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New report details Sri Lanka's economic performance in Q2 2026
This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. Sri Lanka’s economy expanded by 4.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, slowing from the 5.0 per cent growth recorded during the same period last year. The latest economic data shows mixed performance across key sectors. Industrial activity grew 7.3 per cent and the services sector expanded 2.7 per cent, while agriculture contracted by 2.3 per
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BHP to Cut 300 Jobs Across Western Australia’s Pilbara Mines
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Mining giant BHP has confirmed plans to cut 300 jobs across its Western Australian iron ore operations, affecting several major sites in the Pilbara region. The company said it is still finalising the details and consulting with affected employees. The job cuts will involve its South Flank, Mining Area C, Newman and Jimblebar operations in north-western Western Australia. BHP said workers a
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Foreign Ministry announces special Saturday document attestation service for applicants
This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has announced a special Saturday service for people who urgently need documents attested. The service will operate on October 17, 24 and 31, 2026, from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Applicants must visit the Consular Affairs Division Head Office in Battaramulla. The Ministry has conf
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Sri Lanka Customs surpasses Rs. 2,208 billion revenue target ahead of schedule
This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. Sri Lanka Customs has achieved its 2026 revenue target of Rs. 2,207 billion ahead of schedule, collecting Rs. 2,208 billion by October 13. The achievement marks an earlier target completion than in 2025, when Customs reached its initial revenue goal of Rs. 2,115 billion on November 11. Following that milestone, the 2025 target was increased to Rs.
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Australian unemployment hits five-year high as nearly 40,000 lose jobs
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s unemployment rate has climbed to 4.7 per cent, reaching its highest level since October 2021 for the second consecutive month as the labour market shows signs of weakening. New figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday show the September unemployment rate exceeded economists’ expectations of 4.6 per cent. The ABS also revised August’s rate from 4.
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Barracuda Aquatics Welcomes New Swimmers in Melbourne’s South-East
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Barracuda Aquatics, a competitive swimming club based in Melbourne’s south-east, is inviting new members to join its growing squad. The club focuses on helping swimmers improve their technique, build confidence and develop their competitive abilities in a supportive team environment. With strong links to the Sri Lankan community in Australia, Barracuda Aquatics welcomes swimmers from all ba
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