Australian drug suspect mentally ill and could die in Bali jail without meds, says lawyer

Apr. 25, 2026 by

The lawyer representing Australian Joshua James Baker, who was arrested earlier this month after Bali customs found drugs in his luggage, fears her client could die in custody without his

Silent Majesty

Apr. 25, 2026 by

(10/7/2017) NusaBali reports that while no one is allowed to enter the Besakih Temple on the slopes of volcanic Mount Agung except to pray, the Bali Police Command has stationed

Rabies Death Reported in Buleleng

Apr. 25, 2026 by

(10/7/2017) Ketut Restiada, a 32-year-old man from the Village of Bebetin, Buleleng, North Bali died at the Buleleng General Hospital on Friday morning, October 6, 2017, after having been bit

Reigning in Unjustified Fear

Apr. 24, 2026 by

Bali Governor Calls on Consulates to Assure the World Bali Remains Safe for Tourist Visitors (10/7/2017) Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika met on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, with representatives from

Bali Police hunt down man posing with ‘AK-47’ in viral photo, weapon turns out to be airsoft gun but guy arrested anyway as raid uncovers stockpile of knives

Apr. 24, 2026 by

Police found the Balinese man posing with in these viral photos had quite the blade collection. Police hunted down a Balinese man after photos of him posing with what looked

Harley-Davidson showroom in Bali goes up in flames, estimated damages at least IDR200 million

Apr. 24, 2026 by

A fire broke out at the Harley-Davidson showroom in Jimbaran, Bali on Monday, causing at least IDR200 million (US$14,812) in damages. While thankfully no one was injured, two ‘hogs’ reportedly

Wedding of the Apes

Apr. 24, 2026 by

Indonesian Celebrity Luna Maya and Bali Zoo Criticized for Failing to Protect Interest of Endangered Orangutan (10/5/2017) Indonesian actress and singing celebrity Luna Maya is receiving a maelstrom of criticism

Drones deployed by National Disaster Mitigation Agency to monitor activity at Bali’s Mount Agung volcano

Apr. 24, 2026 by

Mount Agung on Oct. 11, 2017. Photo via PVMBG The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has deployed three drones this week to monitor the conditions of Bali’s rumbling and smoking

Unfounded Panic Causing Some Holiday Cancellations

Apr. 24, 2026 by

Tourism Minister Says Cancellations to Bali Running at 20-30% Due to Concern Over Mount Agung (10/4/2017) After insisting just a week before that airline, hotels and attractions in Bali were

28 spas operating illegally in Kuta shut down until they get proper permits in order

Apr. 24, 2026 by

Keeping the lights low. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Wednesday marked a very un-happy ending for 28 spas that were made to shut down temporarily for illegally operating in Bali’s tourist hub