Correspondents Report

The ABC's new Middle East Correspondent Eric Tlozek has arrived in Jerusalem at a time when the city shuts down for multiple religious holidays. For him, it's been an intriguing window into religious life in Israel and a fascinating introduction to the history and culture.

In this week's Correspondents Report: Middle East correspondent Eric Tlozek looks into Jerusalem's rich history and culture; Osaka fever continues to grip Japan with Japan correspondent Jake Sturmer’s report into tennis sensation Naomi Osaka; Aaron Kearney from ABC’s International Development branch has been helping develop sports media careers for women in the Asia Pacific; And a look into the community traditions and rituals that remain strong in remote Papua New Guinea.

Indigenous Affairs correspondent Bridget Brennan has just spent a month on secondment in the United States. On an assignment to Chicago she met many inspiring people working to make their communities stronger, and fighting negative perceptions.

Corruption is a nationwide problem in Indonesia, and at next year's national election as many as 200 politicians who've served time for corruption crimes will appear on the ballot papers. But as Indonesia Correspondent David Lipson reports, efforts to shine a light into Indonesia's dark corners can be a deadly game.

Before taking up his post as the ABC's Europe correspondent, Linton Besser's first experiences of London were within the pages of a John Le Carre spy thriller. And in one of his first assignments as a reporter in London, he found himself amidst a real-life spy drama.

In this week's program: New Europe correspondent Linton Besser’s first experiences of London, which were within the pages of a John Le Carre spy thriller; Indonesia Correspondent David Lipson gets a Grandstand view of the nation's corruption problems; And National Indigenous Affairs Correspondent Bridget Brennan's stint in the US provides a new perspective on how disadvantaged communities are helping themselves.

In the far western Chinese province of Xinjiang, authorities are conducting a campaign to smash Islamic extremism and independence sentiments.

Adam Harvey has taken up a new post as the ABC's Middle East correspondent, based in Beirut. He shares his first impressions of his new home.

As Europe correspondent Lisa Millar prepares to return home, she reflects on her time abroad.

In this week's program: Lisa Millar reflects on her time in Europe and the US as she prepares to return home; Adam Harvey arrives at the Beirut bureau and offers his first impressions; and Matthew Carney journeys to Kasghar in far western China, where authorities are conducting a campaign to smash Islamic extremism and independence sentiments.