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Southern Right Whales returning to NSW
The 2013 whale watching season is in its peak with large numbers of humpback whales being sighted all along the NSW coastline. Particularly exciting has been the sightings of...
Aug 15, 2013
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Go Kart facility planned for Bathurst
The planned development of a go kart track in Bathurst has been welcomed for its potential to add to the region's reputation as the motorsport capital of Australia. Remarkably,...
Aug 13, 2013
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Yoga under the sea at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is running a series of Yoga Under the Sea classes from August through to November. With management at the Aquarium explaining that initial classes were...
Aug 12, 2013
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Prime Minister pledges $5 million for Hobart Showground redevelopment
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has pledged $5 million towards the redevelopment of the Hobart Showgrounds, backing the Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania (RAST) owner...
Aug 12, 2013
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WhiteWater provide world's largest waterslide for Atlantis, The Palm's expansion
The Aquaventure Waterpark at Dubai attraction Atlantis, The Palm is set to unveil the world's largest diameter waterslide. Anchored to a 40 metre tower, the world first ride...
Aug 11, 2013
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Jakarta attractions prepare for visitor boost through Eid holidays
In the run up to the Idul Fitri (Eid al-Fitr/Eid) holiday, marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, attractions in Jakarta have unveiled a range of new...
Aug 9, 2013
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Ballarat Wildlife Park calls for help in feeding its 16 koalas
A shortage of eucalyptus leaf sources for Ballarat Wildlife Park has led management at the wildlife attraction to call for help in feeding its 16 koalas, including three babies....
Aug 8, 2013
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Police highlight need for parental awareness as Ekka opens at new look RNA Showgrounds
The Ekka opens today at the Royal National Association's Exhibition grounds with Police highlighting an initiative to identify lost children at Queensland's biggest annual...
Aug 8, 2013
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Museums free for all Singaporeans
Mindful that four out of five Singaporeans had never visited a national museum or heritage institution, the Singapore Government chose the recent International Museum Day to...
Aug 7, 2013
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Japan's Nagashima Resort launches 'best waterpark ride on the planet'
Global waterpark and attractions company WhiteWater has paired the world's two most thrilling waterslides at the Nagashima Resort in Kuwana City, Japan. This industry first is a...
Aug 6, 2013
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Work underway at Cairns Aquarium
Preliminary construction works on the new Cairns Aquarium are underway with engineering firm ETS Ltd undertaking geotechnical work on the site in the Cairns CBD. Aquarium...
Aug 5, 2013
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Hong Kong to host Museums and the Web Asia 2013
The annual conference of Museums and the Web Asia, the largest international conference devoted to art, science, and natural and cultural heritage content online, is to be held...
Aug 5, 2013
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Taronga Zoo gorilla Kibabu heads to its retirement
The patriarch of Taronga Zoo's gorilla family will step down from his post in a few weeks' time to make way for a younger leader. Silverback gorilla Kibabu will live out his...
Jul 31, 2013
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World's first Twentieth Century Fox theme park to be developed at Malaysia's Resorts World Genting
Resorts World Genting, the world's largest integrated resorts operator, has announced a licensing partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products to develop the first...
Jul 30, 2013
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Tourism in Focus event celebrates the people behind NSW's best tourism businesses
The Tourism Industry Council NSW has launched its annual Tourism in Focus initiative, showcasing the diversity and quality of tourism products across NSW. Now in its second...
Jul 28, 2013
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Clive Palmer gets go-ahead to build Sunshine Coast dinosaur park
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council has approved billionaire Clive Palmer's development application to build the world's biggest dinosaur park at his Palmer Coolum Resort in...
Jul 26, 2013
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Adventure World Perth to open new $12 million rollercoaster
Perth theme park Adventure World has revealed plans to open a new $12 million rollercoaster for the upcoming summer. The German-built Gerstlauer Eurofighter roller coaster will...
Jul 26, 2013
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Sea World Resorts releases conference centre plans
A multi-million dollar state of the art conference centre, capable of catering to 1,000 people, will be built at Sea World Resort & Water Park. Outlining the Resort's plan to...
Jul 26, 2013
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Billy Beez' Saudi Arabian FEC recognised as the world' largest soft-play area
The Canadian-based Iplayco Corporation Limited has been recognised for building the world's largest indoor soft play area for the Billy Beez indoor entertainment centre in the...
Jul 26, 2013
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Jet boat attraction drivers to be charged over Dart River incident
An incident in which two jet boats collided on the Dart River near Glenorchy on 4th January 2013 has resulted in Maritime New Zealand laying charges against the two drivers...
Jul 26, 2013
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Ocean Kingdom project the first stage in developing the 'Orlando of China'
After three years of construction, the first of 10 theme parks planned for a 800 hectare resort billed as the 'Orlando of China', is expected to open later this year. The...
Jul 25, 2013
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New night show and facilities for 2013 Ekka
A new night show at the 2013 Ekka will feature 15 fireworks platforms, water fountains, lasers, comedians The Rooftop Express, Marvel superhero Iron Man and headlining artist...
Jul 25, 2013
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Granties Maze set for October opening?
After over 25 years of planning and 'growth', the planned Granties Maze attraction at Gerringong on the NSW South Coast may finally be opening in October. The Maze, a long...
Jul 24, 2013
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No evidence of dolphin mistreatment at Ocean Park Hong Kong
Hong Kong Police have closed their investigation into alleged mistreatment of an Ocean Park dolphin after government vets found no evidence of wrongdoing. There was a public...
Jul 22, 2013
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