At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. A new international study led by RMIT University has found that around one in 15 adults has experienced image-based abuse involving artificial intelligence (AI), raising concerns about the misuse of increasingly accessible technology. The survey, which included more than 7,200 adults across Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, found that 7 per cent had experienced at least o

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 Cabinet has approved a Rs. 700 million project to develop the Hamilton Canal and its surrounding aquatic environment as a tourism destination. The initiative aims to promote nature-based and heritage tourism by improving coastal and marine attractions across the Western Province, including the Negombo Lagoon and Hamilton Canal. Under the propo

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Sydney’s Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability will host its Christmas Artisans Market on Sunday, December 6, bringing together 100 stalls featuring handmade gifts, locally crafted products and festive treats. The free event will also offer family entertainment and a festive atmosphere in the historic harbourside surroundings of The Coal Loader in Waverton. The market aims to promote sustai

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. The Victorian Government has approved plans for a new suburb in Ballarat, expected to accommodate around 13,000 residents. The 832-hectare development will be built on rezoned farmland near Mount Rowan and Miners Rest, north of the Western Freeway. It is located about eight kilometres north of Ballarat’s CBD and 105 kilometres from Melbourne. The new suburb, known as Ballarat North, is a pr

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 SriLankan Airlines flight from Melbourne to Colombo declared an emergency shortly before landing at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after a smoke warning was triggered in its cargo hold. Flight UL605, scheduled to arrive at 11.20pm on November 1, landed safely at the airport. All passengers and crew members disembarked safely. No injuri

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s largest bank has warned the economy is facing growing pressure, with weaker growth and rising unemployment expected as the country prepares for another interest rate increase. In a research report released on Monday, Commonwealth Bank (CBA) said the Middle East conflict, high interest rates and weak productivity were weighing heavily on the economy. The bank now expects economic

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s inflation battle is far from over, with a major bank warning that further interest rate rises may be needed despite growing concerns about jobs and businesses. Westpac chief executive Anthony Miller said the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) was likely to continue raising rates to bring inflation under control. “We’re seeing the Reserve Bank very actively go after that challenge,”

This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe has stressed that essential economic policies must be implemented even when they are unpopular with the public. Speaking at a lecture at the University of Kelaniya, he said the Central Bank had already taken difficult decisions to protect the economy and would continue to introduce

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australian mortgage holders, particularly younger families with large home loans, are bearing much of the financial burden as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) uses higher interest rates to control inflation. The RBA has explained that interest rate increases affect the economy through several channels, not just by reducing the money available to mortgage borrowers. Higher rates increase

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. One in four international students in Australia are experiencing difficulties with their health and wellbeing, with loneliness emerging as a major concern, according to new research released by Medibank. The report was developed by Medibank and consulting firm Nous Group, in partnership with six universities. It examines the experiences of international students and identifies ways to impro

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia is facing a housing shortage, yet more than 136,000 homes across the country remain unoccupied, according to new research. An analysis by Ray White Group economist Atom Go Tian, based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data, found that 136,278 of the nation’s 10 million dwellings were classified as inactive. This represents 1.3 per cent of Australia’s total housing stock. Sydney a

This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. Applicants seeking passports through Sri Lanka’s regional immigration offices must book an appointment online from October 29, the Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced. The new requirement applies to both one-day and normal passport services. Applicants must select a date and time through the department’s official website before

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Victoria’s next state government has been urged to increase investment in public vocational training to address growing workforce shortages across construction, healthcare, aged care, childcare and renewable energy. With the state election approaching, Victorian TAFE Association CEO Alex White said public TAFEs must play a central role in preparing workers for the jobs Victoria needs. Accor

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. More than 60 business, community and industry organisations are calling on the Australian Government to hold a National Migration Summit to develop a long-term plan for the country’s migration system. Former immigration minister Philip Ruddock and former Department of Immigration deputy secretary Dr Abul Rizvi have joined the growing alliance, which is seeking a broader national discussion

This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to speed up projects aimed at expanding passenger capacity and improving facilities at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake. The President has also called for the development of domestic airports across the country to meet Sri Lanka’s future aviation needs. The instructions were

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s annual inflation rate climbed to 4.3% in September, increasing expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will raise interest rates at its upcoming meeting. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.8% during September, compared with 0.4% in August, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Housing was the largest contributor to annual inflation, increasing

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 export earnings continued to grow in 2026, reaching US$13.61 billion during the first nine months of the year, a 5.04% increase compared with the same period in 2025. Figures released by Sri Lanka Customs, along with estimates from the Export Development Board (EDB), show growth in both merchandise and services exports. Merchandise exp

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded off the coast of South Australia this morning, with tremors felt across a wide area. The earthquake occurred at 7.48am, around 100 kilometres offshore. More than 700 people reported feeling the shaking, mainly in Adelaide, with reports extending as far north as Kapunda and south to Beachport. Seismologist Jonathan Bathgate described the earthquake as

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

Sydney’s new Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) has officially begun international operations, with Air New Zealand operating the first international departure to Auckland. Flight NZ166 was scheduled to leave at 8.55am, following the arrival of flight NZ165 from Auckland shortly after 7.30am. The milestone marks a major step in expanding Sydney’s aviation network, particularly for communities in the city’s west. Located in Luddenham, the new airport offers an alternat