At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. More than 13,000 homes and businesses across Victoria are without power as extreme heat strains the electricity network. Outages are concentrated across central, western and northern parts of the state. Kyneton has been hit hardest, with close to 3,000 customers affected. Power is also down in areas including Lancefield, Melton, Wallan and Beveridge. Energy companies say heat-related safet

Victoria is facing its most harrowing fire emergency since the "Black Summer" of 2019-20, as a relentless heatwave and "Catastrophic" fire conditions send rural communities into a desperate fight for survival. Two major, out-of-control bushfires are currently tearing through the state’s north and north-east, prompting urgent "Leave Now" orders and forcing residents to seek shelter as evacuation routes become death traps. EVACUATION UPDATES:  "Leave Now" orders are active for

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia has wrapped up the Ashes with a tense five-wicket win at the SCG, sealing a dominant 4–1 series victory and farewelling Usman Khawaja from Test cricket. Chasing 160 on the final day, Australia wobbled late before Alex Carey and Cameron Green steadied the nerves with an unbroken stand to guide the hosts home. Carey struck the winning runs as relief swept through the ground. Englan

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Western Australia is in the grip of a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures pushing close to 50 degrees in parts of the state. The remote town of Paraburdoo set a new record overnight, recording a minimum of 35.8 degrees — the highest overnight low ever seen in WA and one of the hottest minimums recorded nationally. Daytime temperatures climbed even higher. Onslow Airport reached 49

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Jobs in artificial intelligence and technology are growing faster than any other roles in Australia, according to new research from LinkedIn. The study tracked millions of job changes between January 2023 and July 2025. It found AI engineer was the fastest-growing role over the past year, driven by rapid uptake of generative AI across industries. Other senior and tech-focused jobs also ran

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Victoria’s latest crime figures show offences continue to rise, with sharp increases across Melbourne’s outer east and statewide totals reaching record levels. Data released by the Crime Statistics Agency for the year to 30 September 2025 shows crime increased in every Outer East region. Yarra Ranges recorded an 8.5% rise in incidents to 5,841. Lilydale, Mooroolbark and Chirnside Park were

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. A severe heatwave is sweeping across south-eastern Australia, with temperatures set to surge past 40 degrees in several cities and regions this week. The Bureau of Meteorology says the heat could be the most intense since the Black Summer bushfires of 2019–20. Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia are all bracing for days of extreme heat, dry conditions and strong winds. Victoria L

This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka , your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans  in Australia and beyond. A major heatwave is set to sweep across eastern Australia this week, pushing temperatures above 40 degrees in several capital cities. The extreme heat has built over Western Australia and is now moving east, according to Weatherzone. South Australia and Victoria are first in line, with Adelaide and Melbourne forecast to hit up to 41 degrees by W

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Housing continues to cool off in Australia after a period of growth that has been fuelled by increasing interest rates over the years. According to research from Cotality, December experienced the slowest price growth in five months, with price increases for all Australia only 0.7 per cent compared to a year ago. Sydney and Melbourne both reported declines of 0.1 per cent in December, thei

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australians welcomed the new year amid large fireworks displays and a quiet moment of remembrance for the victims of the Bondi Beach attack. In Sydney, the New Year's Eve celebrations were very lively as hundreds of thousands of people gathered around the harbour. The crowd stood in silence for a minute before midnight. As phones lit up, a menorah was visible on the Harbour Bridge together

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. New year always sets a new rules and price changes cycle. Here's a rundown of the key changes that Australians should anticipate for 2026. Centrelink payments go up There are over a million welfare recipients who will benefit from a raise in their payments that has happened through indexation. Youth Allowance (single, living away from home) gets increased to $677.20 per fortnight. Carer Al

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australians are getting ready to farewell 2025 and welcome 2026, with celebrations planned nationwide. Here’s a clear snapshot of the New Year’s Eve forecast for major cities. Sydney Sydney Harbour will enjoy a pleasant night. Expect a high of 26°C, with some cloud and a slight chance of a brief shower. Any rain should be minimal. New Year’s Day will be cooler at around 24°C, with showers

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Queenslanders are being urged to prepare for life-threatening flash flooding, with very heavy rain forecast across much of the state’s north in the coming days. A severe weather warning covers a vast area from the Gulf of Carpentaria to the east coast. Forecasters say up to 260mm of rain could fall in just six hours, with South Mission Beach already recording close to 200mm overnight. The

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Rain has begun falling across northern Queensland, with authorities warning of possible flash flooding that could last into next week. The Bureau of Meteorology says isolated parts of the state’s north-west may receive more than 200mm of rain a day, with widespread showers and storms forecast across the northern half of Queensland this weekend. Severe storms are possible from the tropical

Melbourne’s annual Carols by Candlelight will be held tonight at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. The venue is scheduled to host its 1st Sri Lankan event, Naadha Gama in OCT 2026. Melbourne’s annual Carols by Candlelight takes place tonight at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, bringing thousands together at one of Australia’s most iconic outdoor performance venues. The long-standing Christmas tradition continues to be a major cultural moment in the city’s event calendar. With a history

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Cricket fans are in for a marathon this Boxing Day, with around 15 hours of live action scheduled across formats and cities. The day begins at 9am (AEST) with the Ashes Test as Australia takes on England at the MCG. T20 action follows in the evening. At 6pm, the Melbourne Stars face the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League. The night wraps up at 9:15pm, with the Perth Scorchers taking on t

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Car theft across Victoria has surged to its highest level in 25 years, according to new data from the Crime Statistics Agency. Almost 33,000 vehicles were stolen in the 12 months to June 2025. That’s up sharply from just over 23,000 the year before. The rise means theft levels are now worse than both pre-pandemic and post-pandemic years. The hardest-hit local government areas were Casey, M

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. With Christmas just around the corner, major shopping centres and retailers have confirmed their holiday opening hours. Here’s a simple guide to help you plan ahead. Westfield Christmas Eve (Dec 24):  Most centres close around 5–6pm Christmas Day:  Closed nationwide Boxing Day:  Reopens, with some centres trading late New Year’s Eve:  Hours vary by centre New Year’s Day:  Closed in NSW (ex

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Ahmed Al Ahmed has been formally presented with a novelty cheque for more than $2.5 million, raised by over 43,000 donors worldwide after his brave actions during the Bondi terror attack. The funds were handed to Ahmed at St George Hospital by Canadian content creator Zachery Dereniowski, who helped organise the GoFundMe appeal. The campaign drew support from high-profile donors, including

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Several parts of Australia are bracing for intense heat over the coming days as heatwave conditions spread nationwide. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings for parts of New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland and the ACT. New South Wales is expected to be the worst affected. Extreme heat is forecast for the Mid North Coast, Illawarra, South Coast and Snowy Mountai