At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Queensland has introduced tougher rules for e-bike riders, with new licensing requirements taking effect today. Under the changes, riders must be at least 16 years old and hold a valid learner’s permit. Parents could also face fines if their children are caught riding illegally. The reforms come just days after a 13-year-old Queensland boy died in an e-scooter crash, increasing calls for st

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. City of Moreton Bay will trial Australia’s first artificial intelligence-powered traffic light system, aiming to reduce delays and improve traffic flow. The new technology will use AI to monitor individual vehicle movements and adjust traffic signals in real time, replacing traditional systems that rely on fixed light sequences and road sensors. Mayor Peter Flannery said the system could re

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-born tattoo artist Naveen Perera, founder of Tattoo Studio 86 in Goondiwindi, Queensland, has made his mark on the international stage after winning two competition categories at the prestigious 21st South East Queensland Tattoo & Arts Exhibition held in Brisbane from September 12–14. The exhibition, one of Australia’s largest tattoo in

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Strong winds and wild weather have thrown travel plans into chaos today, with nine domestic flights between Brisbane and Sydney cancelled — and dozens more grounded across the country. The main culprit? A massive “bomb cyclone” off the coast of NSW that’s been causing havoc across the region. The Bureau of Meteorology clocked wind gusts up to 81 km/h at Brisbane Airport — the strongest July

The Queensland government has unveiled plans for a new 63,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park in Brisbane, set to serve as the centerpiece for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This decision marks a significant shift from earlier proposals and has sparked considerable public debate. Revised Infrastructure Strategy Premier David Crisafulli announced a comprehensive $2.5 billion infrastructure plan for the upcoming Games. Key components include: New Olympic Stadium at Victor

It looks like Sydney and Brisbane are in for a wet week, but don’t pack away the summer gear just yet! According to the Bureau of Meteorology, showers and storms are a typical part of the Aussie summer, especially in northern Australia, south-east Queensland, and eastern New South Wales. Senior meteorologist Miriam Bradbury explained that this week is shaping up to be a bit wetter for south-east Queensland and eastern New South Wales. "Sydney’s seven-day forecast suggests sho