At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. A major cyberattack on global education provider Instructure has disrupted schools and universities across Australia, exposing data linked to millions of students worldwide. The breach is believed to have affected over 200 million users and more than 9,000 institutions, putting education systems on high alert. In Australia, platforms like QLearn and Canvas widely used in schools and univers

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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 unveiled a new budget focused on easing cost-of-living pressures, including a $100 fuel credit for every driver’s licence holder. The state recorded a strong $3.5 billion surplus, boosted by rising GST revenue. Leaders say the plan aims to keep the economy strong while supporting families. Key highlights: • $100 fuel credit f

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. A major cybersecurity breach affecting more than 200 million people worldwide has impacted students and teachers across Queensland. The breach involves Instructure, the third-party provider behind the Queensland education system’s Qlearn online platform since 2020. John-Paul Langbroek said the global incident has affected over 9,000 educational institutions, including schools and universiti

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 has announced a new AUD 2 million partnership with the FAO and Sri Lanka’s Agriculture Ministry to support recovery efforts after Cyclone Ditwah. The 12-month program, launched in Colombo, will focus on rebuilding vegetable farming in the hard-hit districts of Nuwara Eliya and Badulla two key areas for the country’s food production. The

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. The Australian Government has unveiled a massive $10.7 billion fuel security package ahead of next week’s federal budget, aiming to strengthen the country’s fuel reserves after recent supply disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East. The plan includes $7.5 billion for a new Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility, designed to boost local fuel storage and supply through loans, guarante

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Meta Platforms is rolling out new AI tools to identify and remove underage users from its platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, as part of efforts to comply with Australia’s upcoming social media rules for users under 16. The system will scan public profiles for signs of age. This includes analysing posts, captions, comments, and bios for clues such as birthday references or school-r

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 Cabinet has approved a new ground handling contract for SriLankan Airlines at Sydney Airport, ensuring services continue without disruption. The previous agreement ended on April 30, 2026, prompting a limited international tender. Three bids were reviewed, with Menzies Aviation (Australia) Pty Ltd selected as the best-qualified and mos

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. A burst of polar weather is set to bring rare snowfall to parts of south-eastern Australia this week including areas outside the usual alpine zones. According to Weatherzone, the cold front will move in from tonight, delivering snow across the mountains of Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. What makes this event unusual is how low the snow could fall.