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SLANZA Cheese & Wine Night – An Evening of Fine Taste and Fellowship

The Sri Lanka Australia New Zealand Association (SLANZA) Cheese & Wine Night was held on October 17, 2025, at the elegant 80 Club, Colombo. The event brought together members and guests for an evening filled with good food, fine wine, and great company.

Guests enjoyed a delightful selection of cheeses paired with exquisite wines, creating a warm and convivial atmosphere that encouraged camaraderie and conversation. The event provided a wonderful opportunity for members to relax, network, and celebrate shared moments of friendship and enjoyment.

The evening reflected SLANZA’s commitment to fostering community spirit and creating memorable experiences for its members.

  • Event Name: SLANZA Cheese & Wine Night
  • Date: 17th of October, 2025
  • Venue: 80 Club, 25 Independence Ave, Colombo 07

 

 

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Rishini Weeraratne

Editor, The Sun (Sri Lanka) Rishini Weeraratne is a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s media industry, with an impressive portfolio spanning journalism, digital media, and content strategy. As the Editor of The Sun (Sri Lanka) and The Weekend Online at the Daily Mirror, she plays a pivotal role in shaping thought-provoking and engaging content. In her capacity as Head of Social Media at Wijeya Newspapers Limited, she oversees the social media strategy for leading platforms, including Daily Mirror Online, Lankadeepa Online, Tamil Mirror Online, HI!! Online, Daily FT Online, Times Online, WNow English, and WNow Sinhala. Beyond her editorial work, Rishini is the author of ‘She Can,’ a widely followed weekly column celebrating the stories of empowered women in Sri Lanka and beyond. Her writing extends to fashion, events, lifestyle, world entertainment news, and trending global topics, reflecting her versatile approach to journalism. Recognized for her contributions to digital media, Rishini was honoured with the Top50 Professional and Career Women’s Global Award in 2023 for Leadership in Digital Media in Sri Lanka by Women in Management, IFC (a subsidiary of the World Bank) and Australia Aid, and the 2025 Sri Lanka Vanitha-Abhimana Award for the Corporate and Professional Sector. Under her guidance, her team has achieved significant accolades, including Social Media House of the Year (2020, New Generation Awards), Youth Corporate Award (2021, New Generation Awards) and the Silver Award from YouTube for both Daily Mirror Online and Lankadeepa Online. Currently, Rishini divides her time between London and Colombo, continuing to drive innovation in media while championing powerful storytelling across multiple platforms.

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