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Naadha Gama Melbourne 2026: Official Audience & Venue Guide
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Naadha Gama Melbourne 2026 is set to make history as one of the biggest Sri Lankan musical concerts held overseas. The highly anticipated event will take place on Saturday, 31 October 2026, at Melbourne’s iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl. With thousands of fans expected to attend, here is everything you need to know about concert timings, transport, entry requirements and venue rules to enjoy
Oct 27
SriLankan Airlines Eyes New Routes to Perth, China and Africa
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 is considering expanding its international network to Perth, China and Africa as part of efforts to support the country’s tourism industry. Chief Executive Officer Vipu Misra said the national carrier sees strong potential in these markets and has a key role in developing new air connections to Sri Lanka. Speaking to the media,
Oct 23
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Naadha Gama Melbourne 2026: Official Audience & Venue Guide
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Naadha Gama Melbourne 2026 is set to make history as one of the biggest Sri Lankan musical concerts held overseas. The highly anticipated event will take place on Saturday, 31 October 2026, at Melbourne’s iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl. With thousands of fans expected to attend, here is everything you need to know about concert timings, transport, entry requirements and venue rules to enjoy
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Oct 273 min read
SriLankan Airlines Eyes New Routes to Perth, China and Africa
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 is considering expanding its international network to Perth, China and Africa as part of efforts to support the country’s tourism industry. Chief Executive Officer Vipu Misra said the national carrier sees strong potential in these markets and has a key role in developing new air connections to Sri Lanka. Speaking to the media,
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Oct 231 min read
Akalanka Peiris Breaks Three Sri Lankan Swimming Records in Australia
This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. Sri Lankan swimmer Akalanka Peiris has produced an outstanding series of performances at the Australian Nationals, setting three new Sri Lankan national records in two days. On Thursday, October 1, Peiris broke the national record in the Men’s 50m Backstroke twice in the same day. He first clocked 24.45 seconds in the heats, improving his own prev
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Oct 51 min read
Sri Lanka Roadshow in Australia 2026
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Sri Lanka Tourism has stepped up efforts to attract more visitors from Australia and New Zealand through a major business networking and roadshow programme held across five cities. Organised by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), the 2026 Sri Lanka Tourism B2B Networking and Roadshow brought together Sri Lankan tourism businesses and travel industry representatives to strengthen
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Sep 282 min read
Sri Lanka’s Exports Surpass US$12 Billion in First Eight Months
This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. Sri Lanka’s total export earnings have exceeded US$12 billion during the first eight months of 2026, according to the Export Development Board (EDB). Export revenue from January to August increased by 4.26 per cent compared with the same period last year. Sri Lanka earned US$11.52 billion from exports during the first eight months of 2025. The lat
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Sep 241 min read
New report details Sri Lanka's economic performance in Q2 2026
This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. Sri Lanka’s economy expanded by 4.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, slowing from the 5.0 per cent growth recorded during the same period last year. The latest economic data shows mixed performance across key sectors. Industrial activity grew 7.3 per cent and the services sector expanded 2.7 per cent, while agriculture contracted by 2.3 per
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Sep 212 min read
Government launches multi-purpose loan scheme for Sri Lankan migrant workers
This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. The Government has introduced a multi-purpose loan scheme for Sri Lankan migrant workers, allowing them to use their overseas earnings for housing, education, business and other financial needs. The scheme, implemented through the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), is available to Sri Lankans working overseas who can provide proof of
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Sep 101 min read
34 Australians missing as Nepal-Tibet floods death toll reaches 160
This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. At least 160 people have died and hundreds remain missing after devastating flash floods swept through villages along the Nepal–Tibet border. Satellite images suggest the flooding may have been triggered by a large section of Himalayan glacier ice breaking away and sending huge amounts of ice and debris into a river. Australia’s Foreign Minister P
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Aug 271 min read
Veteran Sri Lankan Singer Nanda Malini Passes Away
This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. Veteran Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini has died at the age of 82, according to family sources. She passed away at her home in Nawala. Born on August 23, 1943, in Lewanduwa, Aluthgama, Nanda Malini showed her musical talent from an early age and went on to become one of Sri Lanka’s most respected vocalists. She began her musical journey after movin
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Aug 211 min read
Car owners face uncertainty over rising insurance premiums
At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australian drivers are facing sharply higher car insurance premiums, but many say insurers are not clearly explaining why prices have increased. A new report from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) found motor vehicle insurance premiums rose by 8 per cent in the 12 months to July 2025. This followed a rise of more than 42 per cent between 2019 and 2024. ASIC reviewe
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Aug 112 min read
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