At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Anthony Albanese has arrived in Singapore for key talks aimed at securing fuel supplies as global uncertainty continues. He is set to meet Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, with discussions focused on strengthening fuel trade and supply chains. The visit comes amid ongoing concerns around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil pathway affected by tensions in the Middle East. W

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australians across the south and east are experiencing extreme weather contrasts today, with strong winds, cold blasts, and near-summer heat all at once. According to Weatherzone, a powerful low-pressure system over the Southern Ocean is driving the conditions. Cold polar air is pushing north, while hot inland air is being dragged south, creating sharp temperature swings and strong winds.

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australian airlines could face major pressure if the Iran conflict continues to disrupt global fuel supplies, a new report warns. Credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS says carriers in Australia, Asia, and parts of Europe are especially vulnerable due to their reliance on imported jet fuel. The warning comes as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to impact global supply. Around 2

This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka , your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. Australia Post is warning Australians to stay alert as new online scams target buyers and sellers on Facebook Marketplace. Scammers are posing as genuine users and contacting people through Messenger. They send links or QR codes that lead to fake courier websites, claiming to arrange payment and delivery through Australia Post. These sites are d

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Rising fuel prices are pushing more Australians to consider electric vehicles, with new data showing a sharp increase in demand. Non-bank lender MONEYME reports a 90% jump in electric vehicle (EV) loan applications between February and March 2026. Over the past year, EV demand has surged by 270%. The shift comes as fuel prices continue to climb. Petrol costs have risen by around 30% since

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Two developing cyclones near Australia could bring rough weather to parts of the region, with one posing a possible threat to Queensland. Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila is currently moving in the Solomon Sea between Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. The Bureau of Meteorology says the system is heading toward north Queensland and could approach or cross the Cape York Peninsula over the w

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Household spending in Australia edged up by 0.3% in February 2026, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This follows a similar 0.3% increase in January, after a 0.5% drop in December. Compared to a year earlier, overall spending remains strong, rising 4.6%. Spending on non-essential items grew by 0.5%, driven by higher demand for entertainment such as concerts an

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. A burst of winter like weather is set to hit south east Australia this week, bringing storms, strong winds, and a sharp drop in temperatures. In Melbourne, conditions will turn cooler and wetter. Temperatures are expected to fall from 27°C on Thursday to around 17°C over the weekend, with overnight lows near 10°C. Canberra will be even colder, with temperatures dropping to just 2°C early n

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. A large majority of Australians support the government’s temporary cut to fuel tax, according to new research. The federal government recently halved the fuel excise from 52.6 cents to 26.3 cents per litre for three months. The move came in response to rising global prices linked to the Iran conflict. A Roy Morgan survey of more than 2,500 adults found 83% backed the decision. How Australi

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Planning your Easter long weekend? Here’s a quick and clear guide to what’s open and closed so you’re not caught out. Shopping centres Westfield locations will be closed on Good Friday. They reopen Saturday, with some reduced hours. On Easter Sunday, centres in NSW and SA will mostly stay closed (except Tuggerah), while other states operate with limited hours. SA centres also remain closed

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, north of Australia, raising concerns about possible tsunami waves. The United States Geological Survey reported the quake occurred at a depth of 35km, around 9:48am AEDST. It hit in the Molucca Sea, near islands including Ternate Island, about 130km away. Experts say the region is known for frequent seismic activity

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Pressure is mounting on the Australian government to rethink its gas export rules, with fresh calls for a new tax on overseas sales. New analysis from The Australia Institute suggests a 25% export tax could generate nearly $350 million per week, or around $17 billion annually. Economist Richard Denniss said the current system is costing Australians, arguing stronger taxation could better f

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Thousands of young Australians are set for higher wages after a major ruling by the Fair Work Commission. Under the decision, workers aged 18 to 20 in fast food, retail and pharmacy roles will gradually move to full adult pay if they have been in the job for more than six months. The change means eligible workers will receive 100% of the adult wage rate. It will be introduced in stages ove

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced sweeping changes that will remove surcharges on debit, prepaid and credit card payments. The ban will apply to networks including eftpos, Mastercard and Visa, and is expected to start from October 1, 2026. Consumers are tipped to save around $1.6 billion a year, while businesses could cut about $200 million in surcharge costs. RBA Governor Michel

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Major platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube could face heavy penalties after Australia’s online safety regulator raised serious concerns. The eSafety Commissioner found “major gaps” in how these companies are enforcing the under-16 social media ban introduced last year. Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said while some steps have been taken, many platforms are

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. The New South Wales Government has decided not to introduce free public transport, despite rising fuel costs putting pressure on households. State Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said the move would be too costly and not a quick fix. He noted the government is monitoring the situation but won’t rush into what he called an expensive short-term decision. Transport Minister John Graham also confirme

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Wet weather is expected across much of the country this Easter long weekend, with several states bracing for showers and cooler conditions. Here’s a quick breakdown: New South Wales Sydney is in for a rainy stretch from Friday to Monday. Warm conditions on Friday (27°C) will give way to cooler, wetter days around 24°C. Australian Capital Territory In Canberra, expect steady rain chances th

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Qantas is adjusting its international schedule from mid-April to boost flights between Australia and Europe during the peak northern summer. The move follows ongoing disruptions across major Middle East hubs, affecting global carriers and forcing route changes. To meet demand, Qantas will shift aircraft from some US and domestic routes through to late July. Key changes include: Perth–Paris

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Some service stations across New South Wales have started placing limits on fuel purchases as supply pressures grow. Regional areas were hit first, but restrictions are now appearing in city locations. On Sydney’s Northern Beaches, one station has capped purchases at 50 litres per vehicle and banned filling external containers. In the south-west town of Balranald, another outlet has set a

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia could face a sharp rise in business failures and a possible recession if the global oil crisis continues, a new CreditorWatch report warns. Oil prices have surged about 50% since recent conflict in the Middle East, briefly hitting around US$117 per barrel and now sitting near US$100. Experts say if prices stay above US$125–150 for months, recession risks increase significantly. T