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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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One in Four International Students in Australia Face Wellbeing Challenges
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. One in four international students in Australia are experiencing difficulties with their health and wellbeing, with loneliness emerging as a major concern, according to new research released by Medibank. The report was developed by Medibank and consulting firm Nous Group, in partnership with six universities. It examines the experiences of international students and identifies ways to impro
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Australia Has 136,000 Empty Homes Despite Housing Shortage
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia is facing a housing shortage, yet more than 136,000 homes across the country remain unoccupied, according to new research. An analysis by Ray White Group economist Atom Go Tian, based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data, found that 136,278 of the nation’s 10 million dwellings were classified as inactive. This represents 1.3 per cent of Australia’s total housing stock. Sydney a
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Online Appointments Required for Regional Passport Services from October 29
This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. Applicants seeking passports through Sri Lanka’s regional immigration offices must book an appointment online from October 29, the Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced. The new requirement applies to both one-day and normal passport services. Applicants must select a date and time through the department’s official website before
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Victorian TAFEs Urged to Expand Training to Meet Growing SkillsDemand
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Victoria’s next state government has been urged to increase investment in public vocational training to address growing workforce shortages across construction, healthcare, aged care, childcare and renewable energy. With the state election approaching, Victorian TAFE Association CEO Alex White said public TAFEs must play a central role in preparing workers for the jobs Victoria needs. Accor
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Calls Grow for National Migration Summit to Review Australia’s Migration System
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. More than 60 business, community and industry organisations are calling on the Australian Government to hold a National Migration Summit to develop a long-term plan for the country’s migration system. Former immigration minister Philip Ruddock and former Department of Immigration deputy secretary Dr Abul Rizvi have joined the growing alliance, which is seeking a broader national discussion
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