Appeal to help deliver beds to ICU units at Sri Lanka’s hospitals: Donations needed
Member organisations of the FSOQ have banded together to launch an appeal for the delivery of much-needed hospital beds for critical patients in COVID-19 ICU wards in Sri Lanka’s hospitals. Doctors in Sri Lanka have said there was a critical shortage, and in response the FSOQ has secured 350 electrically operated hospital beds from Queensland …
Sri Lankan veterans march with Anzacs in solemn turnout at Brookfield
Sixteen Sri Lankan ex-servicemen marched alongside their Anzac mates at the RSL Kenmore/Moggill branch’s Anzac Day ceremony at Brookfield showgrounds on Sunday. According to organisers, more than 8000 people attended the service. Admiral Travis Sinniah (Retired), the 21st Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, laid a wreath at the war memorial on behalf of the Sri Lankan …
Fun, games and community spirit mark Sri Lanka Society’s New Year festivities
Crowning of the Avurudu Kumari and Kumara was one of the highlights of the traditional Sri Lanka New Year celebrations held by the Sri Lanka Society of Queensland on Saturday, April 24. Shyamali Malawaraarachchi was named the Avurudu Kumari while the Kumara title was claimed by Alfred Walapuluwa. The Jindalee Bowls Club was packed to …
Sri Sumangala kings of cricket carnival
Sri Sumangala College Old Boys were crowned Carnival of Cricket champions at the Sri Lanka Sports Association’s 6th annual event held on April 10 and 11 at Camp Hill. The tournament was keenly contested, with Sri Sumangala defeating Dharmaraja College by 14 runs in the final. Some matches went down to the wire, with Sri …
Anton thanks community for support at gala dinner honouring his OAM award
Anton Swan has extended his heartfelt thanks to the Sri Lankan Brisbane community for their presence at a gala function tonight in honour of him receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). The felicitation dinner was attended by 124 guests at the Jindalee Bowls Club. The night’s program included traditional lighting of the …
Artefacts uncovered in Galle dig
Archaeologists have discovered a host of artefacts that date back to the 14th and 15th centuries during the ongoing conservation project on the Galle ramparts. Project Consultant Dr. Nimal Perera said the findings included fragments of plates, pots, iron, and animal bones. He said the rampart built by the Portuguese had been renovated at times …
Sri Lanka Society holds New Year festivities on April 24
The Sri Lanka Society of Queensland will hold New Year festivities at the Jindalee Bowls Club on April 24. The Sinhala Association celebrations were held at the Mt Crosby Showground on Sunday, April 18. The Sinhalese and Tamil New Year was observed on Wednesday, April 14. The Avurudu festivities will include traditional food, Rasa Kavili, …
Lonely Planet has a soft spot for our island paradise
Sri Lanka continues to feature heavily on Lonely Planet as a must-visit destination. With world travel grinding to a halt following the ascent of Covid-19, Sri Lanka’s tourism intake also has come to a standstill. The country that relies heavily on travellers for its economy will once again gather momentum as a popular destination when …
