News: Attractions
Australian Reptile Park celebrates 60 years
The Australian Reptile Park has celebrated its 60th birthday. The Park, located at Somersby on the NSW Central Coast, was described by NSW Minister for Tourism, Jodi McKay as...
Oct 5, 2009
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Union looks for Dreamworld pay breakthrough
Fair Work Australia is holding an enterprise bargaining conference between the theme park's managers and the Australian Workers Union (AWU) today. The union wants a 3.8% pay...
Oct 1, 2009
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Movie Attractions for Universal Studios Singapore
Asia's largest integrated resort, the soon to open Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, has announced details of two unique and spectacular attractions in collaboration with...
Sep 29, 2009
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Village axes Sunshine Coast waterpark plans
Australia's largest theme park operator, Village Roadshow Limited (VRL), has cancelled its plans to purchase and turn the Sunshine Coast attraction Aussie World into a major...
Sep 24, 2009
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WhiteWater Establishes Australian Operations
WhiteWater West Industries, the largest and most experienced designer of waterparks and manufacturer of aquatic attractions in the world, has announced the establishment of a...
Sep 23, 2009
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Swimming on the Edge
A 150 metre-long swimming pool and surrounding roof-top garden bridging the top of the three hotel towers are set to give swimmers a unique aquatic location. Plans for...
Sep 17, 2009
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Australia Takes 'Dive-In' Movies to the Arabian Gulf
Industry consultant and former Warner Village Theme Parks Chief Operating Officer Steve Peet has taken the Australian concept of 'Dive-In' Movies to the Lost Paradise of Dilmun...
Sep 16, 2009
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Moomba Waterfest Carnival 2010
Expressions of Interest for Carnival, Game and Amusement operators are invited for the 2010 Moomba Waterfest. As Australia's largest free community festival, Moomba Waterfest...
Sep 15, 2009
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Wet'n'Wild in Top 10 of World Waterparks
Wet'n'Wild WaterWorld on the Gold Coast was the world's seventh most popular waterpark, with 1.25 million visits, in 2008 according to the Themed Entertainment Association and...
Sep 10, 2009
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SEGA Republic indoor theme park opens at The Dubai Mall
SEGA Republic, a 7,000 metre2 indoor theme park, has opening its gates at The Dubai Mall, the worldâs largest shopping and entertainment destination. The newest leisure...
Sep 7, 2009
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Zoo Misled Public over Animal Sales
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has been suspended from selling animals after it misled the public about the sale of endangered antelope to a member of the Shooters' Party lobbying...
Sep 1, 2009
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Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre celebrates its second birthday
Sydney's Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre (ITAC) has celebrated two successful years of community recreation in the City. Marking the occasion, the Centre yesterday hosted an open day...
Aug 31, 2009
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India, Australia Partner to Upgrade Museums
A series of projects between India and Australia will help Indian museums conserve their art and heritage and become more culturally involved. AusHeritage Ltd., a network of...
Aug 28, 2009
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Perth Royal Show bans pigs: EKKA attendance dips
Swine flu fears have forced the Perth Royal Show to cancel its pig exhibits to prevent animals from catching the virus from crowds. Royal Agricultural Society of WA President...
Aug 27, 2009
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Dreamworld and WhiteWater World report profit loss
Macquarie Leisure's two Gold Coast parks, Dreamworld and WhiteWater World, have both reported profit losses for the full-year period ending 30th June 2009. Dreamworld earned...
Aug 26, 2009
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Sydney Art Galleries shedding elitist image
Art galleries in Sydney are attracting a new kind of visitor who are defying the stereotype of the elitist and pretentious art lover. A survey of 2,239 people has found visitors...
Aug 25, 2009
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70% of Chinese theme parks 'in the red'
The China Daily has reported that, according to a survey by the Horizon Group, one of China's leading strategic research and consultancies, more that 70% of China's 2,500 theme...
Aug 17, 2009
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Great Ocean Road to gain diving wreck
The Great Ocean Road region will eclipse the Great Barrier Reef for sport diving once the de-commissioned Australian warship, HMAS Canberra, is sunk to form an artificial reef,...
Aug 13, 2009
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Busy Weekend for Brisbane Ekka
The Brisbane Ekka opened at the RNA Showgrounds last Thursday going on to attract "strong" crowd numbers over the weekend according to RNA Chief Operating Officer Brendan...
Aug 10, 2009
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Dreamworld and WhiteWater World appoints new GM Sales
Dreamworld has appointed Scott Fahey as its new General Manager for Sales. With more than 10 years in the tourism and hospitality industry, Fahey has overall responsibility for...
Aug 7, 2009
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Opening Days cut at WA Museum
The WA Museum will close on Wednesdays from this month, including sites in Geraldton, Albany and Kalgoorlie, as part of Western Australian Government attempts to rein in public...
Aug 4, 2009
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Tree Top Walk carries its 2.5 millionth visitor
One of the Western Australia's most popular visitor attractions, the Tree Top Walk near Walpole has reached a major milestone in welcoming its 2.5 millionth visitor. The walk,...
Jul 28, 2009
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Zealandia choses Centaman
Wellington's world-first visitor attraction Zealandia has chosen the Centaman entry management system for its point of sale, membership, ticketing, and reservations and booking...
Jul 27, 2009
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Polin Compact Slide now available for Australia market
Having become one of Asia and Europe's best known waterslide manufacturers, Polin Waterparks & Pool Systems products are now available in Australia. Polin's new Compact Slide...
Jul 22, 2009
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