News: Attractions
Jamberoo Action Park reveals multi-million dollar plans for new waterslides and aquatic playground
NSW attractions Jamberoo Action Park is moving forward with plans to add a new "high adrenaline" dual waterslide and children’s aquatic playground. The water theme park has...
Jul 11, 2019
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World's new longest waterslide set to open at Malaysia's Escape Park
The Escape adventure theme park on the Malaysian island of Penang is set to open the world’s longest waterslide, measuring over a kilometre long. Scheduled to open next month,...
Jul 11, 2019
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As opening approaches new Sydney Zoo undertakes further recruitment
Just a few months away from its highly anticipated opening, the new Sydney Zoo is undertaking a new round of recruitment with a further 250 positions to be filled. A number of...
Jul 10, 2019
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Peninsula Hot Springs named World’s Best Mineral Spring Spa at the World Luxury Spa Awards
Peninsula Hot Springs has been announced the global winner in the Luxury Mineral Spring Spa category at the 2019 World Luxury Spa Awards. Celebrating excellence in the spa...
Jul 10, 2019
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Hong Kong’s Ocean Park looks to treble solar power capacity by 2020
The commitment of Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park to reduce its carbon footprint and tackle climate change will see it treble its solar energy generation capacity by 2020. The...
Jul 10, 2019
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Talaroo Hot Springs receives project funding to develop facilities
With the UNESCO registered Talaroo Hot Springs near Georgetown considered to have huge potential as a wellness attraction, the Queensland Government has announced a new...
Jul 10, 2019
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Abandoned Whitsundays resorts ‘left to rot’
Many of the resorts of the Whitsundays, once a mainstay of Queensland tourism, have been abandoned and left in a state of disarray. A report into the Whitsunday’s so-called...
Jul 8, 2019
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Sea World staff member to face Court over allegations of $19,000 theft
A Gold Coast teenager has been arrested over allegations that she stole $19,000 while working at Sea World. Queensland Police arrested the 19-year-old woman in late June...
Jul 8, 2019
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City of Darwin begins consultation on potential new landmark
The City of Darwin is to commence a consultation on the potential development of a landmark 'Big Thing' or 'Small Thing'. As a growing world-wide trend, landmarks are considered...
Jul 6, 2019
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Radical redevelopment proposed for Perth’s Cottesloe Beach
Perth's famous Cottesloe Beach could be redeveloped with ocean side swimming pools and new pavilions replacing the Indiana tearooms as envisaged in a design competition...
Jul 5, 2019
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VTIC Conference heads to Geelong to share industry disruption and excellence
With the theme ‘through disruption, we find excellence’ the upcoming The Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) 2019 Conference is looking to challenge delegates to embrace...
Jul 4, 2019
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Great Otways National Park benefits from facility upgrades
Melba Gully, a favourite location in the Great Otway National Park has had a makeover with the addition of a refurbished barbeque area and picnic shelter. With those works now...
Jul 4, 2019
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Rebranded Raging Waters Sydney waterpark reveals new waterslide
Set to introduce its new Raging Waters Sydney branding for the 2019/20 season, the former Wet'n'Wild Sydney has revealed new features that it will offer when it reopens in...
Jul 3, 2019
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Access and perimeter security solution secures Village Roadshow Theme Parks
Security solutions provider Gallagher have shared their experience of providing access control and perimeter solutions for Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP). With VRTP...
Jul 2, 2019
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Wage rates increase under modern awards
Employers have been reminded by the Fair Work Commission that wage rates and all work related allowances in the modern award are increasing from employees' first full pay period...
Jul 1, 2019
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Ex-HMAS Tobruk wreck-dive experience attracts hundreds of visitors
Queensland’s new wreck dive experience Ex-HMAS Tobruk has proven to be a major tourist drawcard for the Wide Bay region, attracting hundreds of divers to explore the site. Last...
Jun 30, 2019
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Lego owners lead £5 billion acquisition of Merlin Entertainments
Merlin Entertainments has agreed to be acquired by investors led by the owners of Lego in a deal that values the global attractions operator at £5 billion (US$6.35 billion)....
Jun 28, 2019
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First Aboriginal-owned whale watching tours launched in Queensland
The Queensland Government has partnered with the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) to launch Yalingbila Tours - Australia’s first Aboriginal owned and...
Jun 28, 2019
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NT WorkSafe issues amusement ride safety alert following country show accident
A safety alert has been issued by the Northern Territory's work safety watchdog warning of a risk of "serious injury or death" if amusement rides are not properly inspected and...
Jun 28, 2019
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Ardent Leisure facing potential $80 million liability in wake of Dreamworld inquest
Shares in Dreamworld operator Ardent Leisure have dropped to a new low this week after analysts suggested it could face massive financial liabilities over the 2016 Dreamworld...
Jun 27, 2019
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Rise in visitors to Uluru in advance of climbing ban
Uluru is seeing a surge in visitor numbers is advance of the climbing ban which comes into effect on 26th October. With tourism operators flat out meeting growing demand,...
Jun 27, 2019
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Funlab launches new Juke's Karaoke Bar concept at Crown Melbourne
Leading entertainment venue group Funlab has launched its latest brand, a 1970s themed karaoke venue, at the Crown Melbourne complex. Funlab, which already offers Strike bowling...
Jun 26, 2019
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New visitor centre set to open at Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade
Phillip Island’s popular Penguin Parade, one of Victoria’s most popular tourist attractions, is now just four weeks away from opening the doors to its exciting new visitor...
Jun 26, 2019
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Children arrested after fire destroys Big Brother house
Six youths have been arrested in relation to a fire that completely destroyed the abandoned Gold Coast set of reality television series Big Brother. The fire at the dilapidated...
Jun 23, 2019
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