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SL Consul Anton Swan hosted at farewell function by high commission in Canberra

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Australia, Chitranganee Wagiswara, hosted a special farewell function for the Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland, Anton Swan, in Canberra on June 19. Mr Swan is stepping down in July from his role after 33 years of serving the Queensland community. Ms Wagiswara presented him with a plaque for

Sri Lankan contingent in step for Anzac Day commemoration at Bellbowrie

April 26, 2023: Representatives of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association of Queensland and supporters marched in the Anzac Day parade at Booker Place, Bellbowrie, on Tuesday, April 25. The contingent attended the morning service, which was followed by the traditional cricket match between the Lord Mayor’s XI and an Army XI. The day was commemorated

Four consignments of medicines totalling $34,283 from donations sent to Lanka

The Medicines for Sri Lanka campaign, run by the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations in Queensland, has resulted in four consignments of much-needed medication to Sri Lankan hospitals, thanks to the generosity of the Brisbane community. Since the campaign began early this year, Phase 1 raised more than AUD $34,000 for a range of cancer

Ranaviru Commemoration Day in Goodna to honour lives sacrificed during the war

The Ex-Servicemen Association of Sri Lanka will hold a commemoration ceremony on Saturday, July 16, in Goodna to mark the 13th anniversary of the end of the separatist war in Sri Lanka. Ranaviru Commemoration Day will honour and pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives or suffered horrendous injuries during the long conflict. The

Campaign for medicines results in first supplies sent to Sri Lanka hospitals

The Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations in Queensland has raised $18,000 in its community campaign to send urgent medical supplies to Sri Lanka. The FSOQ, in association with three Brisbane doctors working with the Doctors Association of Sri Lanka (DASL), identified approved suppliers for a list of urgently needed medicines and other supplies. Medicines cannot

Sri Lanka Day planned for September 11 at Rocks Riverside Park

The Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations in Queensland has announced that Sri Lanka Day 2022 will be held on September 11 at Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks This follows the success of the inaugural multicultural festival last November, with the FSOQ and its member organisations putting on a display of Sri Lankan culture, hospitality

Sri Lanka Day rewards Sunday revellers with a feast of food, music and culture Sri Lanka Day a roaring success as crowds savour a feast of culture and culinary fare Sri Lanka Day on August 31 FSOQ plans for busy 2025 with election of office-bearers and project teams Federation gains a voice at government community round table meetings Women’s forum has wide focus on community needs Sunshine, fine food and cultural treats for record crowd at Sri Lanka Day 2024 New women’s forum will support and enhance Lankan women’s development in Queensland Lord Mayor Schrinner commends Anton Swan’s 30-year commitment to Sri Lankan community Sri Lanka Day will be held on September 15 at Rocks Riverside Park Anzac Day commitment praised Lankan ex-servicemen will march with RSL members at Brookfield Anzac Day parade Federation elects management committee Invitation for almsgiving at Forest Hermitage to transfer merit to the late Lal Mendis
Sri Lanka Day rewards Sunday revellers with a feast of food, music and culture Sri Lanka Day a roaring success as crowds savour a feast of culture and culinary fare Sri Lanka Day on August 31 FSOQ plans for busy 2025 with election of office-bearers and project teams Federation gains a voice at government community round table meetings Women’s forum has wide focus on community needs Sunshine, fine food and cultural treats for record crowd at Sri Lanka Day 2024 New women’s forum will support and enhance Lankan women’s development in Queensland Lord Mayor Schrinner commends Anton Swan’s 30-year commitment to Sri Lankan community Sri Lanka Day will be held on September 15 at Rocks Riverside Park Anzac Day commitment praised Lankan ex-servicemen will march with RSL members at Brookfield Anzac Day parade Federation elects management committee Invitation for almsgiving at Forest Hermitage to transfer merit to the late Lal Mendis