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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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Australian Schools Warned Against Overusing AI in Classrooms
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australian schools and teachers are being urged to limit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to protect students’ long-term learning and thinking skills. The warning comes from the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO), which has reviewed research from Australia and overseas on the benefits and risks of AI in education. AERO chief executive Jenny Donovan said excessive relia
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Sri Lanka Allocates Rs. 5.43 Billion to Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness
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 has approved a Rs. 5.43 billion programme to strengthen the country’s ability to prepare for and respond to future pandemics and public health emergencies. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved 35 activities under the Integrated One Health Pandemic Preparedness and Response Strengthening Project, following a proposal submitted by the Min
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Victorian Doctors Warn Hospitals Unprepared for Ageing Population
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Victorian doctors are calling for urgent investment in hospital beds, healthcare staff and community services as new research warns that Australia’s ageing population will place growing pressure on the health system. The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine’s State of Emergency 2026 report projects a 411% increase in emergency department visits by people aged 85 and over by 2050. The
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Australia’s Card Surcharge Ban Raises Concerns for Small Businesses
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s credit and debit card surcharge ban has sparked concerns that small businesses could face higher operating costs if banks and payment providers fail to reduce their merchant fees. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lowered interchange fee caps to help reduce payment costs for businesses. However, an RMIT University expert warns that the benefits may not reach small business
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2026 Victorian election explores the rise of a new generation of voters
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Monash University and the Victorian Electoral Commission will host a free public event examining how Generation Z is engaging with politics ahead of the November 2026 Victorian state election. The event will focus on first-time voters, their use of digital media and how online content influences their understanding of political issues. Speakers will also discuss the challenges young people
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