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Breaking news, local developments, and community stories from across the island.
A Father Saw A Video On Social Media. Hours Later, He Was Waiting On Bali’s Coast For His Missing Son.
TABANAN, Bali — When I Kade Agus Mahendra first saw the video circulating online, he did not immediately think it...
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As Pressure Builds On The Rupiah, Some Analysts Warn The Dollar Could Approach Rp 18,200
BADUNG, Bali — For foreign tourists arriving in Bali with dollars, euros, or Australian dollars, Indonesia is becoming cheaper. For...
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As The Rupiah Weakens, Indonesia Is Seeing More Tourists From Malaysia and China
NUSA DUA, Bali — A weaker currency is usually treated as bad news. For Indonesia's tourism industry, the story may...
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Bali’s 15-Meter Rule Helped Define The Island. Now A Proposal To Triple It Is Triggering A Cultural Fight.
For decades, Bali's skyline has remained unusually low. Temples dominate horizons instead of towers. Palm trees often rise above rooftops....
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After A Komodo Boat Disaster Killed Her Family, The Widow Of A Valencia Coach Says Questions Remain
When an Indonesian court delivered prison sentences for the crew members involved in the sinking of the KM Putri Sakinah,...
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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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