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Highland, which recorded the highest revenue in history, launches many new ice cream flavors
2026-01-14 22:30:00Milko, the company that has recorded the highest revenue in history, officially launched a number of new ice cream flavors and new attractive containers under its Highland brand on the 13th. The launch of these new products was held in collaboration with the GLOMARK supermarket chain at the GLOMARK supermarket branch in London Place, Colombo, and was attended by Milko Chairman G.V.H. Gotabaya as the chief guest. Milko, which produces healthy milk and milk-based products using milk collected only from local dairy farmers, has taken steps to introduce modern, attractive containers instead of the containers used so far and to release several new flavors to the market with the aim of further popularizing Highland ice cream among the consumer public. This new model of Highland ice cream will be available to consumers through all leading supermarket chains including GLOMARK islandwide. Speaking at the event, Milko Chairman G.V.H. Gotabaya said, “Although Milko, the only state-owned dairy company in Sri Lanka, was facing the risk of being liquidated and sold off in the past, we were able to bring it to a completely different dimension in a very short period of time under the current government’s program. Today, the company is in a very stable financial position, and as a result, we also have the ability to invest in new products and innovations. Several new ice cream flavors have been introduced to the market under the Highland brand this year, and many more new products are planned to be released in the future.” At the same time, the Chairman stated that the renovation of the Badalgama Dairy Factory, which had been abandoned for a long time, has begun this year and plans are also underway to resume its production activities by the first half of 2027. He added that since Milko is an organization that is completely dependent on local dairy farmers, providing them with greater benefits is one of the company's main objectives, and accordingly, it has been decided to provide a bonus in the first few weeks of February to all farmers who provided milk last year.
Residents re-enter fire zones after devastating wildfires
2026-01-14 00:30:00Some residents in Victoria have been allowed to return to areas affected by recent bushfires to assess the damage. Firefighters helped people safely enter the areas under supervision, giving families a short time to check their homes and belongings. On Monday night, CFA members helped residents in Harcourt enter the fire zone for several hours. The Ravenswood fire caused extensive damage in the area, destroying 47 homes. CFA chief executive Jason Heffernan said this was the first time residents had been allowed to return to help them understand what had happened, reflect on the loss and collect any vital items they needed. Authorities said the process would be carried out cautiously across the state as conditions improved. Mr Heffernan strongly warned residents not to return to fire-affected areas on their own, stressing that it was only safe to enter with the guidance and approval of fire authorities.
What is this Temporary Graduate Visa in Australia?
2026-01-13 19:49:11Australia’s Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) helps employers recruit international graduates who have completed their studies in Australia. This visa allows qualified graduates to live, work and remain in Australia temporarily after completing their course without the need for employer sponsorship. It includes different streams depending on the type of qualification the graduate has completed. The Temporary Graduate Visa allows businesses to access skilled and job-ready graduates to fill skills shortages in many industries. Graduates can work full-time in any occupation and in any sector, and in some cases they can stay for 1.5 to several years depending on their level of qualification. Some Streams allow for a stay of up to 2-4 years after graduation. This visa can also include family members such as partners or children in the application. Employers also benefit as they can increase workforce diversity and innovation with talented graduates bringing new ideas and recent qualifications. For international students, this visa also offers an opportunity to gain valuable work experience in Australia and plan their next career or migration move.