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Southern Cross University, NSBM launch Australian degree in Sri Lanka
This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka , your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. Southern Cross University has officially launched its Sri Lanka partnership with NSBM Green University, opening a new pathway for local students to earn an Australian Bachelor of Business without leaving the country. The national launch runs from 19–21 February 2026 at NSBM Green University, Homagama. The event brings together the Australian Hig
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Donald Trump tariff hikes to hit some Aussie meat exports
At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s red meat industry is bracing for impact after Donald Trump flagged higher import tariffs. Trump plans to lift the tariff rate from 10 to 15 per cent. The increase is expected to affect Australian lamb, mutton and goat meat exports to the United States. Australian beef, however, will remain exempt after a policy reversal last year. Meat & Livestock Australia managing director Mi
4 days ago
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සුපිරි අටදෙනාගේ වටය : ශ්රී ලංකාව සහ නවසීලන්තය අතර තීරණාත්මක තරඟය අද...
This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka , your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. අද කොළඹදී පැවැත්වෙන T20 ලෝක කුසලානය සුපර් අටේ තීරණාත්මක තරඟයකදී ශ්රී ලංකා කණ්ඩායම නවසීලන්තයට එරෙහිව තම මඟ නිවැරදි කරගැනීමට දැඩි උත්සාහයක නිරත වීමට නියමිතය. සුපර් අටේ ආරම්භක තරඟයේ අසාර්ථක වීමෙන් පසු, අර්ධ අවසන් පූර්ව වටයට පිවිසීමේ අපේක්ෂා ජීවිතවත් තබා ගැනීම සඳහා මෙම තරඟය ජයගැනීම සත්කාරකයන්ට අනිවාර්ය වී ඇත. පෙර තරඟයේදී මන්දගාමී තණතිල්ලක් වූ පල්ලෙ
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Southern Cross University, NSBM launch Australian degree in Sri Lanka
This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka , your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. Southern Cross University has officially launched its Sri Lanka partnership with NSBM Green University, opening a new pathway for local students to earn an Australian Bachelor of Business without leaving the country. The national launch runs from 19–21 February 2026 at NSBM Green University, Homagama. The event brings together the Australian Hig
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3 days ago1 min read
Donald Trump tariff hikes to hit some Aussie meat exports
At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s red meat industry is bracing for impact after Donald Trump flagged higher import tariffs. Trump plans to lift the tariff rate from 10 to 15 per cent. The increase is expected to affect Australian lamb, mutton and goat meat exports to the United States. Australian beef, however, will remain exempt after a policy reversal last year. Meat & Livestock Australia managing director Mi
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4 days ago1 min read
Sri Lankan Consulate General in Melbourne Announces Relocation
The Consulate General of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Melbourne has announced a significant relocation of its offices, moving operations to a new premise on St. Kilda Road later this month. In an official notice released today, the Consulate confirmed that effective Tuesday, 24th February 2026 , all consular services will be conducted from their new headquarters at 432, Level 9 Suite 02, St. Kilda Road, VIC 3004 . Service Interruption Warning For members
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Feb 171 min read
Lions Roar into Super 8s: Nissanka Masterclass Leaves Australia on the Brink of World Cup Exit
This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka , your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. In a night of dramatic contrasts at Pallekele, Sri Lanka surged into the Super Eight stage of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, delivering a crushing eight-wicket victory that has left Australia’s tournament hopes hanging by the thinnest of threads. Powered by a sublime, unbeaten century from Pathum Nissanka, the co-hosts chased down Australia's
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Feb 172 min read
Sri Lanka introduces a new visa for Digital Nomads
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 has officially launched its Digital Nomad Visa, allowing remote workers to live on the island for a year or more while working for overseas employers or clients. The visa, introduced in February 2026, is designed to attract location-independent professionals who want to base themselves in Sri Lanka long-term. Who can apply? Applicants
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Feb 111 min read
Octopus Australia plans nation’s largest battery project in NSW
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
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Feb 51 min read
Prime Minister urges unity as millions mark Australia Day
At AusNewsLanka , we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia Day is being marked across the country with celebrations, ceremonies and community events, as the Prime Minister urges Australians to focus on unity. Anthony Albanese says the national day is a chance to recognise shared values and the diverse backgrounds that shape modern Australia. He noted the importance of welcoming new citizens while also acknowledging the deep history of Fi
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Jan 262 min read
Sri Lanka U19 Set to Face Australia U19 in Crucial ICC U19 World Cup Group Clash
This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka , your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. An exciting group-stage encounter awaits cricket fans as Sri Lanka Under-19 take on Australia Under-19 in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026. The match is scheduled to be played on Friday, January 23, at 1:00 pm in Windhoek, Namibia, and is expected to have a significant impact on the group standings. Sri Lanka currently sit at the top of t
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Jan 202 min read
Flash flooding in Victoria: Cars Washed Out to Sea in Wye River
Flash flooding in Victoria: Cars Washed Out to Sea in Wye River
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Jan 152 min read
TOTAL FIRE BAN TODAY: Evacuate Notices Issued as Victoria’s Bushfire Crisis Deepens
Victoria is facing its most harrowing fire emergency since the "Black Summer" of 2019-20, as a relentless heatwave and "Catastrophic" fire conditions send rural communities into a desperate fight for survival. Two major, out-of-control bushfires are currently tearing through the state’s north and north-east, prompting urgent "Leave Now" orders and forcing residents to seek shelter as evacuation routes become death traps. EVACUATION UPDATES: "Leave Now" orders are active for
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Jan 92 min read
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