Timor-Leste
Sciences & Technology
Book extract
Island encounters
A new book explores the history and culture of Timor-Leste from the outside in, weaving together the past, present and future of an island divided by colonialism and conflict
Sciences & Technology
How Timor-Leste has mobilised against COVID-19
Timor-Leste is now COVID-19 free, but the ongoing threat of disruption from the pandemic could have longer term impacts on the country
Politics & Society
Timor-Leste’s political impasse
Despite a decade of relative political stability, Timor-Leste is going to the polls again as a result of fractious relations among the major parties
Environment
Keeping the water running in Timor Leste
What happens after water tanks are installed for communities and the NGOs leave?
Arts & Culture
Light shines on Timor-Leste
Xanana Gusmão says his country is making strong progress after winning independence and explains how Australia can help – and also learn