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Yazidi refugees assist in turtle release from Dolphin Marine Conservation Park
The Dolphin Marine Conservation Park has shared details of the release of five green sea turtles after months of rehabilitation from Coffs Harbour’s Arrawarra Headland last...
Mar 20, 2019
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Zoos Victoria raises awareness of herbivore oral health care
Werribee Open Range Zoo celebrated World Oral Health Day (20th March) by having the teeth of their pod of five female hippopotamus checked by keepers as part of their regular...
Mar 20, 2019
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Eventbrite announced as official Ticketing Partner of Vivid Sydney 2019
Global ticketing and event technology platform, Eventbrite, has partnered with Vivid Sydney 2019 to present a 23-day festival of light, music and ideas from 24th May to 15th...
Mar 19, 2019
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New Auckland Art Gallery Director will not take on role after harassment allegation in Canada
The new Director of the Auckland Art Gallery, who had been due to take up the role next month, will not be taking up the appointment following an allegation of workplace...
Mar 19, 2019
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Australia Zoo campaigns over wild crocodile egg harvesting plan
Over 113,000 Wildlife Warriors have united to campaign with Australia Zoo owner Dr Terri Irwin to overturn the Queensland Government’s decision to allow crocodile eggs to be...
Mar 18, 2019
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Vivid Sydney to explore the concepts behind a city’s success
Sydney’s largest creative festival, Vivid, returns in 2019 to deliver a number of events exploring how cities can boost visitation and transform their economies. The festival...
Mar 18, 2019
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Coffs Harbour's marine attraction ends breeding dolphins in captivity
The Dolphin Marine Conservation Park in the NSW city of Coffs Harbour has announced that is has ceased breeding dolphins, making the five dolphins in its pools the last...
Mar 18, 2019
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Death of longtime Art Gallery of NSW Director Edmund Capon
Edmund Capon, who was Director of the Art Gallery of NSW for 33 years, has died in England at the age of 78. He had been known to have been suffered from melanoma and was...
Mar 17, 2019
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Cairns tourism industry leaders call for changes to marketing of Far North Queensland
Executives from some of Cairns’ leading tourism attractions have been reported as being highly critical of state and national tourism bodies for their “dumb” strategy for...
Mar 17, 2019
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Flatback Sea Turtles at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium help raise awareness of endangered marine life
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium has introduced Thorpey and Moana, two Flatback Sea Turtles into the aquarium’s turtle rescue zone where they are acting as ambassadors raising...
Mar 15, 2019
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Auckland Museum refurbishment will transform visitor experience
A programme of capital works recently commenced at Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum is expected to transform the way Aucklanders and visitors experience their...
Mar 14, 2019
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Sovereign Hill’s Gold Museum celebrates 40th Anniversary with eclectic exhibition
Major Victorian tourist attraction Sovereign Hill is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of its Gold Museum with an exhibition ‘Wonderful Things: Celebrating 40 Years of the Gold...
Mar 14, 2019
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Australian developers identify site for Gold Coast surf park
Having tested their technology on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast, Surf Lakes International have reportedly identified a site on the Gold Coast at which they will operate a...
Mar 13, 2019
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Tourist levy proposed to help protect Queenstown community wellbeing
Known as New Zealand’s ‘adventure capital’ and attracting 3.3 million visitors each year, officials in Queenstown are proposing the introduction of a $7.50 per visitor charge to...
Mar 13, 2019
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New Sunshine Coast high ropes course the 'most thrilling' in Australia
The Sunshine Coast’s newest tourist attraction, the Tree Top Challenge High Ropes Adventure Park, was officially launched at the weekend. Situated at the Big Pineapple, which is...
Mar 12, 2019
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Ardent Leisure shares hit seven-year low
The share price of Dreamworld owners Ardent Leisure has tumbled around 20% in the past week, from highs of $1.62 on 4th March to as low as $1.29 at the time of writing. As...
Mar 12, 2019
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Cairns Aquarium partners with ATTRAKTION! to launch submarine simulator experience
The Cairns Aquarium in partnership with Austrian-based technology provider ATTRAKTION! has installed a 5D Sea Explorer underwater submarine simulator experience as part of a...
Mar 12, 2019
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New Sydney Zoo begins recruitment of more than 150 staff
The new Sydney Zoo in Blacktown has commenced a series of jobs fairs as it looks to recruit more than 150 staff ahead of its opening later this year. The inaugural jobs fair...
Mar 11, 2019
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Attractions and art venues continue to offer wellness experiences
Increasingly visitor attractions and arts precincts are offering wellness experiences. For the third consecutive year, the 270-degree acrylic walkthrough tunnel at Dubai...
Mar 10, 2019
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Veteran Geelong tourism leader to retire
Experienced tourism leader Roger Grant has announced his intention to retire as Executive Director Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine. Grant has served in his regional...
Mar 10, 2019
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New device at Melbourne Zoo helps to monitor Little Penguin health
A new device at Melbourne Zoo is enabling keepers and veterinarians to innovatively monitor the health and welfare of its Little Penguins. The custom-designed device was...
Mar 10, 2019
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Dreamworld announces permanent closure of The WipeOut
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has announced the permanent closure and retirement of its popular The WipeOut ride. In a statement, the Ardent Leisure owned attraction has...
Mar 8, 2019
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Scenic World’s Dinosaur Valley event stimulates Blue Mountains tourism economy
Scenic World’s inaugural Dinosaur Valley event has been acclaimed as a “roaring success’ with visitors this summer, delivering a welcome boost to the Blue Mountains economy with...
Mar 8, 2019
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Finnish themed amusement park set to open near Tokyo
An amusement theme park based on the world of Finland's Moomin fairytale characters is set to open on 16th March in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo. The Moomin characters, created...
Mar 7, 2019
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