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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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Cost of Living Forces Australian Women to Work Through Pain
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australian women are more likely than men to experience work-related muscle and joint pain, delay medical treatment and continue working despite injuries, according to a new national survey released for WorkSpace Week 2026. The survey, commissioned by the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) and conducted by independent research firm Pureprofile, included 1,056 participants. Its findi
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Sydney Unveils Free Christmas Events for 2026 Festive Season
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Sydney is preparing for a festive Christmas season in 2026, with free street fairs, outdoor concerts, Christmas markets, choir performances and the return of the iconic Martin Place Christmas tree. Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the City of Sydney’s celebrations would offer residents and visitors opportunities to enjoy the festive season across the city. Christmas street fairs Three neighbour
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South-East Queensland Braces for Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Risks
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. South-east Queensland is preparing for a wet and stormy week, with some areas forecast to receive more than two months’ worth of rain by the weekend. Sunshine Coast is expected to experience the heaviest rainfall, with up to 250mm possible over the next week. Brisbane could receive up to 145mm, while the Gold Coast may record as much as 160mm. Today weather presenter Carla Tooma said the Su
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Australia Considers Biofuel Mandate as Fuel Security Concerns Grow
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia is considering measures to increase the use of locally produced biofuels as rising petrol prices and concerns over fuel supplies renew calls to strengthen the country’s energy security. Petrol prices have climbed to an average of $2.42 per litre amid the ongoing war in Iran. Australia currently holds around 41 days of petrol supply and 33 days of diesel, remaining well below the i
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Colombo Port Plans New Logistics Hub Through Public–Private Partnership
This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) plans to establish a new integrated logistics hub at the Port of Colombo through a public–private partnership (PPP), following the cancellation of an earlier joint venture proposal. In a statement issued on October 19, the SLPA said the new project would be offered through a competitive bidding process, subject
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