At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. E-bike thefts have surged across New South Wales, rising by more than 27 per cent in two years and now making up a significant share of all stealing offences in the state. New data shows thefts of motorised bicycles have climbed from 1,644 incidents two years ago to 2,080 in the year to March 2026, an increase of 436 cases. Authorities say e-bike thefts now account for almost 40 per cent of

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s ski season has begun on a disappointing note, with some alpine regions recording their lowest mid-June snow levels in more than 10 years. At Spencers Creek near Mount Kosciuszko, snow depth has fallen to zero, matching the poorest start to the season since 2016. Victorian resorts, including Mount Buller, are also experiencing below-average snowfall as warmer-than-usual condition

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. The federal government has announced changes to its proposed capital gains tax reforms, offering additional relief for startup founders, employees, and early-stage investors. The move follows criticism from the startup and small business sectors, which warned the original plan could discourage investment and slow innovation. Under the revised approach, more small businesses will qualify for

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s population increased by 412,500 people during 2025, reaching 27.8 million by the end of December, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The annual growth rate was 1.5 per cent, with overseas migration remaining the biggest contributor to population growth. Of the total increase, around 301,000 people came from net overseas migration, while natural po

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Childcare workers will no longer go ahead with planned strike action in July after the federal government agreed to extend funding for a 15 per cent wage increase for another 18 months, in a $3.6 billion move. The pay rise, first introduced in 2024, currently supports around 200,000 early childhood educators. It was due to expire in November, raising concerns across the sector. The United W

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. A powerful weather system is bringing widespread rain, strong winds and the risk of flash flooding across large parts of Australia this week, with South Australia expected to be among the hardest-hit regions. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe weather warnings for parts of South Australia, including the Eyre Peninsula and surrounding districts, where heavy rainfall could lead to lo

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Victoria’s proposed work-from-home laws are set to expand, with casual and part-time employees also expected to gain the right to work remotely where their job allows. The Allan Government will introduce the legislation to Parliament this week, aiming to make working from home up to two days a week a protected workplace right under state law. Under the proposal, casual and part-time staff w

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. The Federal Government is expected to decide within the next week whether to extend its temporary fuel tax cut, which is currently scheduled to end on June 30. The measure, introduced in April to ease cost-of-living pressures, has lowered petrol prices by around 32 cents per litre through a combination of excise reductions and rebates. Nationals leader Matt Canavan has criticised any potent

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s big four banks Westpac, ANZ, CBA and NAB are aligned in expecting no change to interest rates at the Reserve Bank of Australia’s meeting this week. The RBA board meets over the next two days, with all four banks forecasting the cash rate will remain at 4.35%, a level held for an extended period as the central bank continues its fight against inflation. This pause would follow a

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s migration debate should focus not only on how many people arrive, but on how many are given the opportunity to build a long-term future in the country, according to a new analysis of the nation’s migration system. The report argues that Australia has shifted from a settlement-based migration model to one increasingly reliant on temporary visas. While permanent migrants made up t

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Woolworths says it is making structural changes across parts of its business as it looks to reduce costs and keep prices competitive amid rising living expenses and stronger international competition. The company says customers are under pressure from inflation and cost-of-living increases, and it is focusing on improving efficiency to maintain “low prices” and service standards. As part of

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australians can expect a mixed weather outlook over the coming days, with rain, thunderstorms and cooler conditions affecting several parts of the country. Queensland's coastline is set for the wettest weather, with widespread showers and thunderstorms forecast from the southeast to the tropical north. Brisbane is expected to reach 23°C. New South Wales will remain mostly dry, although isol

They set the bar at a level that took some beating, but still, few can compare to the versatility, endurance and musical finesse of fabulous Misty. Sri Lanka's top dance band for a comprehensive entertainment package over the decades, are in Melbourne wowing their fans and proving their popularity has not waned despite the passing of time. Only the Gypsies and to a lesser degree Mirage have drawn rave reviews and sell-out capability over the years in Australia for their popu

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Millions of Australians are paying more income tax as inflation and wage growth continue to push workers into higher tax brackets, reigniting debate over so-called "bracket creep". New analysis suggests that if income tax thresholds had been adjusted for inflation since 2010, the top 45 per cent tax rate would not begin until an annual income of about $280,000, compared with the current thr

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. The number of people living in Australia on bridging visas has reached a record level, according to new government data. Figures from the Department of Home Affairs show 432,300 people were holding bridging visas as of 31 March 2026, the highest number ever recorded. The total eased slightly to 419,682 in April. Bridging visas are temporary visas that allow people to remain lawfully in Aust

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport is set to welcome its first passenger flights on 25 October 2026, with four airlines confirmed as launch carriers. Jetstar will operate the airport’s first commercial passenger service, flying from Western Sydney to the Gold Coast. The airline will also offer regular services to Melbourne and Brisbane. Qantas is scheduled to begin operations from W

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australians should prepare for the temporary fuel tax cut to end on June 30, despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, according to the federal government. The fuel excise was halved on April 1, reducing petrol and diesel prices by 26.3 cents per litre. The measure was introduced to ease cost-of-living pressures caused by global energy market disruptions and has cost the government aroun

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Despite growing predictions of a housing market downturn, new figures show Australian property values are still climbing. According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data, the total value of residential property across the country increased by $315.9 billion during the March quarter, reaching a record $12.77 trillion. While growth has slowed compared to late 2025, national dwell

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australian mortgage holders are being warned that the era of ultra-low interest rates is unlikely to return, with economists saying higher borrowing costs could become the new normal. Oxford Economics chief global economist Ryan Sweet says a series of global disruptions over the past five years including international conflicts and trade tensions have kept inflation elevated and forced cent

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s housing market is showing further signs of slowing, with auction clearance rates falling to their lowest levels since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. New data shows Melbourne recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of just 52.3 per cent over the weekend, its weakest result in five years. Sydney improved slightly to 52.9 per cent but remained well below levels se