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This soldier 'lost his identity' after leaving the army but found it again where he had been deployed

PTSD, anxiety and depression dogged Michael Jefferies after he left the military, but he was able to start healing in an unexpected place.
Michael Jeffries was diagnosed with PTSD and major depressive disorder after he left the Australian army.

As the US election approaches, this is how AI is already changing political campaigns

Recent election campaigns from Pakistan, India and Indonesia have shown radical new uses of generative AI that change how campaigns are run. Here's what's coming for Australia and the rest of the world.
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Cattle sail from Darwin as Indonesian live export trade resumes

Indonesia has finally issued import permits for Australian cattle with the first ship now on the water bound for Jakarta.
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A truck of cattle is parked next to a large boat, ready to loaded for export

The new Indonesian president's personality could cause headaches for Canberra, say experts

Experts warn the presumptive new president's personality and questionable past could cause some headaches for Canberra.
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Indonesia elects Prabowo Subianto as new President

Resty Woro Yuniar says the election result is not a surprise and new President Prabowo Subianto will likely continue the programs of Joko Widodo.
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Duration: 7 minutes 2 seconds

Prabowo Subianto elected as Indonesia's next President

Indonesians have overwhelmingly voted for Prabowo Subianto, making him the nation's oldest ever first-term President. 
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Duration: 1 minute 35 seconds

Former military commander to become Indonesia’s new president

A former military commander, who was once barred from entering Australia because of his human rights record, has become Indonesia's new president.
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Duration: 5 minutes 16 seconds

What does Prabowo Subianto winning Indonesia's presidential election mean for Indonesians in Australia?

Indonesians in Australia who voted in this week's presidential elections have expressed scepticism about the provisional results and concerns about the future should the provisional winner, Prabowo Subianto, be officially confirmed as the country's next president.
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Prabowo Subianto declares victory in Indonesian election

The quick count shows the man once banned from entering Australia over human rights concerns won the top job after waiting for 15 years.
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Duration: 2 minutes 21 seconds

Prabowo Subianto claims Indonesian presidential election victory as counting continues

A former military general once banned from Australia over his human rights record is leading Indonesia's election count, according to unofficial results. Here's what that could mean.
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High turnout expected for world's biggest single-day election

Frontrunner Prabowo Subianto has rebranded his image to appeal to younger voters by tapping into the power of social media.
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Duration: 3 minutes 23 seconds

Polls have closed in the world's biggest one-day election. So who is in the running to be Indonesia's next president?

Today millions of Indonesians headed to the polls to elect a new leader. Here's a look at who's in the running and the issues that could have swayed voters.
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New Indonesian dynasty could threaten democracy

The son of the incumbent president is on the ticket of the leading campaign in the Indonesian election.
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Duration: 7 minutes 7 seconds

Candidates make final pitches before Indonesian election

A campaign blackout is now in place for three days before millions of voters in South East Asia's biggest democracy head to the polls.
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Duration: 1 minute 37 seconds

A massive fire left 7,000 people, including thousands of children, homeless. Australia didn't seem to notice

In the Rohingya refugee camps of Cox's Bazar, more than 1 million people are living in worsening conditions. However, the world wasn't watching when tragedy unfolded.
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Prabowo Subianto poised to become next Indonesian president

The former military general is leading in the polls ahead of the election, despite accusations Subianto was involved with the deadly kidnapping of activists in 1998.
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Duration: 4 minutes 4 seconds

With no sailing experience, an Aussie surfer set off on a 9,000km adventure and had the trip of a lifetime

Torren Martyn and his partner Aiyana Powell barely knew how to sail before embarking on 12-month voyage through the tropics. On their little boat Calypte, the couple braved wild weather, survived a brush with death and scored some of the best waves of their lives.
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How a military general turned political bridesmaid became Indonesia's most likely next president

After vying for Indonesia's top office for more than a decade, Prabowo Subianto is finally eyeing victory at this week's presidential election.
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The race for Indonesia's presidency has officially begun

Expatriate voters of Indonesia residing in the Northern Territory head to the polls early to cast their ballot.
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Duration: 1 minute 57 seconds

A Russian-backed 'city' is emerging over the back fence of Bali's Eat Pray Love house

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.
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Why are Indonesia's presidential candidates campaigning with anime and K-pop trends?

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.
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'We will know whether democracy lives or dies by the end of 2024': Why this year could change everything

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?
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Indonesia's election combines dark history and future dynasty

The controversial Prabowo Subianto's candidacy has been bolstered by his partnership with the country's current president Joko Widodo.
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Duration: 7 minutes 19 seconds

Is Pancasila still relevant in Indonesia?

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?
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Duration: 6 minutes 12 seconds

Sea sponge study suggests Earth has already surpassed 1.5C of warming

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.
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