News: Attractions
Failure to secure insurance see Australia’s last circus with exotic animals move to retire its lions and monkeys
Australia’s ongoing insurance crisis has caused Stardust Circus, Australia’s last travelling circus with exotic animals, to move to retire its performing lions and monkeys....
Apr 12, 2021
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NSW Premier 'considering' new inquest into fatal Luna Park Ghost Train fire
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is reported to be "considering" a new inquest into the fatal Luna Park Ghost Train fire of 1979 following the presentation of fresh evidence in an...
Apr 10, 2021
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Walltopia announces new equipment lease financing program
Leading climbing wall and active entertainment manufacturer Walltopia has introduced an its Equipment Lease Financing Program with special payment terms designed to support...
Apr 9, 2021
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Tourism Conference to explore reigniting Victoria’s visitor economy
Aiming to bring together tourism, events and hospitality industries, the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has been working closely with Visit Victoria and the Victorian Tourism...
Apr 9, 2021
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Chimpanzee found dead at Sydney Zoo
Sydney Zoo was closed to the public temporarily this morning following the sudden death of a 10-year-old chimpanzee in one of its exhibit areas. Staff at the Western Sydney...
Apr 9, 2021
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International Federation to celebrate World Circus Day
The Fédération Mondiale du Cirque has announced that it will celebrate international circus arts around the world on 17th April. Launched in 2010, World Circus Day has grown...
Apr 8, 2021
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Vivaticket Australia rolls out ‘Dine and Discover’ integration
Vivaticket Australia has announced that its ‘Dine and Discover’ integration has sold over $30,000 worth of tickets in its first week of activation. The Dine and Discover...
Apr 8, 2021
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NSW Police resist new inquiry into 1979 Luna Park ghost train fire
NSW Police will not open a fresh inquiry into the tragic 1979 Luna Park Ghost Train fire, despite new revelations in an ABC investigation and an allegation that the senior...
Apr 8, 2021
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Clip ‘n climb launches its Champion’s series
International recreational climbing operator Clip ‘n Climb has launched its Champion’s Series - a set of three new walls based on each Olympic discipline: Lead, Bouldering and...
Apr 7, 2021
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Industry bodies respond to travel bubble agreement between Australia and New Zealand
The announcement of a travel bubble agreement between Australia and New Zealand Governments commencing on 19th April has been welcomed by the tourism industry in both countries....
Apr 6, 2021
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Tourism Australia launches National Experience Content Initiative
Tourism Australia has launched the National Experience Content Initiative, a new $12 million media creation program aimed at supporting tourism businesses across the country in...
Apr 6, 2021
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Embed initiatives help with amusement sector recovery
Embed, a global leader in the supply of point-of-sale and revenue management systems for the amusement industry, is helping the sector recover with a range of initiatives...
Apr 5, 2021
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Sydney’s Royal Easter Show 2021 receives $15.1 million in Federal Government support
This year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show is being supported with $15.1 million from the Federal Government under the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program to relieve...
Apr 5, 2021
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Polin Waterparks to share latest developments in virtual summit
Polin Waterparks is continuing its webinar series focused on sharing the latest developments, innovations, products, and projects since September 2020. In 2021, the Polin...
Apr 5, 2021
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WhiteWater schedules installations in over 25 countries
As they continue to celebrate their 40th anniversary, global waterpark supplier, WhiteWater, has scheduled installations set to take place in over 25 countries including the...
Apr 5, 2021
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High Court finds Christchurch Adventure Park negligent and financially responsible for property damaged during 2017 Port Hills fire
Owners of property destroyed in Christchurch's 2017 Port Hills fires have won a $12 million-plus lawsuit against the Christchurch Adventure Park after its chairlift was found to...
Apr 2, 2021
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Surf Lakes Yeppoon developers look to transform prototype into visitor attraction
The team behind Surf Lakes Yeppoon are looking to expand their artificial wave protype into a year-round resort and visitor attraction with a $187 million development proposal....
Apr 1, 2021
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Queensland Government ends Brisbane's lockdown but Easter tourism still impacted
The Queensland Government has today announced the early lifting of Brisbane’s lockdown after just one new case of community transmission that's linked to an existing cluster of...
Apr 1, 2021
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More visitors expected at upgraded Old Dubbo Gaol
While the Old Dubbo Gaol has been a popular tourist destination for decades, it’s about to become even more popular following the completion of major upgrades to the heritage...
Mar 30, 2021
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Fair Trading approves 375 showbags for sale at Sydney Royal Easter Show
Fair Trading approves 375 showbags for sale at Sydney Royal Easter Show Fair Trading Officers have approved all 375 showbags for sale at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter...
Mar 30, 2021
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Quayclean shares COVIDSafe plan for 2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show
With the 2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show set to employ enhanced hygiene and safety protocols, Quayclean Australia has advised that it will deploy over 400 cleaning staff,...
Mar 29, 2021
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Industry sectors set for job losses as JobKeeper ends
With the Federal Government’s JobKeeper allowance ending today, industry sectors still impacted by Coronavirus restrictions, loss of overseas visitors and COVID-19 induced...
Mar 28, 2021
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Winners of sixth Queensland Shows Awards announced
The Taroom, Pittsworth, and Fraser Coast Shows have taken out major awards at the annual Queensland Shows Awards. Announced last Sunday in Roma, the awards, in their sixth year,...
Mar 26, 2021
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Just 26% of Federal Government’s June 2020 arts rescue package has been spent
With the Federal Government yesterday announcing $135 million in funding for the cultural and creative sector, reports indicate that almost three-quarters of the first $250...
Mar 26, 2021
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