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Child critically injured in 'after-hours' carnival ride incident
WorkSafe Victoria has advised that a five-year-old boy who was critically injured when he fell from a ride on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula on Easter Monday may have been on...
Apr 17, 2017
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National Gallery of Victoria in list of the world's top 20 most visited art galleries
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) has been recognised as the world’s top 20 most visited art museums as revealed by the UK’s The Art Newspaper in its latest survey of...
Apr 17, 2017
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No opening date in sight for Ningaloo Centre and Aquarium
A new venue designed to “provide an immersive experience inspired by the rugged landscape of the Cape Range National Park” is sitting empty and with no opening date in sight on...
Apr 17, 2017
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Gallery of Gardens opens to the public in Canberra
The National Arboretum Canberra’s newest feature, the Gallery of Gardens, has opened to the public. To eventually feature a mosaic of seven unique gardens, the public can now...
Apr 16, 2017
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Consulting engineer rebuts Australian Women’s Weekly ride safety ‘investigation’
In the wake of an investigative report into theme park ride safety in the Australian Women’s Weekly magazine, leading amusement ride consulting engineer Brian Bradley has...
Apr 15, 2017
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Exhibitors sign billion dollar contracts at DEAL 2017
The organisers of this year’s Dubai Entertainment and Amusement Leisure (DEAL) Expo have revealed that exhibitors at the event signed contracts worth over US$1.66 billion. With...
Apr 15, 2017
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Numbers rise at 2017 Sydney Royal Easter Show
Fine weather and Sydney’s holiday spirit have seen attendance levels at the 2017 Sydney Royal Easter Show exceed expectations. The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RASNSW) has...
Apr 15, 2017
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Coffs Harbour dolphin attraction facing court for ‘misleading’ animal welfare claims
Coffs Harbour's Dolphin Marine Magic attraction is facing legal action from animal welfare charity Australia for Dolphins for what it says is misleading advertising. According...
Apr 15, 2017
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Open-air dinosaur museum launches in western Queensland
A permanent open-air dinosaur exhibit has been built over boulders and a gorge in outback Queensland. Dinosaur Canyon is the latest addition to the Australian Age of Dinosaurs...
Apr 14, 2017
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MCG steps back from plans to develop roof walk attraction
The Melbourne Cricket Club has shelved plans to create a roof walk and zip line at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. In February last year, the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) secured...
Apr 14, 2017
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Cyclone Cook hits Easter tourism as it moves along New Zealand's east coast
Hundreds of people in New Zealand have been evacuated from some coastal areas as the second major storm in just over a week made landfall near the North Island town of...
Apr 13, 2017
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Wet weather further dampens Ardent Leisure performance
The Ardent Leisure Group has revealed a fall of 34.3% in revenue at its Gold Coast theme parks during the last quarter, despite good visitation numbers during the first three...
Apr 11, 2017
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Dubai's 21st Global Village welcomed 5.6 million guests
Dubai's annual Global Village attraction closed the gates on its 21st season on 8th April having recorded a record breaking attendance of 5.6 million guests over its 159 days of...
Apr 11, 2017
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Clip ‘n Climb facility to open in Williamstown
The Melbourne suburb of Williamstown will be the location for Australia’s 10th Clip ‘n Climb centre, with an opening planned for August 2017. Clip ‘n Climb facilities provide a...
Apr 10, 2017
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Adventure Golf Australia rolls out pop-up mini golf at Perth's Elizabeth Quay
Adventure Golf Australia has highlighted the roll out of a pop-up 18-hole mini golf course - created ready for operation in just seven days. Designed and built by Adventure Golf...
Apr 10, 2017
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Scenic World activities encourage families to reconnect
The Sculpture at Scenic World exhibition, being held from 7th April to 7th May, aims to provide a platform for families to put down their electronic devices and reconnect with...
Apr 7, 2017
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Village Roadshow changes see Clark Kirby appointed Theme Parks division Chief Executive
Village Roadshow has announced changes to the management of its Theme Parks division with Clark Kirby - son of Village Roadshow co-Chief Executive Robert Kirby - taking on the...
Apr 7, 2017
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Visitor attractions hit by stolen credit card scam
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Victoria Tourism Industry Council have joined together to warn operators about a sophisticated social media scam...
Apr 6, 2017
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AALARA 2017 conference program focuses on attractions safety and compliance
Following a turbulent period in which safety has been a major focus for the attractions industry and regulatory bodies, the 2017 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation...
Apr 5, 2017
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Skyline Enterprises opens $20 million Luge development in South Korea
New Zealand tourism company Skyline Enterprises has been formally congratulated by South Korean Government officials at an elaborate opening ceremony for its $20 million Luge...
Apr 5, 2017
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Australia Zoo a temporary home for Hamilton Island's cyclone affected wildlife
Sunshine Coast attraction Australia Zoo is currently playing host to eight koalas and two dingoes, helping out Merlin Entertainment’s WILD LIFE on Hamilton Island. The koalas...
Apr 5, 2017
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Sydney Royal Easter Show prepares to deliver 1.5 million ride experiences
Australia's largest annual event, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is set to commence tomorrow (Thursday 6th April), delivering a celebration of Australian culture, from rural...
Apr 5, 2017
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Pro Bounce and more overcomes naming hurdle to open in Nelson
A new trampoline park, Pro Bounce and more, has opened in the Tasman Bay town of Nelson. Located at Pro Karts in Tahuna next to the Nelson Fun Park, with its mini golf, bumper...
Apr 5, 2017
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Mixed attendance results at Japan's major theme parks
Newly released figures on the performance of Japan’s major theme parks in 2016 have shown mixed results with Universal Studios Japan reporting a rise in visitor numbers while...
Apr 3, 2017
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