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Australia’s depth and Bumrah’s injury gives home team Border-Gavaskar trophy after a decade. India show vulnerability against Boland and loss of Bumrah. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) Australia rode the rollercoaster of fierce competition, spiteful behaviour and a series highlighted by controversies to wrest back the Border-Gavaskar series at the Pink Test at a packed SCG. It’s been ten years since Australia tasted success against the Indians, and victory was never sweeter on a day dedicated to the Jane McGrath Foundation whose generated funds has been extended to all Cancer sufferers from only Breast Cancer initially. Record funds and a record turnout added to the success of the tense battle between two of the world’s best teams, and the balance in the scales tipped in Australia’s favour when Indian superstar Jasprit Bumrah was sidelined with a groin strain. Bumrah would definitely have had a say in ...

Jan 5, 2025 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Australia, Australia- India, Border-Gavaskar series, Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australia Day Source : Dæhæna – January 2025 Australia Day, celebrated annually on January 26, marks the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788. On this day, Captain Arthur Phillip raised the British flag, symbolising the beginning of British colonisation in Australia. Originally known as Foundation Day, the event was initially celebrated by the early settlers and gradually evolved into a national public holiday. Today, Australia Day is recognised as a day of national pride, featuring barbecues, fireworks, parades, and citizenship ceremonies that welcome new Australians into the community. However, the choice of January 26 as Australia’s national day has been a source of ongoing controversy. For many Indigenous Australians, the date represents the start of colonisation, which brought dispossession, cultural disruption, and devastating consequences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. They often refer to it as “Invasion Day” or “Survival Day,” using the occasion to ...

Dec 31, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australia, Australia Day, Australia's National day, Captain Arthur Phillip, Invasion Day, Sydney Cove

SriLankan Airlines celebrates the 7th anniversary of its Melbourne-Colombo route Source : travelandtourworld SriLankan Airlines proudly celebrated the seventh anniversary of its Melbourne-Colombo route, a milestone underscoring the airline’s commitment to connecting Sri Lanka, Australia, and beyond. Launched in 2017, the route has played a pivotal role in linking Sri Lankan expatriates, students, and tourists to Melbourne while offering seamless connections to destinations across India and South Asia. The Melbourne-Colombo route has witnessed consistent growth over the years, emerging as one of SriLankan Airlines’ top-performing services. Its popularity among travelers visiting family and friends or vacationing between Australia and South Asia highlights the route’s cultural and economic significance. Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Worldwide Sales & Distribution for SriLankan Airlines, shared: “As we celebrate this milestone, we will continue exploring opportunities to expand our network and support the growth of this vital route. With a strong foundation built over the past seven years, ...

Dec 18, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Airbus A330-300, Australia, Melbourne-Colombo route, Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Airlines’ service, SriLankan Airlines

Australia – Sri Lanka relationship continues to soar Source : dailynews Australia’s and Sri Lanka’s commitment to countering maritime security threats reaches new heights with the gifting of a former Royal Australian Air Force Beechcraft King Air 350 to the Sri Lanka Air Force at a special ceremony in Colombo today. Legally handed over to the Sri Lanka Air Force in late October, the modern twin-engine turboprop aircraft will substantially enhance Sri Lanka’s aerial maritime surveillance capability to combat transnational crime, including people smuggling. Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa highlighted that the gift from Australia demonstrates the mutual efforts of both countries in maintaining the security of the Indian Ocean region. “I am sincerely grateful for the King Air 350 aircraft – a gift that not only bolsters our ability to combat activities that threaten our maritime security, but importantly underscores the bond that exists ...

Dec 13, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, Australia, Australia & Sri Lanka, Australia – Sri Lanka relationship, Beechcraft King Air 350, Ratmalana Air Force Base, Sri Lanka Air Force

Australia assures technical support to Sri Lanka’s national security, maritime affairs Source : dailymirror Australia has expressed its potential technical support in areas such as national security, maritime affairs, digitalization, public sector modernization, vocational education, and the energy sector in Sri Lanka. The assurance was made during a meeting between Australia’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Paul Stephens and the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today, President’s Media Division (PMD) said. The High Commissioner said that the new government’s corruption-free approach to governance is attracting investors. He also expressed Australia’s willingness to provide support at any time for the government’s efforts to establish a corruption-free system across the country. Highlighting the 75 years of friendship between Sri Lanka and Australia, the High Commissioner emphasized the commitment to further strengthen ties and continue fostering close relations between the two nations. High Commissioner Stephens commended President ...

Nov 28, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Australia, Australia and Sri Lanka, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Paul Stephens, Sri Lanka’s national security

Vorsicht! “Deutsche Bank” penetrates Australian Shores. Australia in a Tizz – By Michael Roberts Source : thuppahis Ben Packham, in The Australian, 10 april 2013 with title “Asylum boat’s arrival on mainland may force border patrol rethink” The boat carrying 66 Sri Lankans arrived in Geraldton harbour, 430km north of Perth, at 12.45pm local time yesterday en route to New Zealand. Picture: Graeme Gibbons Source: News Limited BORDER protection authorities will review the adequacy of asylum boat patrols after a vessel carrying 66 Sri Lankans made it to the West Australian mainland undetected. Home Affairs Minister Jason Clare said the boat, which arrived in Geraldton yesterday, is believed to have sailed direct from Sri Lanka. He said it appeared to have taken a much longer and more southerly route than most asylum-seeker vessels, keeping it at sea for 44 days. “I’m concerned,” Mr Clare told ABC radio. “I’ve asked Customs and Border Protection to review the circumstances of this case ...

Nov 2, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged "SRI-LANKANS", Australia, Deutsche Bank, Jason Clare, Sri Lanka to Australia, Sri Lankans arrived in Geraldton harbour

Tourist arrivals near 26,000 in first 6 days of October Source : dailymirror Sri Lanka welcomed 25,966 tourists in the first six days of October, marking a rather slow start for the month, ahead of the winter season, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) data showed. In the six days, the daily average tourist arrivals were slightly up at 4327.6 tourists, compared to the daily average of 4071.3 tourists recorded for September this year. The tourist arrivals grew at the slowest pace in September, with a 9.11 percent year-on-year growth rate. India continued to account for the largest source of arrivals in the period, with 7,749 arrivals, followed by 2,437 and 1,737 arrivals from China and Germany. The United Kingdom, Australia and Russia occupied the fourth, fifth and sixth positions accordingly. Meanwhile, the cumulative tourist arrivals reached 1,510,774 tourists. India took the top spot, with 294,305 and the UK remained ...

Oct 10, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australia, Russia, SLTDA, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Tourist arrivals, United Kingdom

MEDIA RELEASE September 30, 2024 Cricket Australia launches Project Inspire to empower women in cricket leadership Cricket Australia is proud to announce the launch of Project Inspire, a key initiative under its 10-year Women & Girls Action Plan, which aims to increase the presence and impact of women in leadership roles at all levels of the game. Running from December 2024 through to October 2025, Project Inspire will provide participants with hands-on leadership training through virtual learning and immersive experiences, led by Australian cricket legend, Belinda Clark and Chris Rubick. The program is designed to support women from all backgrounds who are passionate about cricket and want to make a positive impact in their communities. As well as monthly online sessions, participants will engage in an immersive 2-day workshop held during the CommBank Women’s Ashes Day-Night Test at the MCG in January 2025. Throughout the program, participants will use their ...

Sep 30, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australia, Belinda Clark, Inspire to empower women in cricket leadership Cricket Australia, Jodie Newton

Australian Citizenship Day, 17 September Source : Qld Daehaena Sri Lankan Newsletter We celebrate Australian Citizenship Day each year on 17 September. The day is an opportunity for all Australians to reflect on: • the meaning and importance of Australian citizenship • responsibilities and privileges we have as citizens. Whether we are citizens through birth or by active choice, it is a chance for all Australians to: • take pride in our citizenship • celebrate our democratic values • think about what unites us as Australians. Every year on this day, Australia welcomes thousands of new citizens in local communities across the nation. Image Source : arcmigration History of Australian Citizenship Day Australian Citizenship Day was first celebrated in 2001. The Australian Government established the day in 2001 in response to a recommendation by the Australian Citizenship Council in their 2000 report Australian Citizenship for a New Century. The recommendation came from ...

Sep 7, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australia, Australian citizenship, Australian Citizenship Day, History of Australian Citizenship Day, the Australian Government

A new visa category for workers suffering from exploitation in Australia, here are the details – By Nipuna Dodangoda Ruwan Samarasinghe – Immigration lawyer & Experienced consultant on immigration laws – Sydney, NSW Credit: Pexels / Photo by Liza Summer Source : sbs SBS Sinhala discussion on Workplace Justice Visa regulations introduced by the Australian government to ensure fair treatment of temporary migrants in Australia and reduce workplace exploitation. An immigration lawyer and a migration agent from Sydney, Mr Ruwan Samarasinghe speaks to the SBS Sinhala Radio on this. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Jul 23, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australia, SBS Sinhala discussion, visa category for workers, Visa regulations