News: Attractions
Wildflower meadow pops up in the heart of Sydney
A meadow full of wildflowers with two metre tall sunflowers and a rainbow of pink, orange and purple zinnias, paper daisies and marigolds has popped up at the Royal Botanic...
Feb 23, 2017
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Fair Work Commission cuts Sunday and public holiday penalty rates
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that Sunday and public holiday penalty wage rates will be reduced for full-time and part-time workers in the hospitality, retail and fast-food...
Feb 23, 2017
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Dreamworld closure drags Ardent Leisure to $49 million half year loss
Ardent Leisure, the operator of Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld, has reported a half-year financial loss of $49.3 million, largely as a result of the ride incident that led to...
Feb 23, 2017
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Waterco filters installed at Texas waterpark
Sydney-based swimming pool and water treatment business Waterco has shared information on one of its major successes of the last 18 months, the installation of its Micron...
Feb 22, 2017
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Hawke’s Bay’s trampoline centre site on the market
The land and buildings housing one of Hawke’s Bay’s most popular recreation attractions have been placed on the market for sale. The freehold land and buildings at 403 St Aubyn...
Feb 22, 2017
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IAAPA publishes attractions performance reports
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has published three new reports presenting a range of information on the performance and prospects of...
Feb 22, 2017
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Village Roadshow theme parks experience summer trading decline
Village Roadshow’s theme parks division has revealed an 8.4% decline in attendance at its Gold Coast attractions over the peak summer period, largely due to the impact of the...
Feb 22, 2017
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URBNSURF Perth plan moves forward following City of Melville agreement
A proposal to develop Australia’s third surf park - URBNSURF Perth - came one step closer to fruition at last night’s Melville City Council meeting, with Councillors voting in...
Feb 22, 2017
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Christchurch’s regeneration showcased at AIME 2017
The Christchurch and Canterbury Convention Bureau (CCCB) has used this week’s Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) to highlight the regeneration of Christchurch,...
Feb 22, 2017
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Corporate Leader to head Visit Victoria
The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of prominent Melbourne businessman and philanthropist Paul Little as the new Chair of its Visit Victoria tourism and...
Feb 21, 2017
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New Waterborne Inflatables Standard released
Standards Australia has released details of the recently published Australian Standard for waterborne inflatables Released earlier this month, AS 3533.4.5:2017, Amusement rides...
Feb 20, 2017
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Disney launches new MagicBand access and payment technology
Disney has launched its new wearable device, the second version of its hit MagicBand technology. Since its release in 2015, Disney has been reportedly looking into ways to offer...
Feb 19, 2017
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City of Sydney aquatic facilities attract a million users in seven months
The hotter months have seen crowds flock to the City of Sydney’s aquatic and recreation facilities, with more than one million customers passed through the turnstiles of the...
Feb 16, 2017
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Sunshine Coast active recreation attraction gets planning approval
The proposed ACTVE waterpark and active recreation destination on the Sunshine Coast has taken a major step forward with the Sunshine Coast Council approving plans for stage one...
Feb 15, 2017
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Dreamworld backs koala conservation with new breeding program
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has launched a new $1.8 million breeding program to boost healthy koala genes in the Queensland’s south east. Alethea and Tartar are the first...
Feb 13, 2017
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MuseumNext ready to open in Melbourne
Starting tomorrow in Melbourne, the MuseumNext conference will be presenting an important program with speakers from 14 countries talking about taking risks across all elements...
Feb 13, 2017
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Western Sydney Zoo proposal submitted to Planning Commission for Final Decision
Plans for the ‘cage-free’ Western Sydney Zoo have been referred to the NSW Planning and Assessment Commission for a final decision. The 16.5-hectare zoo, to be located within...
Feb 12, 2017
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Australian Waterslides and Leisure installs slides and play features
Leading waterpark and aquatic leisure supplier Australian Waterslides & Leisure (AWL) has reported a range of completed and upcoming installations of waterslides and aquatic...
Feb 12, 2017
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Animal rights protesters disrupt Sea World dolphin show
A protest by animal rights activists has today disrupted a show at Sea World’s Dolphin Cove attraction, with a group of about 20 protesters interrupting a dolphin display as...
Feb 11, 2017
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Hamilton Gardens Development Project reaches funding target
A project to develop four new themed gardens and key infrastructure upgrades at Hamilton Gardens has reached its $7.2 million funding target ahead of schedule. Hamilton Gardens...
Feb 9, 2017
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Five year plan to expand community facilities at Perth’s Whiteman Park
The Western Australian Planning Department has released a plan to upgrade facilities and community access at Perth environment and heritage attraction Whiteman Park. Developed...
Feb 9, 2017
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China halts Korean theme park amid missile row
South Korean conglomerate Lotte Group has had work on a major theme park and resort in China halted as tensions mount over a US missile defence system to be installed in South...
Feb 9, 2017
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Dreamworld tragedy causes dive in Ardent Leisure revenue
Dreamworld operator Ardent Leisure says its theme parks revenue is recovering, although January's takings remain low, following the death of four people at the Gold Coast...
Feb 9, 2017
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NSW Government plan to revive Sydney’s The Rocks
In a bid to attract private sector investment, the NSW Government is to sell $100 million in commercial property in Sydney’s popular The Rocks. The Australian Financial Review...
Feb 8, 2017
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