Ubud Writers & Readers Festival announces first 2026 line-up
The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival has announced its first 2026 line-up, with more than 100 sessions in Ubud from 21–25 October under the theme “Sama…
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TransNusa plans daily Melbourne–Bali flights from 19 October
TransNusa says the new Melbourne–Bali service starts on 19 October 2026 with daily flights, introductory fares from AUD299 and the airline’s first Pre…
Bali’s 2026 tourism calendar lists two September festivals through month-end
Bali’s provincial tourism calendar lists the Buleleng Fashion Festival in Singaraja and the Lembongan Surf and Music Festival in Klungkung for the ful…
Bali lawmakers press for radiation allowance rules at RSUD Bali Mandara
Bali lawmakers are pushing the provincial government to define the legal basis for radiation-hazard allowances at RSUD Bali Mandara, where officials h…
Indonesia books US$8.43 billion tourism FX revenue in H1 2026
Indonesia’s tourism sector generated an estimated US$8.43 billion in foreign-exchange earnings in the first half of 2026, Deputy Tourism Minister Ni L…
Denpasar air quality around 18–19 September shows elevated PM2.5
Available international air-quality services reported moderate to poor pollution levels in Denpasar around 18–19 September 2026, with PM2.5 as the mai…
Denpasar Prosecutors Seek Two-Year Sentence for Australian in Bali Meth Case
Denpasar prosecutors sought a two-year prison term for Australian national Sean Duncan Millar over an alleged methamphetamine purchase in Bali, with t…
BMKG Warns of 4-Metre Waves Off Southern Bali Through 19 September
BMKG warned of 2.5-4 metre waves in waters south of Bali and the southern Lombok Strait from 16-19 September 2026, with strong winds also expected in…
Indonesia sets 2027 holiday calendar, with Bali dates for Galungan and Nyepi
Indonesia has published its 2027 holiday calendar with 18 national holidays, eight collective leave days and Bali-specific Galungan, Kuningan and Nyep…
AirNav and Boeing launch Bali Ngurah Rai capacity modeling study
AirNav Indonesia and Boeing have agreed a one-year study to digitally model aircraft movements at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport.
Bali Immigration Repatriates Ethiopian National Flagged in Interpol Notice
Bali immigration repatriated an Ethiopian national, identified as SMY, after officers said he appeared in an Interpol Red Notice linked to a fraud cas…
Bali Faces Flood and Water Stress as Demand Hits 4.06 Billion Cubic Metres
Bali’s annual water demand has been reported at 4.06 billion cubic metres, while climate warnings point to a growing mix of flood, drought and coastal…
Customs blocks 29 kg of illegal gold exports at four Indonesian airports
Indonesia’s Customs authority says officers blocked attempts to illegally export more than 29 kilograms of gold and suspected gold worth about Rp73.3…
Bali Police Prepare to Close Probe Into Deaths of Father, Two Children
Bali police are preparing to close their investigation after saying an Australian father killed his two children and then died by suicide at a Legian…
Bali keeps drought watch as dry season and low rainfall persist
Bali’s dry season is still driving meteorological drought warnings in parts of the province, while BMKG expects low rainfall to continue through late…