This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka , your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. In an unprecedented moment for Sri Lankan music, Naadha Gama is set to make history with its much-anticipated debut in the United Kingdom. The landmark event will take place at Charlton Park Estate, Malmesbury, on 11 July 2026. Tickets went on sale on 22 March 2026, and within just one hour, a record-breaking 1,000 tickets were sold, making it t

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Millions of Australians could soon see lower electricity bills, with the national regulator proposing price cuts across several states. The Australian Energy Regulator has released draft changes to its pricing benchmark, which caps what retailers can charge in New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia. Under the proposal: Households could save up to 10% on power bills in some areas

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Authorities have intercepted 11 shipping containers in a major crackdown on illegal waste exports at Australia’s busiest ports. The joint operation targeted ports in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne, uncovering items such as used tyres, solar panels, batteries, and inverters. Officials say many of the shipments were being exported without the required permits or approvals, which are mandato

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. New population data shows migration remains the main driver of Australia’s growth, sparking renewed debate over intake levels. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal that net overseas migration reached 87,821 in the September 2025 quarter. If this pace continues, annual migration could again exceed 300,000 for a fourth straight year. The data also shows: Migration made up

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Tropical Cyclone Narelle is intensifying rapidly and is expected to become a Category 5 system before hitting the Queensland coast on Friday morning. The cyclone is currently sitting offshore in the Coral Sea and moving west toward land. Forecasters say it is most likely to cross between Lockhart River and Cape Melville. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions, including: Wind gusts above

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Fuel prices are rising across Australia, with petrol averaging around $2.19 per litre and diesel climbing above $2.40, as global oil costs surge due to tensions in the Middle East. With many Australians feeling the pressure at the pump, here are five simple ways to save fuel and cut costs: 1. Drive smoothly Avoid sudden acceleration and heavy braking. A steady driving style uses less fuel.

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. A major apartment complex in Melbourne has set a new benchmark for electric vehicle infrastructure, becoming Australia’s largest EV-ready residential building. The project at Sierra Hawthorn was officially launched on March 18, 2026, by NOX Energy and Energy Minister Chris Bowen. The development includes 252 EV charging points, covering all 241 apartments and additional shared chargers for

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. The Australian government says fuel rationing is possible if the conflict involving Iran continues for an extended period, but insists there is no need for panic buying right now. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said the situation will depend on how long the conflict lasts. While he did not rule out rationing in the future, he stressed that there are no current plans to introduce it.

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s Red Centre has recorded its heaviest rainfall in a decade, with powerful thunderstorms soaking central regions. Near Uluru, Yulara Airport received 76.4mm of rain in 24 hours, with another 34mm falling in just three hours. In just two days, rainfall has reached three times the usual monthly average for this time of year. The downpour has forced some road closures around the ico

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Thousands of commuters in Melbourne can now use their bank cards, smartphones, or smartwatches to pay for train travel, as a long-awaited contactless payment trial begins across parts of the network. Until now, passengers in Victoria had to use a physical Myki card to access public transport. The new trial allows eligible travellers to simply tap their credit or debit card or digital walle

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australian travellers have been urged to avoid travelling through much of the Middle East, including major airport stopovers, as the regional conflict continues to escalate. The Australian government’s travel advisory service, Smartraveller, has updated its guidance, warning that the instruction “Do not travel” also applies to transit and airport layovers. This means Australians are advise

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Fuel shortages are being reported at service stations across Australia, triggering panic buying and long queues in some areas. However, residents in the small town of Batlow are facing an even tougher situation their only petrol station has completely run out of fuel. The independent service station, located more than 400 kilometres from Sydney, ran dry earlier this week. Staff say they st

This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka , your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. අගෝස්තු 2 වන දින සිට ක්‍රියාත්මක වන පරිදි කොළඹ සහ මෙල්බර්න් අතර සතිපතා ගුවන් ගමන් 10 දක්වා වැඩි කිරීමට ශ්‍රී ලංකන් ගුවන් සේවය සූදානම් වන අතර, වර්ධනය වන ඉල්ලුමට සහ විකාශනය වන වෙළඳපල ගතිකතාවයන්ට ප්‍රතිචාර වශයෙන් තවත් කාලසටහන්ගත ගුවන් ගමන් තුනක් එකතු කරනු ලැබේ. විනෝද චාරිකා සහ පවුලේ අය සහ මිතුරන්ගේ පැමිණීම් වැඩිවීම හේතුවෙන් මෑතකදී ශ්‍රී ලංකාවට වේගය

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue across large parts of Australia this month, extending a very wet start to autumn that has already triggered flooding in several states. In recent weeks, multiple low-pressure systems and troughs have delivered intense rain to areas already soaked by summer storms. This has caused widespread flooding in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. F

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s property outlook is becoming more uncertain, with analysts now divided over whether prices will continue rising or begin to fall in some major cities. New forecasts from SQM Research suggest housing prices in Sydney and Melbourne could decline in 2026. The firm now predicts Sydney property prices may drop between 2% and 6%, while Melbourne could fall between 1% and 4%. The upda

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Hundreds more Australians have safely returned home from the Middle East as tensions continue to escalate between Iran and Israel. Two flights from the United Arab Emirates landed in Sydney and Melbourne on Thursday morning, while another flight from Qatar also arrived in Melbourne. Together, the three flights carried 434 Australians returning from the conflict-affected region. Since March

This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka , your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. SriLankan Airlines has announced it will expand its flight schedule between Colombo and Melbourne, boosting travel links between Sri Lanka and Australia. From August 2, the airline will increase services to 10 flights per week in response to growing passenger demand and rising tourism interest from Australia. The additional flights will operate

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. A new national study has revealed that the safest places to live in Australia are determined by more than just crime rates. Researchers assessed neighbourhood safety by looking at four key factors: property crime, building strength, exposure to natural disasters and how well communities are prepared for emergencies. According to iSelect, these elements together give a clearer picture of th

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Floodwaters have damaged hundreds of homes and properties in Bundaberg as widespread flooding continues across the region. The Burnett River peaked at about 7.4 metres, slightly lower than earlier forecasts of 7.6 metres, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. David Crisafulli said the flood level is not as severe as previous disasters but the damage remains significant for many residents

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australians could soon face petrol prices above $2 per litre as rising global oil costs push inflation higher, economists warn. The surge follows escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns over shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have already climbed above US$84 a barrel, increasing pressure on fuel prices across Australia. Economists at National Australi