Indonesia

Expatriate voters of Indonesia currently residing in the Northern Territory have headed to the polls early to cast their ballot.

This patch of dirt was once a lush jungle that locals say was home to ancient spirits. Now, luxury villas, bars and restaurants are being built here instead to bring in foreign investors.

This year, more than half of the eligible voters in Indonesia are young people. The election is not only influenced by political dynasties but also overshadowed by references to K-pop, anime, and manga, which many believe are being used to garner political advantages.

Countries with a combined population of more than three and a half billion people will head to the polls in 2024 to participate in presidential, legislative and parliamentary elections. So could this be the greatest test of democracy?

The controversial Prabowo Subianto's candidacy has been bolstered by his partnership with the country's current president Joko Widodo.

Unity in diversity is in Indonesia's official motto and one of five values the country was built on, known collectively as 'Pancasila.' Is it still standing strong or are religious and political tensions undermining it?

An analysis of sea sponge skeletons from the Caribbean suggests Earth has already hit 1.7 degrees and could be 2C warmer than before industrialisation in the next six years, but not all scientists are convinced.

It's a three-horse race in the upcoming Indonesian presidential elections, but a candidate with a very controversial past is well ahead in the polls.

Less than a fortnight out from Indonesia's election, President Joko Widodo's son is proving to be the decisive factor driving some of the country's almost 200 million voters towards his joint ticket. Could he secure the Widodo political dynasty?

The ABC understands there are a few thousand cattle held up in yards around the Northern Territory's Top End, and two live export vessels anchored off Darwin, as the industry waits for the permit issue to be resolved.

Political dynasties have become part of the fabric of Indonesia. But experts say they crowd out space for other candidates, who may not be as well-known or wealthy.

Former special forces commander Prabowo Subianto had a fearsome reputation, but as he makes his third run for the presidency, he’s polling strongly with young voters. Reporter Natasya Salim explores his dark past and how his image overhaul could see him capture the presidency.

Young Indonesians now make up more than half of all voters. It’s a demographic shift that’s left presidential candidates scrambling to attract the youth vote, but are their tactics working?

Experts warn that with elections to be held in about 50 countries this year — including the world's biggest democracies in India, the United States, and Indonesia — the proliferation of easy-to-use AI tools is set to lead to a "tsunami of disinformation". 

With the chance to make an extra $10,000 a month, Robert has no issue pushing the agendas of presidential candidates online. He's among a growing army of "buzzers" threatening democracy in the lead-up to Indonesia's 2024 elections. 

Health officials in Indonesia are carrying out a mass immunisation drive after 11 cases of polio were detected on the country's main island.

A US woman who pleaded guilty to helping kill her mother and stuffing the body in a suitcase during a luxury vacation in Bali 10 years ago has been sentenced to 26 years in prison.

The deaths of 24 hikers in Indonesia last month have prompted experts to ask if tourists should be allowed to climb volcanoes.

As one of the most volcanically active regions on earth, Indonesia's mountains attract thousands of visitors each year. But the deaths of 24 hikers last month has prompted experts to renew warnings about the dangers of extreme tourism.

The government of South-East Asia's largest auto market is determined to increase domestic EV use and at the same time become a leading zero-emissions vehicle maker.

The three men vying to lead Australia's largest neighbour, Indonesia, have laid out their vision for foreign policy in the presidential debate ahead of next month's election.

One of the trains was carrying 287 passengers and the other one was carrying 191 passengers.

Despite hazardous incidents and some fatalities, visiting active volcanoes is a popular pastime for some.

The Batavia shipwreck, with its mutiny and murder, is ingrained in Western Australian history. Now, 400 years later, a restoration project is bringing pride and new skills to a group of inmates.

Indonesian students storm a convention centre housing hundreds of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar in Banda Aceh, demanding they be deported.