The landmark agreement commits both countries to "meet the common danger" in the event of an armed attack on either. With that, questions have been raised about Australia's role if the conflict in West Papua escalates.
The recent protests across Indonesia, and across the globe, wasn't just sparked by public outrage over the generous perks awarded to MPs — but from deeper-rooted problems with the country's democratic system.
After protests turned violent over MP perks in Indonesia, mobs looted the homes of four suspended parliamentarians, stealing some luxury items while destroying others including sports cars.
The upcoming March for Australia has drawn mixed reactions among migrants, with some fearful of anti-immigration sentiment, while others say they are not concerned.
Indonesia marked its Independence Day by sending almost 18 tonnes of essentials into Gaza with the help of the Jordanian air force, but how effective was the "special gift" to the Muslim nation's "brothers and sisters"?
A pristine archipelago off Indonesia's east coast emerges as the latest battleground between conservationists and the government, who are at odds over the country's nickel industry.
Indonesia's National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit says two people have been arrested in connection to a shooting that killed one Australian and injured another.