News: Attractions
Funlab set to launch new entertainment experience in Brisbane
Leading entertainment venue group Funlab is set to launch Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq in mid-November in the newly refurbished Toombul Shopping Centre in Brisbane. Funlab,...
Sep 5, 2019
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Arrival of Spring sees Botanic gardens ready for visitors
Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands have announced that with the arrival of Spring, Sydney’s three botanic gardens are starting to bloom from the Harbour to western Sydney,...
Sep 5, 2019
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Singapore’s Mandai Project combines nature and technology
Themed environment consultancy Pico Play has shared details of their role in the development of Singapore’s Mandai Project - an ambitious and creative five-year project which...
Sep 5, 2019
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Top New Zealand tourism businesses named as Awards finalists
Established tourism operators will go head to head with newer businesses in this year’s New Zealand Tourism Awards. The finalists for the most prestigious awards in New...
Sep 5, 2019
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New funding secured for major Townsville tourism project
The Queensland Government has announced $3.5 million in funding towards the Townsville Marine Tourism Precinct development which aims to connect the Townsville CBD and major...
Sep 4, 2019
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Hong Kong's Ocean Park launches marine research facility
Ocean Park and Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong (OPCFHK) have opened the Hong Kong Marine Life Stranding and Education Centre, a marine research, training and...
Sep 3, 2019
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Rider suffers suspected spinal injury at Royal Adelaide Show carnival
A woman has been taken to hospital this afternoon after suffering suspected spinal injuries on a ride at the Royal Adelaide Show. Show organiser the Royal Agricultural and...
Sep 3, 2019
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New MPower MSL Chief Executive appointed to lead growth strategy
Leading hospitality, sport and venue solutions provider MPower MSL has announced the appointment of Pat Howard as its Chief Executive. Announcing the appointment, retiring...
Sep 2, 2019
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Showbags given safety approval for Perth Royal Show
Consumer Protection WA has approved 270 Perth Royal Showbags after product safety inspectors checked about 1500 toys and novelty items that will be sold at the Perth Royal Show,...
Sep 2, 2019
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Sydney Zoo announces arrival of first animals in newly completed African precinct
The new Sydney Zoo has today announced that its first animals - lions, cheetahs, hyenas, orangutans, chimpanzees and zebras - have moved into the attraction. Four lion brothers...
Sep 2, 2019
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NSW Government announces new builder for Sydney Modern development
The NSW Government has secured a new contractor to undertake the building of the $344 million ‘Sydney Modern’ expansion of the Art Gallery of NSW. The new building, the plans...
Sep 1, 2019
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World’s largest artificial cave attraction opens in Beijing
A showpiece project that installer Walltopia claims is the largest recreational artificial cave structure in the world, has opened in the Chinese capital of Beijing. Named Green...
Aug 31, 2019
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Motorsport Park boosts Tailem Bend's economy
The Bend Motorsport Park in regional South Australia is boosting the economy of its region, attracting 334,000 visitors over the 12 months to March 2019 - a rise of 25% on...
Aug 31, 2019
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Business case released for National Aboriginal Art Gallery in Alice Springs
The National Aboriginal Art Gallery in Alice Springs will bring an additional 53,000 visitors each year, deliver up to $64 million into the economy and generate up to 245 local...
Aug 30, 2019
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AJ Hackett looks to acquire Taupo Bungy
The Commerce Commission, New Zealand’s competition, consumer and regulatory agency, has received a clearance application from Queenstown Bungy Limited to acquire the bungy and...
Aug 30, 2019
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Popular Far North Queensland boardwalk reopens
The Madja Botanical Walk in the Daintree National Park has reopened this week after a $1.3 million upgrade that has included new and upgraded boardwalks, refurbished the...
Aug 29, 2019
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Qantas to end promotion of attractions featuring captive cetaceans
Qantas has confirmed it will no longer promote attractions that keep captive cetaceans, assuring guests that it has a ‘responsibility as Australia’s largest airline’. This...
Aug 29, 2019
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Five-year development vision released for Western Australia’s Rottnest Island
The growing popularity of Rottnest Island has seen the Western Australian Government release a new five-year development plan to open up more of the location and increase...
Aug 29, 2019
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Work to begin on Australian Museum expansion as NSW Government announces builder
NSW Minister for the Arts Don Harwin has today announced Kane Constructions as the successful tenderer to develop the next stage of the Australian Museum’s $57.5 million...
Aug 28, 2019
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AALARA refutes reports of ride safety concerns at the Royal Adelaide Show
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has today issued a rebuttal to media reports of safety concerns described by SafeWork SA surrounding four...
Aug 28, 2019
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Sea World team releases pair of rehabilitated green turtles
The conservation team at Gold Coast theme park Sea World team have released two Green Turtles back to the ocean at Fingal Heads after just over a month of rehabilitation at the...
Aug 27, 2019
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Queensland Government looks to back Supercars night race
A new five-year contract extension with the Queensland Government could see Gold Coast host the first night street race in the Virgin Supercars series. With the new deal to see...
Aug 27, 2019
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Sydney to host CiMAM international museums and galleries conference in November
Directors and curators from around the world will meet in Sydney from 15th to 17th November for the Annual Conference of the International Committee for Museums and Collections...
Aug 27, 2019
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Sydney’s Taronga Zoo prepares to open new luxury lodge
Sydney’s Taronga Zoo is preparing to open a new 62-room luxury ‘eco-retreat’ will open in October. The Wildlife Retreat at Taronga will offer five environmentally sensitive and...
Aug 27, 2019
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