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National Gallery of Victoria welcomes four millionth visitor to Melbourne Winter Masterpieces
Victorian Premier Denis Napthine has joined the Victorian Major Events Company, National Gallery of Victoria, Museum Victoria and Australian Centre for the Moving Image in...
Jul 3, 2013
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$120 million to be spent on Margaret River tourism infrastructure
A major plan to boost visitor numbers throughout the Margaret River region has been unveiled by the South West Development Commission (SWDC). Outlining a five-year strategy for...
Jul 3, 2013
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Sydney monorail completes final journey before demolition
After nearly 25 years of service, Sydney's monorail has completed its final loop around the city. Earmarked for demolition as part of the development of the new Sydney...
Jul 1, 2013
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Madame Tussauds Sydney slammed for 'offensive' Julia Gillard stunt
The Madame Tussauds Sydney attraction has been widely condemned for using Julia Gillard's fall from the Australian Prime Ministership as the basis for a publicity stunt. The day...
Jun 28, 2013
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Dunedin Botanic Garden celebrates 150 years
The Dunedin Botanic Garden, New Zealand's first botanic garden, is celebrating its 150th anniversary through 2013 with a celebration to be held this Sunday (30th June)....
Jun 28, 2013
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Luna Park Sydney expands event facilities
Luna Park Sydney has announced it will expand its event offerings to cater for the demand of Sydney's event and exhibition requirements during construction of the new Sydney...
Jun 27, 2013
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Western Sydney raceway to open by end of 2013
Developers of a new raceway in Sydney's west hope to have the venue open before the end of the year. The 1.25 kilometre Luddenham Raceway, located between Penrith and Liverpool,...
Jun 26, 2013
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Federal grants for regional Australian tourism businesses
The Australian Government is offering new grants of up to $250,000 on a matched dollar-for-dollar funding basis to help tourism operators increase the quality and range of...
Jun 26, 2013
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'Safety first' at Mt Hutt with ongoing avalanche control work
A busy weekend at Canterbury's Mt Hutt ski area has seen patrollers working all daylight hours available to make the mountain safe following unprecedented snowfalls. The storm...
Jun 23, 2013
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Heavy snow brings on early start for New Zealand's ski season
While days of snowfalls caused difficulties for people across South Island, the winter weather has enabled many of New Zealand's skifields to begin their 2013 operations. Early...
Jun 22, 2013
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Singapore Sports Council confirms end of Changi Motorsports project
The Singapore Sports Council (SSC) has indicated the end of plans for its ambitious Changi Motorsports Hu will not be realised, with its confirmation that it will not proceed...
Jun 22, 2013
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Iranian art entrepreneur to open Dubai's first public art museum
Iranian-born art collector Ramin Salsali is planning to erect a modern art gallery in the heart of Dubai's commercial centre. To be located in the Burj Khalifa district in...
Jun 19, 2013
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WhiteWater announces two major waterslide attractions for Wet'n'Wild Sydney
With Village Theme Parks' Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark set to open in December, WhiteWater have revealed details of two unique major waterslide complexes. The 42 slides and...
Jun 19, 2013
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Melbourne Aquarium launches interactive Rainforest experience in time for school holidays
In time for the school holidays, the Melbourne Aquarium has launched Australia's most interactive Rainforest experience, the Rainforest Adventure. Themed to reflect the leafy...
Jun 18, 2013
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Merlin Entertainments to list on London stock market
Global attractions operator Merlin Entertainments is heading for London's biggest stock market listing since the start of the global financial crisis, with its Chief Executive...
Jun 18, 2013
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Art Gallery website wins international award
The Dunedin Public Art Gallery's website has won a website design category at the Museums Australia Multimedia & Publication Design Awards (MAPDA). In addition to this win, the...
Jun 18, 2013
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2013 Melbourne Royal Show details released
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) has released details of the 2013 Melbourne Royal Show, to be held over 12 days from at the Melbourne Showgrounds. Presented...
Jun 17, 2013
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Global innovations to be unveiled at Dubai's Aquaventure Waterpark
Dubai's Atlantis, The Palm resort is expanding its Aquaventure Waterpark with a number of world firsts, including the world's largest diameter slide, the world's first vertical...
Jun 16, 2013
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ATEC Awards tourism excellence
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) awarded four industry professionals at its Symposium Gala Dinner in Adelaide last Friday night. Anna Guillan, Executive General...
Jun 13, 2013
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Minister launches Victoria's snow season at Mt Buller
Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith has officially opened the 2013 Victorian snow season at Mt Buller. Encouraging Australians to visit Victoria's...
Jun 13, 2013
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Surf House Phuket brings FlowRider experience to the Thai resort island
Since its opening in January, Surf House Phuket has been helping to fuel interest in flowboarding in Thailand which is fast becoming a regional hub for flowboarding. The second...
Jun 13, 2013
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Scenic World Blue Mountains enjoys post revamp visitor boost
Blue Mountains attraction Scenic World has enjoyed a successful period of operation since unveiling its new $30 million Scenic Railway ride. The ride, which includes a descent...
Jun 13, 2013
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CaPTA'S Ben Woodward wins prestigious ATEC Award for Tourism Excellence
Cairns attractions operator The CaPTA Group is celebrating after the presentation of the Len Taylor Young ATEC (Australian Tourism Export Council) Award for Excellence to its...
Jun 12, 2013
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Asian Attractions Expo moves to Beijing for 2014
Following the success of the 2013 Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) in Singapore last week, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced...
Jun 12, 2013
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