News: Play
Australian venues compete for Billboard magazine's Top Arena awards
Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena and Sydney' Allphones Arena have both been named as finalists in the prestigious 2011 Billboard Touring Awards, 'Top Arena' category. Honouring the...
Nov 10, 2011
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Funfields to launch Wizard Works' first aquatic installation in Australia
Victorian family amusement park Funfields is set to launch Wizard Works' first aquatic installation in Australia. The multi-level aquatic play unit being installed at Funfields...
Oct 30, 2011
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Season long deals at Victoria's biggest waterpark
Victorian amusement and waterpark Adventure Park Geelong has launched an 'Unlimited Entry' access pass that will give holders repeat admissions until April 2012. Costing $74.99...
Oct 27, 2011
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KidZania partnership value set to double
Themed Attractions Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian operator of children's role playing theme park KidZania, expects to see the value of its partnership with corporates to double to some...
Oct 26, 2011
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'Aquacircus' wins 2011 WWA innovation award
Empex Watertoys and Beachpark Waterpark have been presented with the prestigious World Waterpark Association (WWA) Industry Innovation Award at this year's WWA trade show and...
Oct 19, 2011
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Kings Park facility to entice children back outside
A new nature-based facility in Perth's Kings Park aims to promote outdoor play while connecting children with nature. The revolutionary Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park has been...
Oct 17, 2011
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Aflex Technology advances uniform guidance for operating swimming pool inflatables
Leading inflatable manufacturer Aflex is developing a set of standards for water inflatables encompassing all facets of these products from basic operating procedures, set-up,...
Sep 12, 2011
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PRAV evolves into Play Australia
With the aim of becoming a national organisation providing services and support to the development of play across all states and territories in Australia - the Playground and...
Sep 6, 2011
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Tabatinga success leads to FEC franchise
With their Coffs Harbour based Tabatinga Family Fun Centre having been a major success in its three years of operation, owners Brian and Cathy Parker are developing the brand as...
Aug 17, 2011
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Seminar to explain environmental health issues in public pools and splashpads
The Environmental Health Association (Australia) [EHA] is holding a one-day seminar exploring the optimum use of water in aquatic and recreation facilities and the operation and...
Aug 6, 2011
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Borrowing to back Kalamunda Water Park reopening
The Shire of Kalamunda will borrow about $2 million to complete the Kalamunda Water Park so that it can reopen in December. In its 2011/12 budget, passed last week, the Shire...
Aug 3, 2011
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New Splashpad for historic Parkes Pool
The historic 'little pool' at the Parkes swimming complex is to be demolished to make way for a modern wet play area. Set to be completed in time for the start of the Christmas...
Jul 26, 2011
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Interactive outdoor playground combines computing with climbing to win top design award
An interactive children's playground designed to include the attraction of electronic gaming to draw children outdoors has taken out the top prize in the 2011 Australian...
Jul 25, 2011
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Awards recognise excellence in New Zealand holiday parks
A long-serving and prominent Queenstown holiday park owner has been recognised for her efforts at the Holiday Parks Awards. Queenstown TOP 10 Holiday Park 'Creeksyde' owner Erna...
Jul 11, 2011
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Children the focus of attractions development in Malaysia
By the end of 2012, Malaysia will have opened two major child-orientated attractions. With Kuala Lumpur's Sunway Lagoon Resorts having long been the country's major theme park,...
Jun 14, 2011
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Funballz sets the ball rolling
Gold Coast inflatable water ball attractions operator Funballz is expanding its business activities having been appointed Australian distributor of Funballz Original products....
Jun 9, 2011
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GNFP highlights health fears for Western Australian aquatic play space
A children's pool at a Western Australian waterpark should be permanently closed amid grave concerns about water quality, an independent water treatment assessor says. Kalamunda...
May 24, 2011
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New Waterplay slide activity centres embody form, function and fun
After months of field research and strategic design, aquatic play pioneer Waterplay Solutions Corp. is releasing an exciting line of slide activity centres that are being...
May 21, 2011
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WhiteWater flags Australia projects at AALARA Exhibition
Waterpark experts WhiteWater West have showcased several of their recently completed waterpark and play projects at this week's AALARA Trade Show on the Gold Coast. The...
May 12, 2011
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LMS Wins Major UK Contract
Links Modular Solutions, a leading CRM solution, has been chosen as the software, billing and member services partner for Gymboree UK. Gymboree UK delivers a combination of...
May 7, 2011
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Leading Player in Synthetic Grass surfaces
As the name suggests Synthetic Grass and Rubber Surfaces Australia specialise in the supply and installation of rubber wetpour and synthetic grass surfaces. Established in 1983,...
May 6, 2011
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WhiteWater announces first Zoo Installation
One of the USA's most beloved zoos, the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, has launched WhiteWater's first aquaplay installation in a North American zoo. A new splash park, the 'Cool...
Apr 30, 2011
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Gecko Kids Fitness set to open seventh club
Gecko Kids Fitness is to open its latest 'kids only' fitness centre at Feelgood Fitness in the Brisbane suburb of Warwick on 3rd May. Gecko currently has six licenses operating...
Apr 28, 2011
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Brisbane City Council introduces 'access for all' play policy
Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced a policy that will see all new playground equipment installed by Brisbane City Council include disabled access. As a result play...
Apr 19, 2011
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