News: Attractions
Dreamworld Puts Healthy Habits on the School Menu
Dreamworld and WhiteWater World on Australia's Gold Coast have launched an educational programme designed to raise awareness of healthy habits among school children. The...
May 19, 2009
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UK Paintball Ruling Has Implications for Australia
A court case resulting from an accident at a Scottish paintball centre has implication for Australia according to risk management expert Steve Dymond. Calvin Blyth, a paintball...
May 18, 2009
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Attractions
The Comfyland Experience reaches indoor Play
Comfyland Experience toddler areas have launched in indoor play centres in Canberra and Sydney â with a third set to open in the Melbourne Docklands. Designed to provide a...
May 12, 2009
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Play
Dreamworld Revenue Down but Results Solid for Macquarie
Macquarie Leisure Trust Group has blamed rain and Easter falling outside the reporting period for a drop in revenue at its Gold Coast assets Dreamworld and WhiteWater World over...
May 6, 2009
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Fitness
Dreamworld launches themed laser tag arena
One of Australia's largest laser tag arenas has opened at Dreamworld theme park on the Gold Coast. Themed on the sci-fi film franchise Alien vs Predator (AVPX), the 650 metre2,...
Apr 30, 2009
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Renaissance for Free Museums and Galleries
Museums and art galleries which offer free admission are enjoying a renaissance, according to the Sydney Morning Herald , helped by a recession-driven trend towards taking...
Apr 28, 2009
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New Products from Water Odyssey
Water Odyssey have released a range of new aquatic play features. Water Odyssey's interactive aquatic playground equipment is designed for water play areas that, unlike swimming...
Apr 17, 2009
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Play
AALARA Seeks Director Nominations
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors. The election of new Board members will take place the...
Apr 16, 2009
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Waterparks
New Grants for Tourism Quality and Innovation
A new grants program, Tqual Grants, has been launched by Federal Minister for Tourism, Martin Ferguson. Tqual Grants is an $8.5 million competitive grants program to promote...
Apr 15, 2009
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Government
Easter Fun at Melbourne's Luna Park
Melbourne's Luna Park has marked the Easter school holidays by giving away 20,000 Cadbury chocolate eggs. The Park's newest attraction, the 'Holodeck' simulator ride, which sees...
Apr 14, 2009
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Industry Leaders for Asian Attractions Expo
Three days of education sessions and a pre-convention Safety Institute have been planned for Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) 2009, the largest conference and trade show for the...
Apr 9, 2009
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Sea World Icon receives Industry Excellence Award
The Australasian Regional Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria (ARAZPA) has bestowed its Award for Professional Excellence on Sea World’s Director of Marine Sciences,...
Apr 7, 2009
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Environment
Outback Spectacular Celebrates Three Years
The Australian Outback Spectacular has celebrated its third birthday, passing the milestone of having entertained 850,000 guests at close to 1,000 shows. This birthday milestone...
Apr 6, 2009
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Australians encouraged to take their leave
Federal Minister for Tourism, Martin Ferguson has launched a campaign to encourage Australians to turn their 123 million days of accrued leave into holidays. Tourism Australia's...
Apr 2, 2009
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Design Fault Keeps Southern Star Shut
Engineers working on Melbourne's crippled $100 million Southern Star Observation Wheel have discovered the cracks that shut down the ride only 40 days after it opened were not...
Mar 31, 2009
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Venues Back Earth Hour
Leisure venues across Australia, New Zealand and Asia are to demonstrate their support for World Earth Hour this Saturday night. The iconic face of Melbourne's Luna Park will...
Mar 27, 2009
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Environment
Big Pineapple owners to fight heritage listing
The owners of the Big Pineapple attraction are expected to take the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to court to appeal the heritage listing of the Sunshine Coast icon. EPA...
Mar 24, 2009
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Lollipop's opens in Canberra
Children's entertainment centre Lollipop's Playland & Café has opened the latest of its 14 Australian sites in Canberra's Brand Depot. Facilities include a huge adventure...
Mar 20, 2009
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Retail
Moreton Bay Back in Business
Following its recent closure as a result of an oil spill, areas of Queensland's Moreton Island have been reopened for access by permitted Commercial Tour Operators (CTOs). The...
Mar 20, 2009
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Mogo Zoo Lioness shot dead
A Lioness has been shot dead at a NSW zoo after it escaped from its enclosure and started heading towards a public area. Visitors had to be locked away at Mogo Zoo, near...
Mar 18, 2009
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Attractions
Sea World Enlarges Conference Capacity
The Sea World Resort and Water Park has announced an enlargement of its meeting space, with the incorporation of Sea Worldâs Paradise and Broadwater rooms. With the ability of...
Mar 16, 2009
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Earnings increase for Macquarie Leisure
The Macquarie Leisure Trust has generated an 11% increase in earnings for second half of 2008, but has reported a fall in revenue at its Dreamworld theme park. The group, which...
Mar 9, 2009
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IAAPA Heads to Seoul
Following a highly successful exhibition in Macau in 2008, the Asian Attractions Expo 2009 is to be held at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Centre in Seoul, South Korea....
Mar 4, 2009
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Attractions
Tourism's Best Honoured
Australian tourism operators have celebrated their achievements at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. Winners were drawn from 27 categories covering the many sectors of the...
Mar 2, 2009
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