At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. A primary school in Melbourne’s southeast was placed into lockdown this morning after a reported stabbing on campus. The incident happened around 9am at Brentwood Park Primary School in Berwick. Emergency services arrived to find a young boy with stab wounds. Paramedics treated him at the scene, and his injuries are not life-threatening. A woman also received minor injuries. Parents were i

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s inflation picked up speed in October, rising 3.8% over the year — the fastest pace in seven months and higher than economists expected. This is the first time the ABS has released a full monthly CPI, which will now replace the quarterly measure as the main indicator of inflation. Analysts noted the monthly data showed inflation running slightly hotter than earlier estimates. Ho

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. New South Wales is facing its most dangerous fire conditions in more than two years, with soaring temperatures, strong winds and fast-moving thunderstorms putting communities on high alert. More than 20 schools across central NSW were closed on Wednesday after the Rural Fire Service issued a catastrophic fire danger warning for the lower central west. This level of alert has not been issue

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia is establishing a new AI Safety Institute (AISI) to monitor fast-moving artificial intelligence technologies and help keep Australians safe. The institute will provide trusted, expert advice to government by testing emerging AI systems, identifying risks early, and supporting stronger protections for the community. The AISI will work closely with regulators to make sure Australia

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Western Australia is preparing for dangerous conditions as Tropical Cyclone Fina strengthens into a severe category 4 system while moving toward the Kimberley coast. The Bureau of Meteorology says Fina is currently over the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf and producing sustained winds of around 185km/h, with gusts near the centre reaching 260km/h. For now, most of the impact remains offshore. The cy

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Snapchat will start warning users this week that their accounts will be deactivated when Australia’s under-16 social media ban begins on 10 December. The platform will send alerts in-app, by email, or via SMS to users it believes may be younger than 16. Snapchat will rely on a mix of signals — including account behaviour and self-declared ages — to identify affected accounts. The company t

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Meta has started notifying thousands of young Australians that their Facebook, Instagram and Threads accounts will soon be blocked under Australia’s new age restriction laws. The federal government announced earlier this month that major platforms — including Meta apps, Snapchat, TikTok, X and YouTube — must take “reasonable steps” to block users under 16 from December 10. Meta is the firs

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australian households will soon be able to use electricity for free for three hours every day under a new federal government plan designed to make better use of excess solar energy. The Solar Sharer scheme will require energy retailers to offer free electricity during a set window in the middle of the day — the time when solar generation is high and demand is low. Wholesale prices often dr

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australian shoppers can now expect parcels to arrive any day of the week, with Australia Post bringing back weekend deliveries from this Saturday. The temporary service aims to handle the huge spike in parcels expected during the festive season. Weekend deliveries will run across all major capital cities and selected regional areas, staying in place until Christmas. Gary Starr, Australia P

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australian researchers are sounding the alarm as new data shows children are abandoning key developmental activities in favour of scrolling on social media. A University of South Australia study tracking more than 14,000 students aged 11–14 found that daily social media use has exploded — rising from 26% in 2019 to 85% in 2022, a 200% increase since before COVID-19. As screen time surged,

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Melbourne’s tram network — the largest in the world — is still far from meeting national accessibility standards, with a new audit showing little progress over the past five years. According to the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO), only 18% of tram services in 2023–24 were fully accessible, meaning low-floor trams aligned with level-access stops. Low-floor tram numbers have risen

This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka , your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans  in Australia and beyond. Western Australia has honoured its top scientific talent at the 24th Premier’s Science Awards — and Sri Lankan oceanographer Professor Charitha Pattiaratchi has taken home one of the night’s biggest titles. Professor Pattiaratchi won the People’s Choice Award, earning an impressive 7,880 votes from colleagues and supporters across the scientific

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Early forecasts suggest a damp start to summer for many parts of Australia, with several capitals tipped to see rain throughout December. Here’s what AccuWeather expects for each state and territory — including Christmas Day. New South Wales – Sydney Sydney is set for a cloudy and rainy December, with storms likely before Christmas. Temperatures will range from 19°C to 28°C. Christmas Day

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s student accommodation sector is set for a major clean-energy upgrade, with the Albanese Government and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) backing the country’s biggest apartment-electrification project — and it’s happening across student housing. Through a $50 million CEFC investment into The Living Company’s Scape Australia Core Fund, up to 20 large student accommodat

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. More than a dozen Canberra schools and one Brisbane school have temporarily closed after a popular craft sand was found to contain traces of chrysotile asbestos. The ACCC this week recalled three products — Kadink Sand, Educational Colours Rainbow Sand and Creatistics Coloured Sand — after testing confirmed contamination. The sand had been used in some ACT public schools for sensory play a

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s jobless rate fell to 4.3% in October, down from 4.5% in September, signalling a steady and resilient labour market. The latest ABS data showed 42,200 new jobs were created last month, while unemployment dropped by 17,000 people. Economists say the rebound confirms September’s spike was just a temporary blip. Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers called it “a very positive result,” hig

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Elite Cricket Centre officially opened its doors to the public on 8 November 2025, offering a world-class indoor facility designed for players of all levels. The centre features eight long run-up, international-standard training lanes with premium synthetic turf, four JUGS bowling machines, one Bola machine with auto-feeder and one leather ball machine to enhance precision and performance.

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Children as young as 14 could soon face adult court trials and life sentences in Victoria under a new state government plan to tackle rising youth crime. Premier Jacinta Allan confirmed the proposal, titled “Adult Time for Violent Crime,” saying the move would target serious and violent offenders. The laws mirror Queensland’s tough youth justice model introduced in 2024. The announcement c

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Victoria has been named Australia’s hardest state to do business in for the second year in a row, according to the Business Council of Australia’s 2025 report. The state ranked eighth overall, with the report pointing to high property and payroll taxes and heavy licensing rules as major hurdles for businesses — despite recent planning reforms aimed at speeding up housing approvals. In cont

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australians are feeling more upbeat about the economy, with consumer confidence jumping 12.8% in November to 103.8 points, according to the latest Westpac survey. It’s the first time optimism has outweighed pessimism since February 2022 — ending nearly four years of subdued sentiment. Westpac’s Matthew Hassan said the lift reflects stronger signs of economic recovery, driven by improving c