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PM XI gears up for Pakistan game The Prime Minister’s XI (PM XI) conducted an exclusive and intense training session today in Canberra. The players were observed displaying unwavering concentration and dedication during the three-hour long practice session in Manuka Oval, Canberra. The session also included net practice, where the players prepared well with a simulated match experience. With the clock ticking down to the four-day match against the Pakistan cricket team, the PM XI seems well-prepared to face the challenges that lie ahead. Cricket enthusiasts around the country now eagerly await the clash between the Prime Minister’s XI and Pakistan, set to unfold from Wednesday. The four-day match will commence from Wednesday, 6 December in Manuka Oval where the first ball will be bowled at 10:30 am local time. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet both squads before the game tomorrow. ...

Dec 5, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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The Governor-General and Mrs Hurley, at Canberra Grammar School for the DreamCricket Gala Day – by Johann Dias Jayasinha     Source : What’s Doing In Melbourne The Dreamcricket Gala day was held at Canberra Grammar School on Friday17th November 2023, organised by The Rotary Club of Canberra Sunrise the proud sponsor and coordinator of Dream Cricket in the ACT and surrounding regions. Yohan Ramasundara President and DreamCricket Coordinator – Rotary Club of Canberra Sunrise program said, primary school students in Years 3 – 6 with a disability physical, sensory and/or intellectual, the opportunity to learn and practice the skills of cricket in a supportive and fun environment. The Governor-General and Mrs Hurley had a terrific time at Canberra Grammar School (CGS) participating in the 2023 Gala Day. They enjoyed meeting the students and took the opportunity to thank the volunteers for bringing the day and clinics to life. Students are ...

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Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra celebrates Vesak 2023 Source : slhcaust Celebrating Vesak, the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Canberra organized a dhamma program to commemorate the birth, the enlightenment and the passing away of Lord Buddha under the theme “Serenity of the Mind” at the High Commission on 13 May 2023, with the participation of the staff and their families. On the invitation of the High Commission, the Chief Incumbent of the Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara in Canberra Venerable Aparelle Soratha Thero conducted the buddhavandana and dhammadeshana. High Commissioner Chitranganee Wagiswara highlighted the importance of “Vesak“ to Buddhists all over the world and spoke on the value of serenity of the mind for our lives followed by reading the Vesak Day message of the President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The Prime Minister’s message was read by Deputy High Commissioner Chamari Rodrigo. The High Commission was illuminated with colourful Vesak lanterns ...

May 22, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Travel Diary – Trip along the Great Ocean Drive, Regional Victoria, and Toowoomba – By Ravihansa Rajapakse & Chinthika Ranasinghe Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – January 2023 We were living in Melbourne at the time when we had to move to Brisbane for Chinthika’s studies and my work. The Christmas holidays were looming large, and so we took the opportunity to do a ‘mega’ 12-day road trip from Melbourne to Brisbane. The plan was to first travel West along the Great Ocean Road before turning North towards Queensland. We thought of making stops at Ballarat, Bendigo, Canberra, Sydney, Blue Mountains, Newcastle, and Byron Bay, before reaching Brisbane. We started the trip early morning on the 17th of December and our first stop was Werribee Zoo. Although not overly enthusiastic about zoos, we decided to pay a visit to this zoo as it follows a different structure of ...

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