At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. A major cybersecurity breach affecting more than 200 million people worldwide has impacted students and teachers across Queensland. The breach involves Instructure, the third-party provider behind the Queensland education system’s Qlearn online platform since 2020. John-Paul Langbroek said the global incident has affected over 9,000 educational institutions, including schools and universiti

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. The Australian Government has unveiled a massive $10.7 billion fuel security package ahead of next week’s federal budget, aiming to strengthen the country’s fuel reserves after recent supply disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East. The plan includes $7.5 billion for a new Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility, designed to boost local fuel storage and supply through loans, guarante

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Meta Platforms is rolling out new AI tools to identify and remove underage users from its platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, as part of efforts to comply with Australia’s upcoming social media rules for users under 16. The system will scan public profiles for signs of age. This includes analysing posts, captions, comments, and bios for clues such as birthday references or school-r

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. A burst of polar weather is set to bring rare snowfall to parts of south-eastern Australia this week including areas outside the usual alpine zones. According to Weatherzone, the cold front will move in from tonight, delivering snow across the mountains of Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. What makes this event unusual is how low the snow could fall.

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. A nationwide free school lunch program is being proposed in Australia, aiming to ease pressure on families and improve student wellbeing. Australia is one of the few wealthy countries where students are not guaranteed a daily meal at school. But a growing push could change that. In Tasmania, the School Food Matters initiative already provides around 21,500 freshly cooked lunches each week a

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australians could receive up to $300 in tax relief under a possible measure in the upcoming federal budget, though the government has not confirmed it. Jim Chalmers says the May 12 budget will deliver a broad reform package focused on tax changes, spending cuts, and boosting productivity. The plan aims to ease cost-of-living pressures and address growing inequality, especially for younger A

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Residents in Cranbourne East say they are still waiting for a promised train station nearly 20 years after first contributing funds toward it. Council records show about $4.9 million has been collected through rail levies as of June 2025. Every new home in the area includes a contribution starting from $700, aimed at funding the Cranbourne East station and electrification of the Clyde rail

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Police in Melbourne have launched a major taskforce after a series of suspicious fires targeted hospitality venues across the city. Since April 14, at least 15 incidents including arson attacks and attempted fires have hit restaurants, bars and nightclubs in the CBD, South Melbourne, South Yarra and Prahran. Victoria Police confirmed a specialist operation, known as Operation Eclipse, is n

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s housing market is showing signs of a shift, with prices dipping slightly after months of resilience. The latest data from PropTrack shows national home values fell 0.1% in April the first decline this year. March had surprised with growth, but momentum is now easing. Economists say the market has reached a turning point. Higher interest rates, global uncertainty and possible tax

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Changes to Australia’s home battery rebate kick in today, as the government moves to keep the popular program running long-term. The scheme, part of the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, saw a surge in demand. In under a year, residential battery capacity doubled, with more than 250,000 systems installed in just nine months. To manage costs and spread benefits more evenly, the rebate structur

AUS NEWS LANKA exclusive news article reporting on the Sri Lankan-born population in Australia in 2025.

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s construction sector is under pressure as soaring fuel costs force companies to cut staff and delay projects. Builders say rising diesel prices and higher costs for materials are squeezing margins, pushing some businesses close to shutting down. Without government support, the impact could flow through to home buyers and household bills. New data from the Civil Contractors Federa

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia is seeing a sharp rise in illicit drug use, with new data placing the country among the world’s highest consumers of methamphetamine. A latest report from the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission shows Australia ranks second out of 34 countries for meth use per person, behind the United States. Wastewater analysis reveals meth consumption has nearly doubled over the past de

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia is facing a growing shortage of GPs, especially in regional and remote areas, where demand for healthcare continues to rise. Groups like the Australian Medical Students' Association say one major barrier starts early the cost of getting into medical school. The GAMSAT, required for postgraduate entry, costs $568 per attempt. Many students sit the exam multiple times, with average

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Fresh data suggests an El Niño is forming in the Pacific, increasing the chance of a warmer and drier winter across much of Australia. According to Weatherzone, ocean temperatures in the tropical Pacific have risen in recent weeks. Seas warmed by 0.5°C over the past two weeks, including a 0.3°C jump in just seven days. El Niño occurs when ocean waters become unusually warm, disrupting typic

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. The Albanese Government is set to consider major tax changes in the upcoming May 12 budget, with reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax still under discussion. The focus is on steering property investors toward building new homes, rather than buying existing ones. Keeping both measures on the table signals a broader push for tax reform in the government’s second term. Source : Ne

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Rail workers in Queensland are set to take industrial action over the next two weeks after pay talks broke down. The Rail Tram and Bus Union confirmed rolling stoppages will go ahead after failing to reach a wage deal with Queensland Rail during talks at the Fair Work Commission. The union says the latest offer was too similar to a previous proposal that workers had already rejected. Limite

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. In 2024, the transition was moving fast. The state backed seven solar and wind projects and seven storage developments, adding 3,202 megawatts equal to about four mid-sized coal plants. It was a record year for clean energy investment. But things changed after the 2024 election, when the Liberal National Party led by David Crisafulli came to power. The new government scrapped renewable ener

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. At dawn this morning, a quiet gathering was held at the Liveramentu Commonwealth War Cemetery to mark ANZAC Day. Attendees paused to honour the men and women who served and lost their lives in the pursuit of peace and freedom. Their sacrifice remains deeply remembered. The ANZAC values of courage, mateship, and selflessness continue to inspire communities, including those in Sri Lanka. Stay

This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. Rising Sri Lankan squash talent Sithumli Mendis has delivered a stellar performance on the international stage, securing two prestigious podium finishes during her April 2026 tour in Melbourne, Australia. Representing Sri Lanka, the young athlete captured third-place finishes in the Girls' Under-17 category at both the Australian Junior Open and t