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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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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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President orders faster passenger capacity expansion at Katunayake Airport
This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to speed up projects aimed at expanding passenger capacity and improving facilities at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake. The President has also called for the development of domestic airports across the country to meet Sri Lanka’s future aviation needs. The instructions were
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Australia’s Inflation Rises to 4.3%, Raising Rate Hike Expectations
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s annual inflation rate climbed to 4.3% in September, increasing expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will raise interest rates at its upcoming meeting. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.8% during September, compared with 0.4% in August, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Housing was the largest contributor to annual inflation, increasing
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Sri Lanka’s Exports Reach US$13.61 Billion, Up 5% in First Nine Months
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 export earnings continued to grow in 2026, reaching US$13.61 billion during the first nine months of the year, a 5.04% increase compared with the same period in 2025. Figures released by Sri Lanka Customs, along with estimates from the Export Development Board (EDB), show growth in both merchandise and services exports. Merchandise exp
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Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Strikes Off South Australian Coast
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded off the coast of South Australia this morning, with tremors felt across a wide area. The earthquake occurred at 7.48am, around 100 kilometres offshore. More than 700 people reported feeling the shaking, mainly in Adelaide, with reports extending as far north as Kapunda and south to Beachport. Seismologist Jonathan Bathgate described the earthquake as
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