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Alivia Jane Campbell, 28, sustained horrific injuries after her motorcycle collided with a truck.

AustraliaCommentsDetails of Bali truck crash that left mum in coma revealed

A close friend of a young mum critically injured when she was hit by a bus in Bali has revealed what happened in the moments before the collision, and has a message for those speculating online about the crash.

Peta Rasdien

Alivia Jane Campbell, 28, is in a critical condition.

BaliVideoCommentsUpdate on ‘devoted’ Aussie mum hit by truck in Bali

The shattered family of a young Australian mother hit by a truck in Bali has given an update on her condition as she continues to fight for her life. 

Peta Rasdien

An elephant ride in Bali.

‘Step forward’CommentsBali Zoo ditches elephant rides for tourists

The Indonesian tourist attraction has stopped its controversial elephant rides, finally caving to long-term pressure from animal welfare groups.

Natalie Richards

Australian tourists warned they could be jailed for sex outside marriage in Indonesia.

BaliCommentsBeware! Aussie tourists could be jailed for sex in Bali

Bali regulars are being warned that their holiday fun could land them behind bars.

Eloise Budimlich

Bali tourists have been warned to look out for tomcat or rove beetles.

TRAVEL WARNINGBali tourists warned after Aussie traveller’s painful discovery

‘I don’t want to scare anyone, because Bali is beautiful, but people should know the basics.’

Freddy Pawle

The Canggu hostel has spoken up about the mass illness event.

BaliBali hostel breaks silence after woman found dead in bed

The hostel has spoken to PerthNow about the ‘difficult situation’ that resulted in one death and ten guests fighting for their lives in ICU.

Tegwen Bescoby

A new system of payment in Bali is being introduced.

BaliCommentsHuge change for Aussie tourists heading to Bali

Australians travelling to Bali and Indonesia are about to face a huge change as the country moves toward a new system for doing just about everything.

Matt Shrivell

Five tourists have been killed in Bali after the mini bus they were travelling in plunged into a ravine.

BaliCommentsFive tourists killed in Bali after bus plunges into ravine

The driver lost control of the vehicle when ‘turning and descending’.

Taylor Renouf

A frantic search is happening in Bali after the tourist was swept out to sea.

BaliCommentsFrantic search after tourist swept away at Bali beach

One of Bali’s most popular beaches is the scene of a desperate search after a tourist was swept away in monstrous surf conditions.

Matt Shrivell

Heavy raid has caused floods and landslides in Indonesia, including the tourist hotspot of Bali. (AP PHOTO)

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Force of nature in Bali has been shocking to witness

As a travel journalist, it’s always in the back of your mind that a disaster could strike at any moment. But this force of nature was a huge shock and very sobering.

Jessie Stoelwinder

O’Shea has the latest on the devastating Indonesia floods that have left 15 dead and impacted popular Bali tourist hotspots like Echo Beach in Canggu and Ubud.

WATCHVideoWATCH: Death toll rises as Bali hotspots devastated

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea has the latest on the devastating Indonesia floods that have left 15 dead and impacted popular Bali tourist hotspots like Echo Beach in Canggu and Ubud.

Ben O’Shea

Two foreigners have died after a boat capsized off the coast of Bali.

BaliVideoCommentsTwo dead, one missing after Bali tourist boat tragedy

WATCH: Two foreigners have died, and one person remains missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Bali.

Amy Lee

Officials in Bali have warned tourists to check their health before travelling to the island.

BaliCommentsFresh travel warning after WA man collapses at Bali airport

Bali authorities have issued a warning to tourists after a WA man collapsed at the airport shortly after arriving on a flight from Perth.

Amy Cavender

Flights have been grounded after a volcano eruption played havoc with passengers’ holiday plans.

The NightlyBali flight chaos as volcano causes holiday havoc

Flights to holiday hotspot Bali are being cancelled for a second day running as a volcanic ash cloud plays havoc with passengers’ travel plans. 

Peta Rasdien

Flights have been grounded after a volcano eruption played havoc with passengers’ holiday plans.

BaliVideoCommentsBali flight chaos as volcano causes holiday havoc

Flights to holiday hotspot Bali are being cancelled for a second day running as a volcanic ash cloud plays havoc with passengers’ travel plans. 

Peta Rasdien

Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano has erupted sending plumes of ash into the sky.

World NewsVideoCommentsAussies warned as deadly volcano cancels Bali flights

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki has erupted for the second time in a month, causing flight cancellations to Bali.

Eloise Budimlich

Rescuers search for victims after a ferry en route to the resort island of Bali sank off Ketapang, East Java.

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At least four dead, dozens missing after Bali ferry sinks

Four people are dead and 38 are still missing after a ferry capsized off the coast of Bali. 

Peta Rasdien

Three people were arrested over the shooting of two Australians in a Bali villa, one of whom died.

BALI SHOOTINGVideoDeath penalty looms for Aussie trio arrested over Bali shooting

Three Australian men have now been arrested over the shooting.

Demi Huang

Zivan Radmanovic (left) was fatally shot, while Sanar Ghanim (right) was injured in the incident.

BALI SHOOTINGVideoTwo suspects arrested over shooting of Australians in Bali villa

Both suspects are currently being questioned by Indonesian police.

Demi Huang

A man has been arrested in connection with the ambush shooting of Australians Zivan Radmanovic and Sanar Ghanim.

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Police arrest gunman in connection with deadly Bali shooting

A man has been taken into custody in Bali in connection with the ambush shooting of two Australian men.

Amy Lee

Australian man Philip James Nelson has been arrested for alleged cocaine possession in the Bali tourist hotspot of Badung.

BALI ARRESTVideoAussie man’s excuse as he’s arrested for alleged cocaine possession in Bali

The man was stopped for a traffic violation while riding a motorbike at a tourist hotspot.

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A tourist boat carrying 89 passengers capsized off the boat of Bali.

Boating scareCommentsPerth father swings into action as boat sinks off Bali coast

A tourist boat carrying 89 passengers capsized off the coast of Bali, with a Perth family among those that had to jump overboard for safety. 

Fraser Williams

Tourists at a beach in Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia, on Friday, May 6, 2022.

TravelCommentsAirline to double number of flights from Perth to Bali

It’s good news for Bali lovers as a popular airline has announced it will double its number of flights from Perth to Bali.

Artemisia Blythe

Terrorist Umar Patek.

BaliBali bomber uses deadly attacks to market new business

His new career path and disgraceful marketing tactic has left the families of the Bali Bombing victims outraged.

Taylor Renouf