Tag: MELBOURNE

Visual Effects Technical Director Says Shen Yun Performance Is Phenomenal

MELBOURNE, Australia—Dmitrijs Cernagovs, a technical director, was looking forward to seeing Shen Yun on April 25—and what he experienced after watching the performance at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre left a lasting impression on him. “At some point, you were feeling emotional,” Mr. Cernagovs said. “The storytelling is really nice, the narrative, and the storytelling with the…


Australian Comedian, Radio and Television Presenter Likes the Clarity of Shen Yun

MELBOURNE, Australia—Sharing precious moments with loved ones is always satisfying, and that is how mother-daughter duo Anne and Kate Langbroek described a great Sunday afternoon attending Shen Yun Performing Arts at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre. Kate Langbroek, a long-time comedian, radio and television presenter who is now working for KIIS radio, brought her retired mother, Anne…


‘If This Is the Real China, Then It Needs to Be Seen,’ Company Director Says of Shen Yun

MELBOURNE, Australia—Carlos Barrocas and his wife, Janetta Barrocas, saw Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at the Palais Theatre on April 23, after which Mr. Barrocas remarked, “If this is the real China, then it needs to be seen.” Mr. Barrocas is the director of Freezo, a company that manufactures soft serve ice cream. His wife is an accountant…


‘It’s flawless’: Melbourne Patron Struck by Shen Yun’s Divine Messages

MELBOURNE, Australia—Kim Rowlands, an internet content producer and business owner who used to work in the Australian federal government, was impressed by the harmony and the storylines in Shen Yun Performing Arts after seeing the show at Palais Theatre on April 23. From the first moment the curtains opened, Mr. Rowlands said he felt uplifted….


Shen Yun Brings ‘Brightness, Joy, and Hope,’ Says Senate Candidate

MELBOURNE, Australia—David Limbrick, the lead Liberal Democrats Victorian Senate candidate in the upcoming federal election, and former state MP, said he had a “really great experience” when Shen Yun Performing Arts began its run at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on April 22. Mr. Limbrick was excited at the chance to enjoy a night out, saying it was…


Busiest Days for Australian City and Regional Airports Over Easter

Officials at major Australian city and regional airports are asking travellers to arrive early to check in for flights with airports expected to be at their busiest levels over the Easter period, with two consecutive long weekends. Sydney Airport saw chaos this week due to staff shortages caused by COVID-19 leading to delays and stranded…


Melbourne Police Announce Community Reset after Heavy Presence During Lockdown and Mandate Protests

The Victorian Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton announced initiatives to strengthen relationships between communities and police following heavy police presence against protestors during the Victorian COVID-19 lockdown and vaccine measures from 2020 to 2021. “The global pandemic took up a lot of our focus over the last two years,” Patton said. “It’s time to reset and…


Sydney and Melbourne Property Markets Cool as 1 in 10 Homes Sell at Discounted Price

Around 10 percent of homes in Sydney and Melbourne were sold at a discounted price in February as the market slows down, according to data from Domain. In Sydney, 10.5 percent of properties lowered their asking price before selling, a jump from 5.9 percent in July 2021. The figure was slightly lower in Melbourne, at…


Body of Cricket Great Shane Warne Arrives Back in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia—The body of cricket great Shane Warne is back in Australia. Just before dawn outside Bangkok his coffin—draped in an Australian flag—was put into an ambulance at the Thai Police Forensic Institute and driven to an international airport. A private jet flew Warne’s body back to his hometown of Melbourne, landing at Essendon airport…


Aussie Scientists to Make Science Fiction Reality With $5 Million Dollar Donation

An Australian university is moving to turn science fiction into reality and forwarding marsupial conservation efforts by bringing back to life the extinct Australian apex predator, the Tasmanian tiger. The tiger, also known as the thylacine or Tasmanian wolf, was once found widespread across Australia, but by the arrival of European settlement in the 18th century,…