Australia turfs out Twenty Lankan asylum seekers to Christmas Island
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Australia has boarded 20 Sri Lankan asylum seekers, who were detained on Sunday for attempting to illegally reach Australia in a vessel, to send...
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Australia calls on China to allow Uighur mother and son’s travel
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Australian government has called on China to allow an ethnic Uighur mother and son to leave the country, following a public plea from...
England face acid test in World Cup semi-final clash with Australia
(UTV|COLOMBO) -Four years of planning will be put on the line for England when they face holders Australia in a blockbuster Cricket World Cup semi-final...
Tailender Coulter-Nile sparks Australia revival win over West Indies
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Nathan Coulter-Nile’s record-breaking innings laid the platform for Australia’s 15-run victory over the West Indies on Thursday as the World Cup holders bounced back...
Ethan Bramble: Tattooed model mocks arrest warrant in Australia
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A heavily-tattooed internet star has taunted police in Australia from his Instagram account after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Police are seeking...
Australia returns 20 Sri Lankan asylum seekers after boat intercepted
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A boat carrying 20 Sri Lankan asylum seekers has been intercepted on its way to Australia. The Department of Home Affairs and deputy prime...
Australia ends Israel Folau’s contract over social media post
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Australian Rugby Union authorities have ended Israel Folau’s contract over a social media post in which he said “hell awaits” a certain group...
Australia election announced: 10 things to know about the poll
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Australians will vote in a general election on 18 May, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced. The poll will decide whether the conservative government...
Australia, SL exchange skills on HADR program – [IMAGES]
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan and Australian disaster management experts exchanged experiences on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) this week. The four-day program, attended by civilian...
Australia to confront past as ball-tampering bans expire
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Steve Smith and David Warner may wake with some relief on Thursday as they greet the final day of their ball-tampering bans but the...