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Australia Reverses Visa Cancellations for Gaza Refugees – By Alza Kryeziu Source : visaguide.world Palestinians facing visa cancellations amid the Gaza conflict were allowed to resume their journey to Australia, with some visas reinstated after security checks. Advocates demand transparency in visa vetting processes to ensure safety for Palestinians with Australian visas escaping Gaza unrest. Refugee Council of Australia urges government action on visa cancellations and proposes solutions to protect affected individuals. Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, a group of Palestinians faced a tumultuous journey to safety after their visas to Australia were suddenly canceled last week. However, they have now been permitted to continue their trip to Australia. After further security checks, some of the visa cancelations were reversed. However, advocates are pressing the government for more transparency about vetting procedures to secure other Palestinians holding Australian visas who are trying to escape the unrest in Gaza, VisaGuide.World reports. ...

Nathan Ephraums – Youngest Member of the Kookaburras’ (Hockey) Squad for Australia Sent to eLanka by Victor Melder, who received this note from Nathan’s father, Dave Ephraums. Nathan’s Grand-father was Ronald Bertram Ephraums his grand-mothers name was Ruth Anne Bella De Hoedt Nathan’s Dad’s name is Dave Ronald Peter Ephraums and his wife’s name is Petra Toxopeus who was born in the Nederland’s and migrated to Australia. Joshua Pieter Ephraums is Nathan’s elder brother who also represented Victoria in hockey all the way through to under twenty 21 state level. Photo and content Source: Commonwealth Games – https://commonwealthgames.com.au/athletes/nathan-ephraums/ Nathan Ephraums Nathan Ephraums (hockey) will be the youngest member of the Kookaburras’ squad when he makes his Commonwealth Games debut in Birmingham, just over a month after turning 23. Nephy’s hockey skills were apparent when he was selected for the firsts hockey team at Haileybury College in Melbourne when he was ...

Feb 28, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australia, Hockey player in Australia, Nathan Ephraums

Australia’s United Petroleum finalises entry into Sri Lanka Source : dailymirror Australia’s United Petroleum has completed formalities in acquiring the licence to enter into Sri Lanka’s retail petroleum products market. Power and Energy Ministry Secretary Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena and United Petroleum Australia owner Eddie Hirsch have signed the relevant contract, at an event organised by the Power and Energy Ministry, the company announced in a statement. United Petroleum was the last of three foreign players granted approval to complete the formalities of the government. The government decided to award licences to China’s Sinopec, United Petroleum and U.S-based RM Parks in collaboration with Shell PLC, to enter into the retail market, ending the duopoly market enjoyed by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and India’s IOC. Both Sinopec and RM Parks completed the formalities within the following two months, while Sinopec has already commenced operations. Under the arrangement, United Petroleum will be assigned with ...

Feb 27, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australia, Australia’s United Petroleum, Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena, Eddie Hirsch, petroleum products market, Sri Lanka, United Petroleum Australia

Hundreds of thousands lose power in Australia after weather downs power lines Source : adaderana Large chunks of Australia’s Victoria state lost power on Tuesday afternoon when a major power plant shut down because a storm knocked out parts of the state’s electricity transmission network. AGL’s Loy Yang A power station, responsible for about a third of the state’s power, was forced to shut down on Tuesday afternoon after several towers along a major section of the state’s transmission network collapsed in bad weather. More than 500,000 homes or businesses had lost power, state energy minister Lily D’Ambrosio said in a social media post. As the plant shut down, electricity prices spiked across the state to their maximum of A$16,600 per megawatt hour, up from around A$200, according to data from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). In response, AEMO ordered electricity usage cut across the network, according to a statement ...

Feb 14, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australia, Australian Energy Market Operator, downs power lines, Victoria state

President Ranil Wickremesinghe visits Sri Lankan Consulate in Western Australia Dr. Rosh Jalagge presented a memento to President Ranil Wickremesinghe Source :island President Ranil Wickremesinghe, currently in Perth, Australia to attend the 7th Indian Ocean Summit, visited the Sri Lankan Consulate in Western Australia today (10). The President was warmly received by Sri Lanka’s Counsel Dr. Rosh Jalagge and Mrs. Priyanka Gamage. The meeting provided an invaluable opportunity to discuss shared interests between the Consulate and the Sri Lankan community in Western Australia, with a particular focus on advancing economic development initiatives in Sri Lanka. In recognition of the visit, Dr. Rosh Jalagge presented a memento to President Ranil Wickremesinghe. (PMD) ...

Feb 11, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged 7th Indian Ocean Summit, Australia, Dr. Rosh Jalagge Priyanka Gamage, Perth, Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lankan community in Western Australia

Kerrigan La-Brooy – Concert Dance Kerrigan La-Brooy is a multi-talented, multi-faceted, multi award-winning, singer, songwriter and entertainer extraordinaire from Melbourne Australia. He has successfully toured the world, topped the charts & performed sell-out concerts, gigs & festivals. He shelved fame & fortune at the height of his career to devote his time to his family & his widely recognised charitable work which he orchestrates nationally and globally; feeding, clothing, showering and offering laundry facilities to thousands of community members daily. He has released 25 singles which have all rocketed to Number One on the National & International Charts, receiving Gold, Platinum & Multi-Platinum status for airplay. He currently holds the unrivalled record of closing in on 4 consecutive years on the charts (over 200 weeks in a row). For an artist to achieve this milestone, is not only a remarkable achievement, but a fitting testament to the outstanding quality, ability and longevity ...

Feb 5, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Kerrigan Tagged Australia, Kerrigan, Kerrigan La-Brooy, Music Dance Concert

Memories of Geoff Weinman – By U L Kaluaratchchi The news of the recent demise of Geoff Weinman after a long span of 93 years did not come as a surprise to me. I am saddened, nevertheless, as over the years, beginning from around 1957 I had enjoyed a very rewarding relationship with him. He spent his last years in an Elders’ Home well cared for by its professional staff. I was in constant touch with him on a regular basis even after he emigrated to Australia until unfortunate circumstances made him incommunicado. Thereafter, it was a case of obtaining regular updates on his health from the professional staff of the Elders’ Home. Perhaps the last Sri Lankans to visit him there were two of my former teammates, long-time residents in Sydney, Dr. Shivantha Arudpragasam and Rex Perera, inseparable second-row forwards of my time! Geoff was my first rugby ...

Feb 1, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged "SRI-LANKANS", Australia, Geoff Weinman, U L Kaluaratchchi

Shamar Joseph the new whizzkid in world cricket – Heroic return despite injury has unearthed a superstar who single handedly destroyed Australia – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Heroism doesn’t come better than West Indies whizkid Shamar Josep, the 24- year -old on debut, who turned a Test that looked done and dusted, to a nail biter where the cocky touring upstarts pulled off a sensational 8-run victory over Australia at the Gabba much against the odds. The electrifying end to a magnificent Test, saw Australia crumble ending hopes of a clean sweep, as the tourists produced the unthinkable and turned the tables on the back of a sensational hero to a 1-1 series decider. Shamar Joseph, visibly hobbling and on pain killers, turned in a fantastic performance with the ball knocking over Australia’s famed batting line-up to claim an unforgettable 7 for 68 off 11.5 ...

Jan 29, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Australia, Australia cricket news, Australia's batting, Shamar Joseph, West Indies, Worrel/Border Trophy

Australian Men’s Squad named for Dettol T20I Series Courtesy of Cricket Australia – Multicultural Media (eLanka) The National Selection Panel (NSP) has named the following men’s 14-player squad for the Dettol T20 Series against the West Indies. Australia: Mitchell Marsh (Perth Scorchers/Fremantle Cricket Club) (c) Sean Abbott (Sydney Sixers/Parramatta District Cricket Club) Jason Behrendorff (Perth Scorchers/ Subiaco Floreat Cricket Club) Tim David (Hobart Hurricanes/Claremont-Nedlands Cricket Club) Nathan Ellis (Hobart Hurricanes/ Lindisfarne Cricket Club) Josh Hazlewood (NSW/St George Cricket Club) Travis Head (Adelaide Strikers/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club) Josh Inglis (Perth Scorchers/Joondalup Cricket Club) Glenn Maxwell (Melbourne Stars/Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club) Matt Short (Adelaide Strikers/Northcote Cricket Club) Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars/Subiaco Floreat Cricket Club) Matthew Wade (Hobart Hurricanes/Clarence Cricket Club) David Warner (Sydney Thunder/Randwick Petersham Cricket Club) Adam Zampa (Melbourne Renegades/Sutherland Cricket Club) Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc are being managed for this series to prepare for the tour to New ...

Jan 24, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australia, Australia cricket news, Australia National Cricket Team, Australian Men's Squad, T20 internationals in New Zealand

OBITUARY – PROF RAJA C BANDARANAYAKE – (4 April 1935 – 18 Jan 2024 – By Hugh Karunanayake PROF RAJA BANDARANAYAKE Three months ago, I received an email from Dr Raja Bandaranayake, stating that he was just diagnosed with MND or motor neurone disease. That was shocking news to me, but typified his honesty and open attitude to life., Professor Raja Bandaranayake the internationally renowned medical educator passed away on 18 January just a few months short of his 89 th birthday. Born in Kandy, Raja had most of his secondary education at St Thomas College, Mount Lavinia, from where he entered the Faculty of Medicine in Colombo. On passing his medical degree, he was appointed demonstrator at the Colombo University followed by a spell of about five years as lecturer in the University of Ceylon in Peradeniya. He migrated to Australia in the early 1960s and worked in medical ...

Jan 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Hugh Karunanayake, Obituaries Tagged Australia, Colombo University, medical educator, St. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia, University of Ceylon in Peradeniya, University of New South Wales