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Taronga Zoo shines a light on threatened species during Vivid Sydney
An illuminated trail of giant animal lanterns will be lighting Taronga Zoo during the 2016 Vivid Sydney spectacle. Linking the world’s largest festival of light, music and...
May 31, 2016
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Construction starts on Singapore’s first bungy tower
Internationally acclaimed bungy jump leader AJ Hackett International has commenced construction for Singapore’s first bungy tower on Sentosa Island. Located at Sentosa’s Siloso...
May 31, 2016
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Disney looks to protect IP after characters seen at new Wanda World
The Walt Disney Company is reportedly ready to take action to protect its intellectual property rights after performers dressed as Snow White and Captain America were sighted at...
May 30, 2016
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Canberrans connect with nature at National Botanic Gardens during open day
The Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) in Canberra has thrown open its gates as part of the first Botanic Garden Open Day. Organised by Botanic Gardens Australia and New...
May 28, 2016
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Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast to get multi-million-dollar tourism makeover
New lookouts will be built at the Twelve Apostles and the Loch Ard blowhole on Victoria's Shipwreck Coast, under a multi-million-dollar Victorian Government plan to boost...
May 28, 2016
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Wanda World theme park opening the first of 15 in China
Chinese entertainment and real estate company the Dalian Wanda Group has opened the first of 15 theme parks that it plans to operate in mainland China. With American...
May 28, 2016
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Adelaide Zoo closes after botched robbery of gift shop ATM
Adelaide Zoo was forced to close today (Friday 27th May) after would-be thieves blew up an ATM at the gift shop. A security patrol found the front of the ATM on Plane Tree Drive...
May 27, 2016
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Concept revealed for floating swimming pool on Melbourne's Yarra River
A concept for a floating swimming pool on Melbourne's Yarra River could become a reality with three years, according to its backers. Named Yarra Pools, the proposal will be...
May 27, 2016
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Asian theme parks lead global attractions industry growth
Theme parks in Asia led the growth in global attractions in 2015, with a nearly 7% rise in volume, according to the 2015 TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index. Revealing a...
May 27, 2016
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Debitsuccess appoints Australian Sales Manager
Leading payment solution company Debitsuccess has appointed Jason Philactides to the role of National Sales Manager for Australia. Philactides has more than 16 years’ sales...
May 26, 2016
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Kelly Slater sells artificial wave venture to the World Surf League
WSL Holdings, the parent company of the World Surf League, has announced that it will acquire a majority stake in the Kelly Slater Wave Company (KWSC) for an undisclosed sum....
May 26, 2016
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South Australian tourism conference set to attract record attendance
A record number of South Australian tourism businesses are set to attend the South Australian Tourism Industry Council’s upcoming annual Tourism Conference – Inspiring Industry...
May 25, 2016
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium to launch world-first penguin experience
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is set to become home to the world’s first-of-its kind penguin exhibit this summer, with a new immersive experience allowing visitors to encounter a...
May 25, 2016
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Australian animatronics experts bring international experience back to the Gold Coast
The internationally acclaimed experience of John Cox’s Creature Workshop is currently on display in a Gold Coast exhibition How to Make a Monster - the art and technology of...
May 25, 2016
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How Sydney almost got a Disney Resort
With the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) holding its annual conference in Sydney for the first time in 15 years this week, Australasian Leisure...
May 24, 2016
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Wibit Sports offers marketing opportunities on water
Aquatic inflatable manufacturers Wibit are offering clients the opportunity to say something on water, with their modular play structures available as a floating font library,...
May 24, 2016
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No start date for Guggenheim Abu Dhabi project
The Guggenheim Foundation has admitted that work has still not started on its new museum at Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island. While other museums in Abu Dhabi’s cultural zone...
May 24, 2016
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Northern Territory Government plans skywalk attraction at Nitmiluk Gorge
The Northern Territory Government has revealed plans for a 300 metre-long glass ‘skywalk’ and pedestrian bridge at the Nitmiluk Gorge. Aiming to create a world-class tourist...
May 24, 2016
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Marine attractions highlight conservation efforts on World Turtle Day
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and Gold Coast attraction Sea World have highlighted their conservation efforts on World Turtle Day. Providing an update on their rehabilitated and...
May 23, 2016
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Dalian Wanda head slams Disney Shanghai Resort
Wang Jianlin, the billionaire head of Chinese entertainment and real estate company the Dalian Wanda Group, has slammed the Walt Disney Company's soon-to-open new Shanghai theme...
May 22, 2016
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Australian entertainment promoter Tony Cochrane brings Rolling Stones art show to life in London
Entertainment promoter Tony Cochrane’s International Entertainment Consulting (iEC) venture has brought to life the first-ever exhibition showcasing the music, style, art and...
May 22, 2016
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Australia Zoo welcomes newborn baby giraffe
Sunshine Coast attraction Australia Zoo has announced that its beloved Sally the giraffe has welcomed her second baby – a precious female calf. This new addition is the fourth...
May 22, 2016
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Christchurch Art Gallery website scoops major museums award
Christchurch Art Gallery's new website has taken top honours at the 2016 Museums Australasia Multimedia and Publication Design Awards (MAPDAs). The prestigious annual awards...
May 20, 2016
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Luna Park Sydney ready for 2016 AALARA conference
Luna Park Venues will host the 2016 Australian Amusement Leisure and Recreation Association Conference (AALARA) next week, marking the first time the national conference has...
May 20, 2016
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