At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Victorians are being urged to stay alert as fire danger is set to increase sharply tomorrow. An extreme fire danger rating is forecast for most of the state due to hot conditions and strong north-westerly winds, followed later by a gusty wind change. Only the South-West and East Gippsland districts are expected to face a lower, though still serious, high fire danger rating. Temperatures wi

Melbourne — Ticket sales for Naadha Gama Melbourne 2026 have marked a significant milestone for Sri Lankan live music events held in Australia, with 20% of tickets sold to audiences residing outside the state of Victoria. Interstate ticketing data shows demand led by New South Wales, followed by Queensland and South Australia, with further purchases recorded from other states and territories. For a Sri Lankan concert staged overseas, this level of interstate attendance is reg

Macktiles, Sri Lanka’s premier tile manufacturer, marked a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy last Friday (February 6) with the official launch of Macktiles Australia in Dandenong, Melbourne. The event was graced by two of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated sporting icons, former cricket captains TM Dilshan and Rangana Herath, who officiated the opening ceremony amidst a gathering of industry leaders and community members. Renowned as Sri Lanka’s largest tile man

This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka , your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. Bandaranaike International Airport has welcomed the arrival of the historic Captain’s Choice Qantas flight on the famous Kangaroo Route, with 142 passengers landing in Colombo. Airport authorities said arrivals were handled smoothly through BIA’s Silk Route fast-track service, allowing passengers to move quickly and comfortably from arrival to e

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Lives and property are at risk as Cyclone Mitchell moves south along the Western Australian coast, with authorities warning some communities it is now too dangerous to leave. The Category 2 system was near Exmouth early this morning and is expected to cross the coast near Coral Bay later today or this evening. Emergency services have issued shelter-in-place orders for areas from Coral Bay

This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka , your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. Applications are now open for Australia Awards Scholarships, giving Sri Lankan citizens the chance to study in Australia from 2027. Funded by the Australian Government, the program supports Sri Lanka’s development by helping future leaders gain advanced qualifications, professional skills and global experience. The 2027 intake offers Master’s de

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia is set for a dramatic weather shift, with widespread rain and storms expected across every state and territory in the coming days. Forecasters say large amounts of moisture have built up over northern and central parts of the country. This is likely to trigger unsettled conditions from the weekend and possibly into next week, bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms. Flooding is a r

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Octopus Australia is expanding its renewable energy portfolio with two major new projects, including what is set to become the largest battery in the country. The company will develop the Hanworth Battery Energy Storage System in New South Wales and the Dunmore Solar Farm and Battery project in Queensland. When complete, the Hanworth battery near Bannaby in NSW will have a capacity of 1.2

At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Fire crews from interstate are joining South Australian firefighters as a large bushfire continues to burn out of control south of Adelaide. The blaze has been tearing through scrubland on the Fleurieu Peninsula since Sunday. At least three structures have been destroyed, and several homes have come under threat. Authorities say conditions remain tough, with steep terrain, thick vegetation