Category: Sydney

Sydney Mayor Open to Special Road Toll for Petrol, Diesel Drivers

Sydney Mayor Clover Moore is not against introducing a toll for petrol and diesel drivers to enter Australia’s busiest CBD amid debate from political leaders over whether to adopt a London-style low-emissions zone. Moore said there were several initiatives underway that the local council, which encompasses the Sydney CBD area, was implementing to lower emissions,…


No to San Francisco: Greens Plan Knocked Back as Labor Minister Rejects Rent Controls

The New South Wales (NSW) Housing Minister Rose Jackson has become the first Labor state minister to swat down the left-wing Greens’ campaign for Australia to adopt rent controls to deal with its housing crisis. On June 27, federal Greens housing spokesperson, Max Chandler-Mather, reiterated his party’s position citing San Francisco as an example Australian…


Australia’s Main Cities Command Attention

Home to more than 26 million and increasingly popular with visitors who travel long distances to get there, Australia is the world’s smallest continent and sixth largest nation in area. Whether visitors have come to start or finish a cruise, are heading off to explore the Great Barrier Reef or look for encounters with unique…


Shen Yun Is ‘Dancing From the Soul,’ Says Ballet Teacher

SYDNEY, Australia—Classical ballet teacher Noeleyne Rosemary Wilson was brought to tears by Shen Yun Performing Arts as it performed at the Sydney Lyric Theatre on Sunday evening. “It was so inspirational and just so uplifting. It was an incredible experience,” she said. “I was in tears most of the time.” As a dancer and teacher…


Aussie Dance Judge Says Shen Yun Performers Are ‘Faultless’

SYDNEY, Australia—For Alan Glynn, a former dancer and now a national dance judge, Shen Yun’s performers showcased an art form that went beyond the advanced dance skills shown on stage. “I could feel the story they’re trying to tell—that’s the main thing,” Mr. Glynn said after watching New York-based Shen Yun with his wife in…


Principal Dance Teacher Impressed by Shen Yun Dancers’ Attention to Detail

SYDNEY, Australia—Shen Yun Performing Arts graced the stage for the final show in Sydney on the evening of May 7. Belinda Kirkness attended the show with her mother. It was the second time they had both seen Shen Yun together. Mrs. Kirkness, a teacher at a Catholic primary school in Sydney’s west, is also the principal…


Can’t Recommend It Highly Enough, Says Birthday Girl of Shen Yun

SYDNEY, Australia—Gabrielle Meyer traveled over four hours from Coffs Harbour to Sydney to experience Shen Yun Performing Arts for her birthday. Mrs. Meyer, a retired guest house owner, said after finally getting to see New York-based Shen Yun perform at the Sydney Lyric Theatre for its Sunday matinee, “It was absolutely wonderful.” “The talent, the…


Shen Yun ‘So Bright and Original,’ Says Company CEO

SYDNEY, Australia—Alex Ganji, CEO of Rushing Waters Billiards, was inspired by Shen Yun Performing Arts and their conviction to share the positive message of their beliefs when he attended a full house performance at Sydney Lyric Theatre on May 6. “Shen Yun was amazing,” Mr. Ganji said. “It was basically so bright, original; it was…


‘Certainly Recommend Anyone to Go’: Multi-Award Winning Lawyer on Shen Yun

SYDNEY, Australia—”It’s a fantastic show, I would certainly recommend anyone to go,” said Pallavi Sinha, who saw Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time on Saturday evening, May 6. Event venue Sydney Lyric Theatre reported a full house for the performance. Ms. Sinha, a multi-award winning lawyer, said she was impressed by the overall synergy of…


Former Aussie Senator Impressed by ‘The Richness of the Colour’ Presented in Shen Yun

SYDNEY, Australia—Former Liberal Party senator Eric Abetz said he was impressed by the richness and professionalism of Shen Yun Performing Arts after he watched the New York-based performance at the Sydney Lyric Theatre on May 6. “[At] the first rise of the curtain, I was just impressed by the richness of the colour and the…