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THE WORLD’S MOST SCENIC TRAIN RIDE: by Carlita Weerasinha

THE WORLD'S MOST SCENIC TRAIN RIDE: by Carlita Weerasinha The train trip from Ella to Kandy in Sri Lanka, or...
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Health & Views –April 2020 – 2nd issue By Harold Gunatillake

Health & Views –April 2020 – 2nd issue By Harold Gunatillake https://www.elanka.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Health-Views-April-2nd-issue-2020_compressed.pdf    
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Insight – New routes to market for Australian brands in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

Insight – New routes to market for Australian brands in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh Source: MirageNews     With e-commerce accelerating...
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A Missive by Oscar E V Fernando: One year after the fire, a French priest’s tribute to Notre-Dame: By Courtney Mares

A Missive by Oscar E V Fernando: One year after the fire, a French priest's tribute to Notre-Dame: By Courtney Mares Paris, France,...
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“THE WONDER OF PONDERISMS” – By Des Kelly

 "THE WONDER OF PONDERISMS" – By Des Kelly   If my memory serves me correctly, this is the 2nd batch of...
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“ROLL ALONG” & History Lesson on Toilet Paper! – By Des Kelly &

 "ROLL ALONG" – By Des Kelly     Now that the rush for toilet paper is nearly over, I thought that this bit...
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What employers must do before they can receive JobKeeper

What employers must do before they can receive JobKeeper SOURCE:-THE NEW DAILY The Australian Taxation Office has asked businesses to...
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MARIJUANA’S CURATIVE POWERS: By Joe Van Langenberg

MARIJUANA'S CURATIVE POWERS:  By  Joe Van Langenberg     Marijuana, otherwise known as ganja & weed in colloquial terminology, has been more...
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To curtail spread of COVID-19-update By Dr Harold Gunatillake

To curtail spread of COVID-19-update By Dr Harold Gunatillake   Coronaviruses have been causing problems for humanity for a long...
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eLanka Newsletter (mid week) – April 2020 5th Edition – Sri Lankans in Australia

eLanka Newsletter (mid week) - April 2020 5th Edition - Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image...
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Relaxation of Foreign exchange Restrictions – Opening of Special Deposit Account (SDA) with Sri lanka Banks

Relaxation of Foreign exchange Restrictions – Opening of Special Deposit Account (SDA) with Sri lanka Banks   https://www.elanka.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Relaxation-of-Foreign-Exchange.pdf    
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Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday bombings: one year on from the terror that took my family

Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday bombings: one year on from the terror that took my family Source:The Times UL Ben Nicholson,...
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Foreign Secretary speaks on Sri Lankan missions and expatriate issues during COVID-19 crisis

Foreign Secretary speaks on Sri Lankan missions and expatriate issues during COVID-19 crisis SOURCE:-Daily FT Sri Lanka Foreign Secretary Ravinatha...
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A Great Message & Words of Wisdom to us all

A Great Message & Words of Wisdom to us all Unknown presenter! Please email us (info@eLanka.com.au ) if you know...
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eLanka Newsletter- April 2020 4th Edition – Sri Lankans in Australia

eLanka Newsletter- April 2020 4th Edition - Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read...
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Easter Song: SRI LE DAHARA – Lyrics : Sriyani Tennekoon Sung by: Shanika Mihiravi

Easter Song: SRI LE DAHARA - Lyrics : Sriyani Tennekoon Sung by: Shanika Mihiravi This Easter song was produced by...
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Should you use Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine as palliation for the treatment of COVID19?-Dr. Harold Gunatillake

Should you use Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine as palliation for the treatment of COVID19?-Dr. Harold Gunatillake Both chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are...
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NSW Online Sinhala & Tamil New Year Celebration

NSW Online Sinhala & Tamil New Year Celebration https://us02web.zoom.us/j/150058936?pwd=TVlBaHpIeWxhbW8yRHYyWnVsdHNMZz09 Monday the 13th of April 2020 11am to 2 pm With...
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2020 Auluth Auwurudu Litha – Sri Lanka Sinhala & Tamil New Year

2020 Auluth Auwurudu Litha - Sri Lanka Sinhala & Tamil New Year Also in Australian times (see video below)... Thanks...
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“HAVE A DRINK” – By Des Kelly

"HAVE A DRINK" - By Des Kelly Easter is upon us. Coronavirus is still with us.  Hydroxchloroquine is one of...
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LET’S PONDER – By Capt Elmo Jayawardena

LET’S PONDER - By Capt Elmo Jayawardena The Parade was fearsome. Men in combat fatigues Monster missiles being loaded to...
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Wishing all our eLanka members a SAFE and happy Easter!

Wishing all our eLanka members a SAFE and happy Easter! It is important to remember to take the time this...
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Stay at home direction – frequently asked questions

Stay at home direction - frequently asked questions Source:Victorian Department of Health & Human Services The Victorian Government is directing...
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$130bn JobKeeper payment passes Parliament

$130bn JobKeeper payment passes Parliament The government’s $130 billion JobKeeper payment passed Parliament late on Wednesday night, and should see...
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“THE AIR THAT WE BREATHE” – By Des Kelly

"THE AIR THAT WE BREATHE" – By Des Kelly     Another aspect of this "Coronavirus", the air that we...
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The Story of 2020 – by Miss Witham

The Story of 2020 - by Miss Witham Someone sent this to eLanka. It’s by Miss Witham whom, I guess,...
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New Consular Corps Management Committee: Dean – Anton Swan, Hon Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland, Australia

New Consular Corps Management Committee: Dean – Anton Swan, Hon Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland, Australia   Dear Colleagues...
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7 Uplifting Historical Speeches!

7 Uplifting Historical Speeches! There is something special about a truly great speech. It allows us to be inspired not...
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Keeping our community safe – Letter from NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service (MHCS) to eLanka

Keeping our community safe - Letter from NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service (MHCS) to eLanka 9 April 2020 Dear Community...
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Prime Minister – Message – Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Prime Minister - Message - Sinhala and Tamil New Year UNOFFICIAL The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister MESSAGE FROM...
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Easter Sunday Service LIVE STREAM -in Sinhala (11th April Saturday at 6.30pm – Melbourne time)

Easter Sunday Service LIVE STREAM -in Sinhala (11th April Saturday at 6.30pm – Melbourne time) Compassion Christian Church - Easter...
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Minister Dan Tehan – Message for International Students

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Azithromycin antibiotic as palliation for COVID19-byDr Harold Gunatillake Breaking News Test by French Medical Expert The news on the TV,...
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God Will Take Care of You – a viral song for the season sent by Oscar E V Fernando

God Will Take Care of You - a viral song for the season sent by Oscar E V Fernando  ...
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Walter Gilbert, the shamed thief who shone in Canadian exile A cousin of WG Grace whose bankruptcy led him into...
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Sri Lanka in 1800 – 1970

Sri Lanka in 1800 – 1970 Collection of Photographs of People & their life, taken during British Colonial Era (1815-1948)...
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Silverscene – The Official Newsletter of the Silver Fawn Club Inc. (Issue: March/April 2020)

Silverscene – The Official Newsletter of the Silver Fawn Club Inc. (Issue: March/April 2020)   https://www.elanka.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/March-April-Newsletter.pdf    
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What is Working for Victoria?

What is Working for Victoria?   SOURCE:https://www.vic.gov.au/ What is Working for Victoria? If you are a jobseeker in Victoria you are...
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Opportunities ahead after the mighty destroyer COVID 19 leaves us – By Raj Gonsalkorale

Opportunities ahead after the mighty destroyer COVID 19 leaves us - By Raj Gonsalkorale Karl Marx had predicted that like previous...
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eLanka Newsletter- April 2020 3rd (mid week) Edition – Sri Lankans in Australia

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Cash flow boost for employers

Cash flow boost for employers Source:Australian Taxation Office 7 April 2020 From 28 April 2020, eligible businesses will receive a tax-free...
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“MUSIC, MUSIC, Music” – By Des Kelly and (Thank you for the Music by Shanthi De Mel)

 "MUSIC, MUSIC, Music" – By Des Kelly and (Thank you for the Music by Shanthi De Mel)   The music and...
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COVID-19: Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package

COVID-19: Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package The Australian Government has announced a new Early Childhood Education and Care...
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Sumith Premachandra, 55, is the youngest person in Victoria to die of COVID-19

Sumith Premachandra, 55, is the youngest person in Victoria to die of COVID-19 Source: Herald Sun   Family pays tribute as...
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A/g Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs – Statement on Australian citizenship processing

A/g Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs -  Statement on Australian citizenship processing 06 April 2020 The...
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Letter from Australian High Commissioner in Colombo to Parents of Sri Lankan Students in Australia

Letter from Australian High Commissioner in Colombo to Parents of Sri Lankan Students in Australia Source:Sri Lanka High Commission –...
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Sri Lankan in Australia dies of the coronavirus

  Sri Lankan in Australia dies of the coronavirus Source:Colombo Gazette A Sri Lankan in Australia has died of the...
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Wishing you Dear Eric Clapton, many happy returns of today (April 06) – By Joe Van Langenberg

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