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Dreamworld ride operator 'distressed' over inquest role
A young ride operator working at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld when a ride malfunction led to the deaths of four people in October 2016 is reportedly "highly distressed"...
Jun 21, 2018
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Inquest hears Dreamworld ride operator 'pressured' not to talk to Police after fatalities
A junior ride operator at Dreamworld has told a Coronial inquest she felt "pressured" by a senior park manager not to speak to Queensland Police after the Thunder River Rapids...
Jun 20, 2018
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Massive expansion plans for Tokyo DisneySea
A US$2.27 billion plan to expand the Tokyo DisneySea attraction in Japan iss to include a themed port with three mini-lands and a new hotel. Resort owner the Oriental Land Co....
Jun 20, 2018
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World's oldest Sumatran orangutan dies at Perth Zoo
The world's oldest Sumatran orangutan, a prolific mother who is estimated to have given birth to 10% of the global population of the species in captivity, has died at the age of...
Jun 19, 2018
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Australian Reptile Park to celebrate 60th birthday during winter school holidays
Set to mark 60 years of operations, The Australian Reptile Park is throwing a two-week long birthday extravaganza during the school holidays. July 2018 marks the six decades the...
Jun 19, 2018
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Dreamworld inquest hears that ride staff were told not to ‘worry about’ emergency stop button
The Coronial inquest into the deaths of four people on the Thunder River Rapids ride at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has heard that the fatalities could have been prevented...
Jun 18, 2018
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Tourism makes massive impact to Albury-Wodonga economy
Tourism injected $814 million into the Albury-Wodonga economy during 2017 according to a newly released survey. The 2017 Albury Wodonga Visitor Economy Trends (AWVET) revealed...
Jun 17, 2018
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Cartoon Network announces plans for Bali waterpark and indoor entertainment centre
Turner Asia Pacific and Indonesian real-estate and hospitality investment company, The MAJ Group have announced plans for a Cartoon Network branded waterpark and indoor...
Jun 17, 2018
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Coronial inquest begins into 2016 Dreamworld fatalities
A Coronial inquest is set to commence on the Gold Coast this morning into the four fatalities that occurred on Dreamworld's Thunder River Rapids in October 2016. In advance of...
Jun 17, 2018
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Scenic World Blue Mountains wins Sydney Harbour Bridge climb attraction contract
NSW's Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has announced that the operators of Scenic World Blue Mountains have won the 20 year NSW Roads and Maritime Services contract to operate...
Jun 15, 2018
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Wanda opens indoor theme park in Chinese city of Nanjing
China’s Dalian Wanda group has opened a massive indoor theme park in the city of Nanjing as an entertainment hub at the heart of a new mixed-use development. The attraction is...
Jun 15, 2018
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BridgeClimb Sydney acknowledges 'end of a wonderful era'
Having today been advised by NSW’s Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) that it had been unsuccessful in its bid to win a new 20 year contract to operate on the Sydney Harbour...
Jun 14, 2018
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Aussie World Pub façade set to change as facelift of Sunshine Coast attraction moves forward
The landmark iconic Aussie World pub has taken a major step forward in its redevelopment with the removal of its balcony and bullnose roof over recent days. The former Ettamogah...
Jun 13, 2018
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Chinese waterpark boosts Village Roadshow performance: Ardent completes bowling division sale
Since opening its Wet‘n’Wild Haikou waterpark on the Chinese island of Hainan at the end of April, Village Roadshow Ltd’s [ASX:VRL] share price has increased by 20%. Having...
Jun 12, 2018
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Massive tower developments to fund relocation of Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum
The NSW government wants to include two ‘super towers’ on the edge of the Parramatta River as part of the relocation of Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum (Museum of Applied Arts and...
Jun 11, 2018
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Queensland Government makes significant investments in tourism development
Looking to capitalise on record numbers of visitors, the Queensland Government is to invest $180 million in new tourism experiences and infrastructure. Queensland’s 2018/19...
Jun 11, 2018
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Australian Museum to host largest Tutankhamun exhibition to ever leave Egypt
The Australian Museum in Sydney is set to host the extraordinary Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh blockbuster exhibition in early 2021 within its touring exhibitions...
Jun 11, 2018
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Dark Mofo’s inverted crosses generate controversy
The organisers of Tasmania's Dark Mofo festival have shrugged off criticism over their erection of a series of large neon red inverted crucifixes on Hobart’s waterfront as part...
Jun 8, 2018
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IAAPA adds regional attractions innovators to Hall of Fame at Asian Attractions Expo
Celebrating its centenary this year, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has used this week’s Asia Attractions Expo as a forum to induct...
Jun 7, 2018
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Site of Old Sydney Town finally sold
Land on the NSW Central Coast that houses the Australian Reptile Park and the site of the former Old Sydney Town site has been sold. The Central Coast Wyong Express Advocate has...
Jun 7, 2018
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Winning design chosen for Adelaide's new arts and cultural hub
Arts South Australia has announced that a joint entry from architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro - also responsible for a recent expansion at New York's Museum of Modern Art - and...
Jun 6, 2018
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Genting looks to opening of Twentieth Century Fox World Theme Park
With the highly anticipated Twentieth Century Fox World Theme Park set to open this year, Malaysian-based casions and integrated resorts operator Genting Bhd has posted a 9.8%...
Jun 6, 2018
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New attractions help Granties Maze attract holiday crowds
A popular attraction during school holidays, Granties Maze on the NSW South Coast is adding several new amusement features to attract further visitors. With over 80 rides and...
Jun 6, 2018
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Laserforce launches new laser tag system
After three years in the making, Laserforce has announced the launch of a new laser tag system that, it says, “delivers the most advanced visual laser tag experience ever”....
Jun 5, 2018
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