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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 In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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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 In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Record-breaking turnout anticipated from India for upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy source: Cricket Australia – CA Multiculural Media (eLanka) Cricket Australia is delighted to announce a significant surge in ticket sales from India, emphasising the excitement of the fierce rivalry between the two cricketing giants competing for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. There has been a remarkable six times increase in the number of ticket purchasers from India compared to all last season. This surge in interest continues when compared to the 2018/19 sales period, the last series unaffected by COVID-19, with six times the number of Indian fans purchasing tickets this season so far. The number of tickets sold to purchasers from India for the Boxing Day Test is already ten times the amount sold for the Boxing Day Test in 2018 at the same point in time, showcasing the immense interest and excitement surrounding this historic fixture. This overwhelming response also shows ...

Jul 5, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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“We absolutely want to see cricket grow”, Nick Hockley on Afghanistan cricket   Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media ( eLanka ) Considering Afghanistan’s remarkable win against Australia, Cricket Australia’s CEO Nick Hockley congratulated the Afghan team for their exceptional performance. He acknowledged the challenges faced by Afghan cricketers, particularly in the context of human rights issues affecting women’s cricket in the country. “We absolutely want to see cricket grow and thrive all around the world for women and men,” Hockley said. Hockley also expressed hope for future progress that would allow for the resumption of bilateral cricket between Australia and Afghanistan. Despite current restrictions, Cricket Australia maintains close communication with the Afghanistan Cricket Board and remains committed to supporting the growth of the sport in Afghanistan. During the press conference, Nick Hockley addressed questions regarding the support for Afghan women’s cricket. He noted that several Afghan women cricketers ...

Jul 3, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Unbeaten Australia secure spot in T20 World Cup second round, proving too strong for Namibia Source : icc-cricket.   Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!   ...

Jun 15, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Australia storm into Super Eight with Namibian demolition.  – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports Editor)   source: Copyright (c) icc-cricket.com (media approved partner – Trevine Rodrigo – eLanka) ( https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/t20cricketworldcup/news/live-aussie-bowlers-commence-warm-up-as-marsh-opts-to-send-in-namibia ) Australia have firmed as favourites to lift this edition of the T20 World Cup in the US and the West Indies.  Wins over Oman, arch rivals England and sweeping past Namibia has signalled the Aussies as a serious contender with India, South Africa and Pakistan.  West Indies and the US at home, Afghanistan and Bangladesh will be no pushovers too and pose a surprise package to upset the fancied teams.  Australia blasted Namibia out of the contest early in the game thanks to a mesmerising spell from Adam Zampa who had their batters in a spin. Man -of -the -match Zampa was devastating as the clueless Namibian batters struggled to counter his guile and variation as they ...

Jun 12, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , ,
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Facing Fortress Australia: Ceylonese Migrants in the 1950s & 1960s-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Earlson Forbes, whose title in THE CEYLANKAN, vol 27/2, May 2024 is “Fortress White Australia: What early Ceylonese migrants [1949 t0 1969] were up against” … [without most of the author’s pictorial illustrations because of The Editor’s technical inexpertise] The Six Australian Colonies came together on the 1st  of January 1901 to form the independent Nation of the Commonwealth of Australia.  From 1788 (First Fleet arrival at Sydney Cove) to the time of Federation, Australia was populated by convict and free settlers almost exclusively from Britain.  The 1901 census put the population at 3.7 million.   Aboriginals were not counted in this census. A small percentage of the population was made up of Pacific Islanders and Chinese.  The Chinese entered Australia in the second half of the 19th century at the time of the Gold Rush in Australia (mid-19th century) and in the years following. ...

Jun 8, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , , , ,
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Nationalisms in Ceylon – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Highlights In Singapore & Australia, the Sri Lankans are proud to call themselves Singaporeans and Aussies, respectively. The same: Sri Lankans land in Katunayake, come home for a holiday, and mind-orient themselves to call themselves “Sinhala Buddhists”, a term referring to the majority ethnic group in Sri Lanka who follow the Buddhist faith. This is my observation. Sri Lankan Australian who came with me on the same plane and spat on the pavement after alighting in I just retorted that you wouldn’t do that in Prompt, the answer came,” This is my ” I suppose that would be the patriotic feeling! Is it feasible to create separate nations for each nationality on our island? The concept of nationhood and its implications for Sri Lanka’s diverse ethnic tapestry, which is currently marked by tensions and conflicts, are the subject of intense debate. In ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , , ,
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Sri Lanka women in grand win over Australia image Source:-dailynews Source:-dailynews.lk Sri Lanka women’s team showed fighting spirit as they recorded a thrilling seven run victory over Australia in their under 19 Tri nation T-20 cricket series fixture played at Mahinda Rajapaksa International cricket Stadium yesterday. The opening fixture of this tournament Sri Lanka led by Manudi Nanayakkara gave a superb performances to beat Aussie lasses in a close fight . In fact Sri Lanka and Australia both teams made low scores yesterday while Sri Lanka team limited to 117 for 6 wickets in their 20 overs but Sri Lankan lasses very well defended that score and Aussies had to be satisfied with 110 for 5 wickets in 20 overs and Sri Lanka team coached by Mahesh Weerasinghe had a morale booster with this opening game victory Sri Lanka women’s made a slow start by openers Dewmi Wijeratne (15) and ...

Mar 29, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Saints’ rivalry forged strong bonds of friendship – By Lawrence Heyn in Brisbane, Australia Source : sundaytimes History-making Josephian and Peterite teams: (Back row, from left): Kitto Fernandopulle, Angelo Wickremaratne, Charinde Perera, Romello Anandappa, Darrel Wijetunge, Aruna Perera, Carlton Bernadus, Reynold Anandappa, Anura Eliyathamby, Narain Melvani, Noel Warnakula, Lal Perera, Nilkamal Perera, Kevin Hingert, and Suraj Abeysekera (Middle row, from left): Michael Chanmugam (SPC coach), Vernon Tissera (umpire), Priyalal de Silva, Rohan Wijesinghe, Ranjan Perera, Shamilal de S. Wijeratne, S.C. Rohan Fernando, Susilough de S. Wijeratne, Ajit de Alwis, Ranjit Senaratne, Wayne Jansz, Sunanda Jayasekera, Niranjan Weerasinghe, James Perera (SJC coach) and S. Ponnadurai (umpire) (Seated, from left): Angelo Rayer (SJC master in-charge), Rev. Fr. Lucian dep (SJC Prefect of Games), Trevor Croner, Rev. Fr. Quintus Fernando (SJC Rector), Dushan Soza (SJC captain), Bernard Wijetunge (SPC captain), Rev. Fr. Claver Perera (SPC Rector), Frank Hubert, Rev. Fr. Chrys Abeyratne (SPC Prefect ...

Mar 27, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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