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Breaking news, local developments, and community stories from across the island.
One Year After an Australian Tourist Died in Bali, His Family Says Questions Still Remain
One year ago, 23-year-old Australian Byron Dumschat, also known as Byron Haddow, arrived in Bali for what was supposed to...
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Bali’s Skyline Is About to Get Taller. Not Everyone Is Happy About It.
For decades, Bali's skyline has remained intentionally low. No skyscrapers. Few high-rises. Mostly temple roofs, palm trees, and open horizons....
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“Am I Stressed? Yes”: Indonesian Official Speaks as Rupiah Slides Toward Rp 17,800
The Indonesian rupiah is edging closer to Rp 17,800 against the US dollar. On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the currency...
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The Plastic Jellyfish of Gang Bintang: How Eight Artists in Ubud Are Trying to Save Your Dinner
UBUD. The jellyfish has no business being here. This is not the ocean. There is no salt water, no reef,...
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Rabies Warning for Bali: 20 Dogs Test Positive in Badung, South Kuta Named Hotspot
Twenty dogs have tested positive for rabies in Badung Regency since January 2026. And one area has emerged as the...
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Komodo Island Closed to Tourists on May 29 as Waves Forecast to Reach 2 Meters
If you planned to see Komodo dragons on May 29, change your schedule. The waters around Komodo Island, Padar Island,...
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German Man Found Dead in Sanur Bathroom, Police Suspect Electric Shock From Water Heater
A German national was found dead in his bathroom in Sanur on Monday evening, apparently electrocuted by a faulty water...
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Bali Felt It Too: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake in Jember Shakes Buildings Across the Strait
The ground shook in Jember, East Java, on Tuesday afternoon. But the trembling did not stop there. A magnitude 4.8...
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No Certified Guide, No Safety Training: New Details Emerge in Labuan Bajo Bridge Deaths
The bridge was rotten. The safety nets were gone. And now, police say the tour guide accompanying two Austrian tourists...
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Police Threaten Criminal Charges for Sharing Graphic Photos of Austrian Tourists Who Fell to Their Death
First, the bridge collapsed. Now, police are warning the internet not to make it worse. The chief of West Manggarai...
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Popular News
Flights to Bali Are Getting More Expensive. Here’s How to Reach the Island by Train, Bus, and Ferry Instead.
Australia’s Winter Is Cooling Bali. The Chilly Nights Could Last Until August.
A Viral Video Suggested Extortion by a Bali Taxi Driver. Police Say That’s Not What Happened
Egyptian Tourist Robbed While Riding Through Bali at 2:30 AM, Rp30 Million iPhone Stolen From Motorcycle
Another Protected Sea Turtle Washes Ashore Dead in Bali. Nobody Knows Why.
