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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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Victorian Councils Renew Calls for Stronger Poker Machine Controls
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Brimbank, Monash and Hume councils are calling for stronger action to reduce gambling harm ahead of the November 2026 Victorian state election. The councils, together with the Alliance for Gambling Reform, are urging all political parties and candidates to support two key measures: mandatory carded play with fixed loss limits, and reduced poker machine operating hours, with venues closing b
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At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. More than 25,000 cat and dog lovers are expected at the Melbourne Showgrounds this month for the 2026 Melbourne Cat Lovers Festival and Dog Lovers Festival. The two-day event will be held on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, bringing together pet owners, animal lovers, breeders, experts, retailers and adoption groups. A major attraction at the Cat Lovers Festival will be interna
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Sri Lanka imports over 800,000 vehicles worth US$3.8 billion
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 imported more than 800,000 vehicles worth around US$3.8 billion since vehicle import restrictions were eased in 2024, Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera told Parliament. The Deputy Minister said Letters of Credit (LCs) worth US$1.9 billion were opened during 2024 and 2025. A further US$1.69 billion in LCs had
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Australia Post Reveals Christmas Sending Deadlines for 2026
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia Post has announced its 2026 Christmas sending deadlines, urging Australians to post gifts and parcels early to avoid delays during the busy festive season. Millions of parcels are expected to move through the postal network during November and December, with international shipments requiring significantly earlier cut-off dates than domestic deliveries. Domestic Christmas Deadlines
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