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Currumbin Wildlife Hospital outlines lockdown activity as Zoos across the nation close
Most zoos and aquariums across Australia and New Zealand now temporarily closed to comply with restrictions to protect the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Perth Zoo closed...
Mar 25, 2020
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Vietnam tourism and leisure developer focuses on new projects during COVID-19 disruption
While one of Vietnam's premier developers of tourism and leisure complexes, Sun Group, has announced the temporary closure of some of its amusement parks in Vietnam, they are...
Mar 25, 2020
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces new measures aimed at slowing spread of Coronavirus
New restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of Coronavirus have been announced by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, with more businesses and public facilities to be...
Mar 24, 2020
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AALARA releases COVID-19 Action Plan
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is equipping members and attractions industry stakeholders with resources, including a COVID-19 Action...
Mar 24, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: City of Melbourne ‘cleaning blitz’, Dreamworld food donations, Gumbuya World and MCA closures - 24th March 2019
Gymnastics Victoria has advised that gymnastics clubs across the state have ceased operating "for the foreseeable future". Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art Australia closed...
Mar 24, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: Aussie World, the AOC, Keep Gyms Open Petition, NRL, Queensland Art Gallery and Sydney Biennale - 23rd March
The Australian Olympic Committee is reportedly poised to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics if the 2020 Games are not postponed amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The Queensland Art...
Mar 23, 2020
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Japanese theme parks and attractions commence reopening after Coronavirus closures
With moves to prevent the spread of Coronanvirus having seen their closure during January and February, theme parks and visitor attractions, as well as businesses and schools,...
Mar 23, 2020
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Gold Coast theme parks ‘temporarily close’ in reaction to Coronavirus crisis
Gold Coast theme parks Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast, along with Paradise Country and Topgolf, are to temporarily...
Mar 23, 2020
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Laserforce shares recent developments and installations
Australian-based leading laser tag equipment operator, developer and manufacturer, Laserforce, advise they have recently completed a number of installations and online...
Mar 22, 2020
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Bungy Jumping Standard underway at ASTM International
Bungee jumping industry stakeholders are being encouraged to participate in and contribute to creating a standard that will support the growing number of bungee jumping...
Mar 22, 2020
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Man injured after BridgeClimb Sydney fall
A climber has been hospitalised with head injuries after falling from the Sydney Harbour Bridge while on a BridgeClimb Sydney excursion. The man, aged 52, was reportedly left...
Mar 22, 2020
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One million jobs a day being lost due to Coronavirus pandemic
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has advised that a staggering one million jobs are being lost every day across the global tourism industry due to the sweeping effect...
Mar 21, 2020
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Reports indicate reopening of theme parks and museums in China
With Chinese authorities reporting no new cases of Coronavirus over recent weeks, and businesses starting to resume operations, theme parks and museums are reopening across the...
Mar 20, 2020
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Coronavirus crisis closes Auckland’s Rainbow’s End
In an effort to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Auckland’s amusement park Rainbow's End has announced its closure until further advice is received from the New...
Mar 19, 2020
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Luna Park Sydney announces temporary closure
Luna Park Sydney has advised today that it will close temporarily and until further notice because of the Coronavirus crisis. The closure of the popular historic amusement park...
Mar 19, 2020
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Tourism Industry Aotearoa shares concerns over business closures and job losses
Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) have shared their concerns that medium and large tourism businesses around New Zealand will be forced to close and lay staff off if they do not...
Mar 18, 2020
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Genting closes Malaysian resort while launching offers for Resorts World Sentosa
Resorts World Genting has advised of its temporary closure all operations at mountaintop Malaysian resort, including its casino, until 1st April while simultaneously launching...
Mar 18, 2020
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City of Greater Geelong closes facilities in Coronavirus response
The City of Greater Geelong has become the latest council in Victoria to announce that it will close many of its facilities as part of a proactive response to the evolving...
Mar 17, 2020
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New national outdoor standards will support Queensland’s adventure tourism sector
Australia’s new national safety framework for outdoor adventure activities will help Queensland’s outdoor tourism industry stands against a downturn caused by a summer of...
Mar 16, 2020
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City of Ballarat closes aquatic and cultural buildings
The City of Ballarat has implemented a mass shutdown of almost all of its public buildings as it tries to prevent the further escalation of the Coronavirus. Effective from 5pm...
Mar 16, 2020
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Ballarat's Sovereign Hill stands down casual staff as visitor numbers dip
Ballarat heritage attraction Sovereign Hill has ceased offering shifts to its casual employees as visitors numbers fall due to the Coronavirus outbreak. With the attraction...
Mar 16, 2020
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Gold Coast theme parks to remain open as Coronavirus fears lead to international closures
As theme parks around the world close over Coronavirus fears, the Gold Coast’s theme parks are to remain open. Australia’s major parks, Dreamworld, Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea...
Mar 15, 2020
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Destination NSW cancels Vivid Sydney 2020
The NSW Government has today announced the cancellation of Vivid Sydney 2020 following recommendations by the Federal Government and health authorities to limit non-essential...
Mar 15, 2020
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Coronavirus fears see cancellation of Sydney Royal Easter Show
Organisers of Sydney's Royal Easter Show say it has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic - the first time in almost a century the show has been abandoned due to public...
Mar 13, 2020
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