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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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Sri Lanka Customs surpasses Rs. 2,208 billion revenue target ahead of schedule
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 Customs has achieved its 2026 revenue target of Rs. 2,207 billion ahead of schedule, collecting Rs. 2,208 billion by October 13. The achievement marks an earlier target completion than in 2025, when Customs reached its initial revenue goal of Rs. 2,115 billion on November 11. Following that milestone, the 2025 target was increased to Rs.
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Australian unemployment hits five-year high as nearly 40,000 lose jobs
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s unemployment rate has climbed to 4.7 per cent, reaching its highest level since October 2021 for the second consecutive month as the labour market shows signs of weakening. New figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday show the September unemployment rate exceeded economists’ expectations of 4.6 per cent. The ABS also revised August’s rate from 4.
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Barracuda Aquatics Welcomes New Swimmers in Melbourne’s South-East
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Barracuda Aquatics, a competitive swimming club based in Melbourne’s south-east, is inviting new members to join its growing squad. The club focuses on helping swimmers improve their technique, build confidence and develop their competitive abilities in a supportive team environment. With strong links to the Sri Lankan community in Australia, Barracuda Aquatics welcomes swimmers from all ba
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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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