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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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Australians warned about travelling through major Middle Eastern airport hub
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australians have been urged to avoid travelling through King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following recent security incidents that have disrupted airport operations. Australia’s Smartraveller service issued a “Do not travel” warning for the airport on Monday after two reported attacks raised security concerns. The updated advice tells travellers to confirm their fli
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Sri Lanka Motor Traffic Department Receives 25 Daily Complaints Over Registration Fraud
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 is receiving more than 25 complaints a day involving the fraudulent use of vehicle registration certificates. The Department has urged vehicle owners to keep their registration books secure to prevent criminals from using them for illegal activities. Investigations have found that fraudsters use these docume
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Half of Australians unsure when using AI is appropriate in daily life
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. More than half of Australians are unsure when to use artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life, highlighting a growing gap between the rapid development of technology and people's confidence in using it. Research released by Good Things Australia in 2026 found that only 27% of Australians feel confident using AI, while 51% are uncertain about when it is appropriate to use the technology
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NSW Government takes control of $150 million Sydney Town Hall Square project
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. The NSW Government has stepped in to oversee the planning assessment of the City of Sydney’s proposed Town Hall Square, a $94 million project aimed at creating a major public gathering space in the CBD. NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully has accepted a recommendation from the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) to classify the proposal as a State Significant Development (SSD). This means t
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Sri Lanka Plans to Reduce VAT Rates Over Next Two to Three Years
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 Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government plans to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) rates over the next two to three years to ease the financial burden on the public. Speaking at a ceremony at Temple Trees on Thursday (October 8), where appointment letters were presented to 1,540 newly recruited Grama Niladhari officers, the Pr
3 days ago1 min read
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