eLanka Newsletter – 15th Nov – 5th edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Lankan family in distress impresses Aussie community. By Aubrey Joachim Positivity is the Key – By Des Kelly & Pfizer & Biontech Say Early Tests Show Coronavirus Vaccine More Than 90% Effective Sri Lankan- born quadriplegic Doctor Dinesh Palipana named Queensland’s 2021 Australian of Year Sri Lankan- born quadriplegic Doctor Dinesh Palipana named Queensland’s 2021 Australian of Year Kamala Devi Harris and the destiny-changing coconuts from Chennai – by NARAYANAN V Quadriplegic Gold Coast spinal doctor is Queensland’s Australian of the Year FOND FAREWELL – CAPTAIN VANDERSTRAATEN – by Capt Elmo Jayawardena St. Anthony’s College, Kandy Class of 1999 Reunion Kid talent does Sri Lanka – and Sri Lankan cuisine – proud! – By Aubrey Joachim Are you constipated?-by Dr Harold Gunatillake Wales Park ...

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The race for spots heats up – by  Lance Jenkinson   Source:dandenong Competition for spots in the Endeavour Hills first XI is going to be fierce in a shortened Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association (VSDCA) pre-season. There will be no preconceived notions for coach Nick Bole-Brown and skipper Chris Pereira about who fits where in the Eagles’ pecking order, with training form and practice match figures to weigh more heavily than usual in the thinking of the all-new leadership. While there will be consultation with club veterans to help assess previous seasons by individuals, Bole-Brown and Pereira will keep an open mind and get their own gauge on players in the days leading up to the season opener against Brighton on 21 November before making final calls on selection. “Without giving too much away, the side could change a fair bit from last year,” Bole-Brown said. “We could have four or ...

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