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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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Most employees leave employer-funded mental health support unused despite availability
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. More than one in three Australian workers are experiencing constant pressure, yet only a small proportion are using workplace mental health services already funded by their employers, according to new industry analysis. The findings come as psychological injury claims continue to rise across Australia. Safe Work Australia's latest workplace safety statistics show serious psychological injur
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Motor Traffic Department Expands Services and Introduces Appointment System
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 Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has expanded its services to improve public access and reduce delays, Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Retired Air Vice Marshal Thushara Fernando has announced. Under the new arrangements, customers seeking one-day services must book an appointment before visiting the department. The appointment r
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Qantas to cut 850 corporate jobs under Accenture outsourcing deal
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Qantas will cut 850 corporate jobs and move some positions overseas as part of a new outsourcing partnership with technology company Accenture. The airline confirmed that the changes will be introduced over the coming years, with the first changes expected to take effect by mid-2027. Qantas Group CEO Vanessa Hudson informed staff about the decision in an internal email, describing it as dif
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Dr Dulangi SJ speaks up for more than 16,000 students, sparking inquiry into Victoria’s 2026 VCE Biology exam
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. The former research scientist and Casey Tutors director challenged the fairness of the exam. Her concerns made the front page of the Herald Sun on 6 November and drew scrutiny from the Science Teachers Association of Victoria. After more than 16,000 students sat Victoria’s VCE Biology exam on Monday 2 November, Melbourne VCE Biology specialist Dr Dulangi SJ reviewed the paper question by qu
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Sri Lanka to launch passenger drone service pilot project this month
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 is preparing to introduce passenger drone services for the first time, with a pilot project scheduled to begin on November 11. The Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation says the service will initially use autonomous, battery-powered aircraft developed by China-based technology company EHang. These passenger drones are designed to operate
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