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Media talk of AUS ODI Captain Steve Smith with the complete Transcript Source: CA Multicultural Media – eLanka Steve, so many new faces in this white ball sider. We will see a few debitons on Friday. Yeah, I assume so, yeah. I think it’s good to have some fresh faces around. It’s been a busy summer, some of the boys are quite tired, so it’s nice to have some new energy and fresh faces and a few debitons I dare say, so it’s going to be an exciting one for them. We’ve seen Lance Morris around the Australian side for a long period now. I suppose this is finally the chance. chance that he gets to go on Australian Colours? Yeah, I’m sure he’ll be playing at least one or two of the three games. So, no, I’m excited to see him. I’ve faced him a few times in the ...

Feb 1, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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We’ll ensure not to discuss on field plans in Urdu in front of Usman Khawaja, Hasan Ali In a candid interview, Pakistani cricketer Hasan Ali shed light on the upcoming challenges his team faces during the highly anticipated tour to Australia. The fast bowler, spoke about an interesting takeaway from last Benaud-Qadir Trophy. “Usman bhai is familiar with Urdu,” Hasan stated, “but after he leaked our strategies to the Australia cricket team in Karachi, we’ve become more cautious. We’ll ensure not to discuss plans in Urdu in front of him to keep our strategies confidential. We’ll move a bit farther away from him to strategize for the game.” Discussing the challenges of the Australian tour, Hasan emphasized the toughness of Australian conditions, especially with the bouncy tracks that provide extra bounce, making it a formidable test for the Pakistani team. “It’s not just Pakistan; all South Asian teams find it ...

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Chamari Athapaththu named BBL Player of the tournament confounding Australian non-believers. Sri Lanka skipper does her country proud. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports editor). There have been many adages about never giving up if you want to succeed, but Chamari Athapaththu took it a step further by not just proving the experts wrong. She rubbed it in to the non-believers with a magnificent BBL campaign and claimed the tournaments biggest honour.  Sri Lanka’s Superstar,  who has time and again ripped apart the best bowling attacks in the world, was in breathtaking form in Australia’s premier competition for Sydney Thunder earning the award as the WBBL/09 Player of the tournament.  Her consistency with bat and ball made her a standout shading even Australia’s best including the likes of Elyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Ashley Gardner and the rest which included some of the best exponents from around the world.  ...

Nov 28, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , , ,
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Chamari Athapaththu introduces Sri Lankan Cuisine to Sydney Thunders MELBOURNE: Weber Women’s Big Bash League is not only a platform for competitive cricket but also a stage for cultural exchange, as Sydney Thunder’s batter, Chamari Athapaththu, organized a team outing to a local Sri Lankan restaurant, offering her fellow Sydney Thunder players a mouthwatering taste of the island nation’s diverse cuisine. England’s fast bowler Lauren Bell expressed her delight at discovering the flavors of Sri Lanka, particularly favoring the Cheese Rotti, a savory flatbread stuffed with cheese, while Australian all-rounder Claire Moore developed a newfound fondness for Cuttlefish, a popular seafood dish. Australian cricketer Ebony Hoskin relished the Chicken Kottu Roti, a Sri Lankan favorite known for its unique blend of chicken, vegetables, and roti, while wicketkeeper-batter Tahila Wilson, who had never tried Sri Lankan food before, expressed her gratitude to Athapaththu for the delightful culinary adventure. Athapaththu’s initiative to ...

Nov 8, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP DAY Source : Dæhæna – September 2023 Australian Citizenship Day is celebrated each year on 17 September. Australian Citizenship Day is an opportunity for all Australian citizens, whether by birth or by choice, to reflect on the meaning and importance of their citizenship. The day is used as an opportunity to think about what unites all Australians, to take pride in Australia’s democratic values and to celebrate the role citizens play in shaping the nation. The Australian Government introduced Australian Citizenship 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 a proposal of the 1999 National Schools Constitutional Convention that a citizenship day be established to allow all Australians to celebrate their Australian citizenship. The Australian Citizenship Council noted that an annual citizenship day would increase community awareness of Australian citizenship ...

Aug 31, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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SCC  – Digital Literacy for Seniors – 21st & 28th May – Register Now! The Sinhalese Cultural Centre together with the Sinhalese Cultural Forum will host the second set of Digital Literacy for Seniors sessions on 21st May and 28th May 2023. The registrations are now open! The Sinhalese Cultural Centre is a Network Partner of the Australian Government program “Be Connected” to build the confidence, digital skills and online safety of older Australians. The first Digital Literacy for Seniors sessions were held in late April and was a great success. The participants gave excellent feedback and encouraged others to join and get the benefit of this Australian Government sponsored program. Please find the information about the program in the flyer. You can register yourself or your family and friends using the form at https://www.ozlanka.com/2023/05/11/digital-literacy-for-seniors-21st-28th-may-register-now/ Alternatively, you can contact the program coordinators by phone or email. (please see the flyer for details).   ...

May 13, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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BID TO DISABLE THE DIFFERENTLY-ABLED: – By Joe Van Langenberg Craig Nolan aged 43, who was born in the Australian suburb of Geelong, has seen fire and has seen rain. He has been afflicted with a disorder called Spina Bifuda, a condition that takes its toll on the vertebra, resulting in mobility constraints, which necessitates the use of a wheelchair to help him get around. But Mr Nolan soldiers on, with nary a whimper. He has accepted the things he cannot change. And like many others, he has been making do and continues making do, with the less-than- favourable cards, that life has dealt him. Its no exaggeration to say, that Craig Nolan has been put through the wringer. But he has also seen sunshine, rainbows and rose gardens Nonetheless, through the peaks and valleys,, he has boxed on with his head held high However, December 05.2022 (Monday) brought about ...

Dec 21, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Joe Van Langenberg Tagged , ,
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This teenager has offers from three Australian universities but can’t accept any – By Sean Wales As young people in Australia anxiously wait for offers to study at university, one talented student doesn’t have the same opportunities as her peers. Source : sbs For Iranian refugee Helia Diba, watching her friends chase their goals is bittersweet. The 19-year-old graduated from high school last year, and despite receiving three university offers to study architecture and business, she was unable to accept any of them. “It was really exciting but sadly I had to defer all of my courses, just hoping by then I would have a visa and study rights to be able to attend,” she said. Helia and her family have lived in Australia for more than three years, but they can’t work or study. They left their homeland to seek asylum in Australia nine years ago and are living in ...

Nov 8, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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GARY ELLIS – THE AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER OF FAME – MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS – by Charles Schokman With reference to my remark in the last SUNDAY CHOICE —“ beautifully sung by our own Gary Ellis” I had a phone call inquiring who is Gary Ellis. I guess there may be others wanting to know too. Well, Gary is an Australian Country Music singer of fame, affectionately known as the “Man in the Hat”. He is married to Preeanie, a Sri Lankan and is more Sri Lankan than an Aussie. He has a heart for Sri Lanka and is much loved by all Sri Lankans in Australia, Sri Lanka and abroad. I have the privilege of having Gary as a friend . I take pleasure to reproduced from the Daily Mirror “Life on line” dated August 01 2017.     This article appeared under the caption- “Gary Crause Ellis, a singer with a penchant for Lanka” ...

Oct 12, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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