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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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Australian House Prices Record Sharpest Quarterly Fall
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australian house prices recorded their steepest quarterly decline on record, falling 4.7 per cent in the September quarter, according to new data from Domain. All capital cities experienced house price falls during the quarter. It was the first time in 15 years that prices had declined across every capital city simultaneously, and only the second occurrence on record. Perth recorded the big
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Australia’s Financial Complaints Reach Record High of Nearly 120,000
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s financial complaints reached a record high in the 2025–26 financial year, with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) receiving almost 120,000 complaints from consumers and small businesses. AFCA Chief Ombudsman and CEO David Locke said the figures highlight the financial pressures facing Australians and the need for financial institutions to resolve customer conce
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Bushfires Cost Australia $6 Billion a Year
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Bushfires are costing Australia an estimated $6 billion annually, with the total expected to exceed $180 billion over the next 30 years, according to a new report from Emergency Leaders for Climate Action (ELCA). The report, based on modelling by ConnellGriffin, includes the impact on public health and wellbeing, lost productivity and damage to public assets. Health and wellbeing account fo
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Cost of Living Forces Australian Women to Work Through Pain
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australian women are more likely than men to experience work-related muscle and joint pain, delay medical treatment and continue working despite injuries, according to a new national survey released for WorkSpace Week 2026. The survey, commissioned by the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) and conducted by independent research firm Pureprofile, included 1,056 participants. Its findi
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Sydney Unveils Free Christmas Events for 2026 Festive Season
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Sydney is preparing for a festive Christmas season in 2026, with free street fairs, outdoor concerts, Christmas markets, choir performances and the return of the iconic Martin Place Christmas tree. Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the City of Sydney’s celebrations would offer residents and visitors opportunities to enjoy the festive season across the city. Christmas street fairs Three neighbour
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