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Victim outrage VideoPremiumBali bombmaker sits down for hour-long sickening interview

The terrorist whose explosives were used to kill more than 200 people in Bali has appeared on an Indonesian talk show. 

Kate Purnell

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‘Still suffering’ VideoCommentsPremium
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Traumatised Bali bombing survivors say Govt ‘abandoned’ them

A silent crisis described as Australia’s ‘new Vietnam’ is engulfing Bali bombing survivors, who claim they have been failed by Federal and State governments.

Steve Butler

‘Crocodile tears’PremiumMcGowan isn’t swallowing a word of Bali bombmaker's apology

Premier Mark McGowan has dismissed an apology by Bali bombmaker Umar Patek to the families of the 88 Australian victims as fake contrition, describing his release from jail as a travesty.

Rebecca Le May

So sorryPremiumBali bomb maker sincerely apologises for ‘impact’ of crime

Paroled Indonesian militant Umar Patek has said sorry for his role in the Bali bombings in 2002 that killed 202 people, apologising ‘especially’ to Australians.

Staff Writers

‘Totally insensitive’CommentsPremium‘Just mad’: Bali bombing victims slam prison release

The early release from prison of the 2002 Bali bombings criminal known as the ‘demolition man’ has devastated WA survivors and families of those killed in the sickening attack.

Steve Butler

‘I’ll be first on the plane’PremiumAussie blast survivors sought for trial of Bin Laden clone

As Australian witnesses of the 2002 Bali bombings are being sought to give evidence in the Guantanamo Bay trial of alleged mastermind Riduan Isomudin Hambali, a Perth survivor says he won’t hesitate to testify.

Rebecca Le May

‘People were screaming’VideoCommentsAussie horror as Bali tribute shows ‘graphic’ bomb videos

The 20th anniversary memorial service in Kuta showed graphic video that caused attendees to scream and left grieving relatives ‘besides themselves’, an appalled survivor has revealed.

Rebecca Le May, Katina Curtis and Josh Zimmerman

Exhausting battleCommentsPremiumNurse’s lifelong sacrifice worth it for Bali victims

Joy Fong is living proof of the sacrifices made by WA’s medical professionals in response to the Bali bombings of 2002.

Steve Butler

‘no way forward’CommentsPremiumBali peace park on ice as landowner demands outrageous price

The stalled quest to establish a peace park on the site of the 2002 Bali bombings could be revived — but only if the Indonesian owner of the land revises his price to a figure that is ‘reasonable’.

Josh Zimmerman

Shocking attack Premier calls for Bali bomb maker’s jail term to not be cut

WA Governor Chris Dawson and Premier Mark McGowan have both renewed calls for the bomb maker central to the horrific 2002 terrorist attack on two Bali nightclubs not to be permitted to walk free.

Josh Zimmerman

Emotional tributeVideoCommentsPremiumPM vows ‘Australia will never forget Bali victims’

Anthony Albanese, John Howard and Penny Wong have joined Australians at services on the east coast, remembering victims of the Bali bombings on the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks.

Kimberley Caines

‘Ripple effect’CommentsPremiumKingsley footballers reflect on bombings and mates lost

It’s 20 years since a terrorist bomb took the lives of seven members of the Kingsley Football Club on an end-of-season trip.

Justin Bianchini

Kings Park tributeCommentsMoving Perth ceremony remembers best and worst of humanity

About 200 people — including family members and friends of the 16 West Australians killed in the 2002 terrorist attack — braved a cold spring morning for the sunrise service at the Bali Memorial in Kings Park.

Josh Zimmerman

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Never forget losses and lessons from Bali

On a Saturday night 20 years ago, Australians were thrust for the first time onto the frontline of the new age of global terror, first triggered by the September 11 attacks in New York a year and a day prior.

Bill ShortenCommentsPremiumNot all Bali bombing heroes wore uniforms

At about 11pm on October 12, 2002, the first of three explosions detonated in the Bali tourist district of Kuta. The horrific event brought ordinary Australians face to face with the reality of terrorism.

Bill Shorten

Special reportCommentsPremiumThe three Bali bombing deaths that haunted hospital staff

The Bali bombs killed many people instantly while others clung to life for as long as they could before succumbing to their injuries. These included three women who Royal Perth Hospital staff will never forget.

Billy Rule

SPINE-TINGLING TASK ‘It wasn’t the Bali I remembered’: Cop reflects on eerie day

Australian Federal Police counter-terrorism expert Renee Colley vividly recalls the eerie aftermath on the holiday island and the hard slog that led to the bombers’ arrests.

Rebecca Le May

‘We closed our eyes’How Bali footy trip turned into nightmare for Eagles star

West Coast premiership forward turned WAFL coach Steven Armstrong was just 18 when he spent hours at the site of the Bali bombing blasts waiting for an ambulance.

Rebecca Le May

Bali bombings Synergy chief exec reflects on moments before bomb blast

The broad smile on Dave Fyfe’s face reflects the spirit which has helped him survive — and then thrive — after his brush with Bali terror.

Steve Butler

READ THEIR STORIESCommentsPremiumRPH heroes reflect on remarkable response after terror stuck

In the days after the bombings, Royal Perth Hospital managed almost half of the burns victims being flown out of Bali. Here are the stories of the doctors, nurses and medical staff who saved numerous lives.

Steve Butler

Bali bombings PM’s moving speech: ‘20 years on, the ache does not dim’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says 20 years on from the Bali bombings the ache of the tragedy hasn’t dimmed for victim’s families and survivors.

Kellie Balaam

‘For the boys’Footy club’s moving tribute to ‘magnificent 7’ lost in Bali

The Bali bombings have become part of the very fabric of the Kingsley Football Club and 20 years on from the tragedy, players held a legends game honouring the loss of seven of their mates.

Jonathon Nolan

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Bali bombings burns surgeon reveals how she saved patients

Distinguished burns surgeon, Professor Fiona Wood has paid tribute to the ‘resilience of the human spirit’ as WA prepares to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Bali bombings.

Joe Spagnolo

UpdatedPremium‘She was just 13’: Albo on ‘national tragedy’

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton showed a rare moment of unity on Wednesday as they paid tribute to a “national tragedy”.

Catie McLeod and Courtney Gould