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Australia's first Islamic museum opens in Melbourne
Australia's first Islamic museum is today (Monday 3rd March) opening its doors in the Melbourne suburb of Thornbury. The $10 million Islamic Museum of Australia aims to provide...
Mar 3, 2014
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Madame Tussauds to open in Beijing, Legoland to be developed in Dubai
Merlin Entertainments is to open a Madame Tussauds attraction in Beijing, China while also developing a Legoland theme park in Dubai. The Asian expansion by the UK-based company...
Mar 3, 2014
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Brisbane's Riverwalk to rise again
Brisbane's Riverwalk is a step closer to rising again from its watery grave on the Brisbane River, with the recent commencement of its reconstruction. The well known Riverwalk...
Mar 2, 2014
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Asian attractions recognised in 20th annual Thea Awards
Singapore's Gardens by the Bay has been selected as one of 13 recipients of the 2014 Thea Awards, alongside other Asian attractions including The Mind Museum in The Philippines,...
Mar 2, 2014
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Taronga Zoo euthanises sick leopard seal
Taronga Zoo has had to euthanise the world's only captive leopard seal after it fell ill. Casey, a seven year-old seal stopped eating at the start of the year and zookeepers...
Mar 1, 2014
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Bad Fishy Jet Boat launches in Cairns
A new attraction, the Bad Fishy Jet Boat, has begun operating in Cairns, adding to the city's claims as 'Adventure Capital of Australia'. Operated from Cairns' Marlin Marina by...
Mar 1, 2014
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Dreamworld announces inaugural 'Mini Mayor' election
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has announced that it will elect its first ever 'Mini Mayor' and is calling for children aged 10 or under from around the country to join the...
Feb 26, 2014
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Children's Day celebrations at Waitomo Glowworm Caves
To celebrate Children's Day on the first weekend of March, the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves is offering free entry for children. First opened to the public in 1889 by...
Feb 26, 2014
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Museums name new Directors
The National Museum of Australia in Canberra and the Australian Museum in Sydney have each named new Directors. Having been acting Director at the National Museum of Australia...
Feb 25, 2014
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Bowen's Big Mango goes missing
The Big Mango 'big thing' attraction at Bowen in North Queensland has gone missing overnight. The 10 metre high fibreglass attraction was this morning discovered to have been...
Feb 24, 2014
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Dubai Museum records over a million visitors in 2013
The Dubai Museum, one of the UAE's most popular tourist and cultural attractions, recorded over one million visitors in 2013, a 12% increase compared to 2012. Providing...
Feb 24, 2014
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New attraction shows that tourism has an important part to play in 'Closing the Gap'
Researchers at the Griffith Institute for Tourism believe that Australia's first dedicated Indigenous theme park attraction highlights the strong role tourism can play in...
Feb 23, 2014
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New indigenous encounters introduced at Ayers Rock Resort
Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia has added to its portfolio of indigenous encounters at Ayers Rock Resort with a series of activities to be introduced from 1st April 2014....
Feb 23, 2014
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Attraction ordered to pay $4.6 million to quadriplegic for jumping pillow injury
A Canberra man has been awarded $4.6 million in damages after he became a quadriplegic after an accident at a holiday resort in NSW. Ben Ackland, 26, was a student at the...
Feb 22, 2014
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Yas Waterworld launches pearl diving experience
Abu Dhabi waterpark Yas Waterworld is introducing new and original pearl diving experience. The one-hour experience will see guests over the age of eight given a safety briefing...
Feb 22, 2014
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Fire destroys remnants of former Old Sydney Town attraction
Fire has severely damaged the former Old Sydney Town attraction at Somersby on the NSW Central Coast. Crews from Fire and Rescue NSW and the Rural Fire Service (RFS) were called...
Feb 21, 2014
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Volunteers to keep fighting to manage the Bunbury Regional Art Galleries
Two petitions are circulating in Bunbury to reverse decisions made by the Bunbury City Council over the management of the Bunbury Regional Art Galleries. The Council recently...
Feb 21, 2014
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Dubai to host biggest attractions event in the Middle East
The organisers of this year's Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure show (DEAL) aim to create the largest ever showcase of world class family entertainment products when...
Feb 21, 2014
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Hong Kong Disneyland announces record profits, plans for third hotel
Having reported healthy profits for a second consecutive year, after years of losses, Hong Kong Disneyland has announced record profits along with plans to build a third hotel...
Feb 20, 2014
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New Zealand High Court hears case over Wanaka FEC
The arguments over whether or not permission should have been granted to build a family entertainment centre on a site near Wanaka Airport have once again been aired in court....
Feb 20, 2014
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Wet'n'Wild Sydney boosts Village Roadshow profits
The opening of the Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark boosted Village Roadshow profits by almost $6 million in its first few weeks of operation. Village Roadshow's just published half...
Feb 19, 2014
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AALARA 2014 Conference moves to the Sunshine Coast
Registrations have opened for the 20th Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) Conference being held, for the first time, on the Sunshine Coast. With...
Feb 18, 2014
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Construction begins on Sydney's first public Labyrinth
The inaugural sod for Sydney's first public Labyrinth has been turned to mark the beginning of works on creating this fascinating new feature within Sydney's Centennial Park....
Feb 17, 2014
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Goodlife Health Clubs and US FECs boost Ardent Leisure earnings
Announcing the Group's half year results, Chairman Neil Balnaves said the company's Main Event family entertainment centres in the US and its Goodlife Health Club division were...
Feb 17, 2014
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