the scenes, however, kudos went to India which helped draft the communique. Now, India, as the current…

Daily Mirror

Greenpeace begs Indonesian government to call off Sotheby's auction of Bali archipelago

Environmental experts are pleading with the Indonesian government to cancel a controversial auction selling off 100 tropical islands to the highest bidder "before it causes worse impacts"

Bangkok Post

Indonesia eyes property, economic boost with residency visa plan for foreign investors

Indonesia is preparing to unveil more details on its long-term residency visa scheme to attract foreign capital and property investors including from mainland China and Hong Kong, as Southeast Asia's biggest economy recovers from a pandemic-induced slump.

Daily Mirror

Tropical paradise archipelago of 100 islands to be sold to highest 'billionaire' bidder

The decision to sell off an entire Indonesian archipelago in Bali has been slammed by worried environmentalists who say the development will "impact the local community"

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