International
8 March 2018
A bold move has turned into a breakthrough for the young nation
International
3 March 2017
Fretilin is in the box seat for the presidency vote this month, with parliamentary elections to follow in July
International
21 December 2016
What, no golf course? Marketing Timor-Leste as a tourist destination can be challenging
International
17 February 2016
Xanana Gusmao – former president, former PM – is still very much a force to be reckoned with, writes Sara Niner
International
18 February 2015
Monday’s swearing in of a “remodelled” government signals a significant shift in East Timorese politics, writes Michael Leach
National affairs
6 December 2013
Australia could benefit too from a renegotiation of the maritime boundary, writes Michael Leach
International
10 July 2012
The results of the election suggest an intriguing balance in the new parliament, writes Michael Leach
International
8 June 2012
Even the party that loses next month’s election will share in the victory by helping set the tone for post-UN democracy in this young nation, writes Michael Leach
International
13 April 2012
Monday’s runoff vote is another step in the reconfiguration of East Timorese politics, writes Michael Leach
International
19 March 2012
The first round of Timor-Leste’s presidential poll signals not only a change in leader but also a vigorous parliamentary election in June, writes Michael Leach
International
4 March 2012
Michael Leach previews this month’s poll
National affairs
9 March 2011
If the regional asylum seeker processing centre goes ahead, the only real winner will be the Gillard government, writes Savitri Taylor
International
31 March 2010
Tension is simmering in East Timor
Books & arts
25 August 2009
Robert Connolly’s Balibo draws together more than three decades of committed investigation and writing