Australian Diver Dies During Dive at Tulamben Beach in East Bali
Dec. 30, 2025
A foreign national from Australia has died while diving at Tulamben Beach, located in Kubu District, Karangasem Regency, on Tuesday (December 30, 2025).
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Multi-Vehicle Crash on Kedewatan Road in Ubud Causes Heavy Traffic Disruption
Dec. 30, 2025
A multi-vehicle traffic accident occurred on Kedewatan Road in Ubud, Gianyar Regency, on Tuesday morning (December 30, 2025), involving a sand-loaded truck, a Toyota Veloz, and three motorcycles. No fatalities were reported, although several vehicles sustained significant damage.
Badung Prepares Car Free Night and Integrated Security Measures in Kuta for New Year’s Eve
Dec. 30, 2025
The Badung Transportation Agency has confirmed it will maintain heightened security and traffic management measures in the Kuta area during New Year’s Eve, as the destination is expected to attract large crowds of domestic and international visitors.
Nuanu Creative City Ushers in 2026 With All-Indonesian Electronic and Alternative Music Showcase
Dec. 30, 2025
Nuanu Creative City marked the transition into 2026 with a New Year’s Eve celebration centered on Indonesian electronic and alternative music, offering a distinct contrast to the island’s more typical year-end events dominated by international headliners.
Traffic Diversions Planned in Canggu for New Year’s Eve 2026
Dec. 29, 2025
The Traffic Unit of Badung Police will implement traffic diversions across the Canggu area in North Kuta on New Year’s Eve to manage congestion during celebrations marking the transition to 2026.
Gianyar Records Over 4 Million Tourist Visits in 2025, Monkey Forest and Tirta Empul Lead
Dec. 29, 2025
Tourist arrivals to Gianyar Regency reached 4,074,426 visitors throughout 2025, with the majority of visits concentrated at two major attractions: Monkey Forest Ubud and Tirta Empul Temple in Tampaksiring. Both destinations remained top choices for domestic and international tourists.
Cloudy Skies and Intermittent Light Rain Mark Bali’s Transition Into the New Year (29 December 2025 – 4 January 2026)
Dec. 29, 2025
Weather conditions across Bali during the period 29 December 2025 to 4 January 2026 are expected to be largely cloudy, with intermittent light rain affecting several regions.
Experts Warn of Rapid Land Conversion Risks as Bali’s Tourism Expansion Accelerates
Dec. 29, 2025
Bali’s rapidly expanding tourism development has delivered broad economic benefits, but experts warn it is also creating long-term risks, particularly through accelerated land conversion that is increasingly affecting local communities and agricultural sustainability.
Badung Police Intensify Traffic Control and Alcohol Enforcement Ahead of Year-End Peak
Dec. 29, 2025
The Badung Police have intensified traffic management and public safety measures across northern Badung, focusing on congestion-prone areas during the year-end holiday period through early January 2026.
Fire at Tanatap Accommodation in Ubud Believed to Have Started From Sauna Area
Dec. 29, 2025
Further details have emerged regarding the fire that severely damaged the Tanatap tourism accommodation on Monkey Forest Road, Padangtegal Village, Ubud, on Sunday morning (December 28, 2025). Authorities say the blaze is believed to have originated from the sauna area on the ground floor of the building.