News: Attractions
Kidzania Expands into Asia
Mexican children’s amusement park franchisor KidZania is expanding its footprint in Asia. With eight parks currently operating, KidZania plans to double in size by 2012 with...
Nov 2, 2010
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Melbourne Museum secures King Tut
Melbourne has beaten interstate rivals to secure a major exhibition about Tutankhamun, Egypt's most famous Pharaoh. The Melbourne Museum will host Tutankhamun and the Golden Age...
Nov 2, 2010
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AALARA and member attractions Seek Amendments to Meal Break Provisions
The Australian Amusement, Leisure & Recreation Association (AALARA) and several of its major attractions members are seeking to vary the paid meal break provision in the...
Oct 29, 2010
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Melbourne's Luna Park Dons a Moustache
Luna Park Melbourne is joining forces with the Movember charity appeal and growing a moustache. Luna Park's iconic Mr Moon face will support the appeal by wearing a...
Oct 29, 2010
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India's Nehru Planetarium Gets Stellar Upgrade
The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library's (NMML) Nehru Planetarium in New Delhi has been upgraded with a Definiti theatre system that delivers system stunning visuals of the earth...
Oct 28, 2010
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Auckland Zoo's young Sumatran tigers cross the Tasman
Two young Sumatran tigers from Auckland Zoo fly out to Australia this afternoon as part of an international conservation breeding program to assist this critically endangered...
Oct 26, 2010
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Strategic Alliance in Wave and Waterpark Technology
US-based American Wave Machines (AWM) Inc., an innovator in artificial wave/surf technology and Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems of Turkey, a world leader in design, production...
Oct 23, 2010
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks Hires ANZ for $275 Million of Loans
Bloomberg news agency has reported that Village Themepark Management Ltd., the unit of Village Roadshow Ltd. that owns and manages their Gold Coast theme parks has hired the...
Oct 22, 2010
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Extension opening launches new era for National Gallery of Australia
The recent opening of the major extension Stage 1 to the National Gallery of Australia marks a new era in the history of the Gallery - the home of Australia"s national art...
Oct 21, 2010
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Decision taken on new look Sugarworld
Cairns Regional Council has agreed to redevelop its Sugarworld waterpark, rebuilding the attraction with two new slides along with a new 110 metre, four-lane 'mat racer' slide...
Oct 19, 2010
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Car collection to boost Nambour's Big Pineapple
The iconic Big Pineapple on Queensland's Sunshine Coast is set to be reconditioned as a motor racing museum. The Bowden family, the new owners of the iconic 'big thing', plan to...
Oct 19, 2010
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New Ulladulla Recreation Centre Opens
The first stage of Ulladulla's Dunn Lewis Memorial Complex has opened. The facility, which includes a 12-lane bowling alley, conference room, lounge area, youth service rooms...
Oct 14, 2010
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Otway Fly announces Zip Line Adventure tour
An exciting new Zip Lining Adventure Tour will be launched at Otway Fly Tree Top Adventures this month. Zip Lining is a relatively new eco-adventure activity. Wearing a secure...
Oct 11, 2010
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Lagoon key to Port Douglas' revival
Port Douglas business interests have identified a lagoon development as being key to the resort's revival as a haven for tourists and investors. Cairns Regional Council has...
Oct 7, 2010
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Cultural Theme Park Opens in Vietnam
A major new visitor attraction featuring reproductions of villages inhabited by Vietnam's 54 ethnic minority tribes has opened in Hanoi. Covering a total area of 1,544 hectares,...
Oct 6, 2010
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AALARA Acts on Queensland Weapons Law and Laser Skirmish
Responding to proposed changes in firearms law in Queensland, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has called for Laser Tag and Laser Skirmish...
Oct 1, 2010
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Design Defect Blamed for Space Ride Tragedy
A fatal amusement park accident in Shenzen, south China in June this year, was due to a design fault, according to an official report released this week. The accident at the...
Sep 29, 2010
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Doubts Over Future of Malcolm Douglas' Broome wildlife parks
Following the tragic death of adventurer Malcolm Douglas, doubts surround the future of his Broome Crocodile Park and Wilderness Wildlife Park and Animal Refuge. Douglas' son...
Sep 29, 2010
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Expressions of Interest for Moomba Carnival 2011
Expressions of Interest for Carnival, Game and Amusement operators are invited for the 2011 Moomba Carnival (part of the Moomba Waterfest). As Australia's largest free community...
Sep 28, 2010
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Set to Open on 27th October
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has revealed the launch plans for the world's largest indoor theme park. Set to open earlier than anticipated, celebrations to launch Ferrari World Abu...
Sep 28, 2010
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Titanic exhibition sets visitor record
The Melbourne Museum's Titanic exhibition has become the most popular event at an Australian museum with a record 333,000 visitors. After beating its record set for its A Day in...
Sep 27, 2010
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Gates Open for Perth Royal Show
The resolution of a pay dispute between train drivers and Western Australia's Public Transport Authority has removed a threat to the opening day of the Perth Royal Show. As a...
Sep 25, 2010
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Jamberoo Action Park opens but expansion is in limbo
While Jamberoo Action Park has reopened for its 2010/11 season, its multi million-dollar expansion plans are on hold after a NSW Land and Environment Court decision. A plan for...
Sep 24, 2010
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Melbourne Icehouse to Host First Short Track Speed Skating Championships
Melbourne's new ice rink at Docklands, The Medibank Icehouse, is set to host the Australian Ice Racing Short Track Speed Skating National Championships on Friday 1st and...
Sep 17, 2010
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