News: Waterparks
Blacktown International Sportspark welcomes Waterworld Central portable waterpark
Waterworld Central, Australia's first portable waterpark, has opened at its first location in Western Sydney. With the success of the Waterworld Central concept now seeing owner...
Jan 13, 2015
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New waterslides opened at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
In the days leading up to Christmas, Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort launched two curved racing waterslides (known as hydroslides in New Zealand) installed by Australian Waterslides...
Dec 30, 2014
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Gold Coast theme parks extend peak season operating hours
Gold Coast theme parks Dreamworld, Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast and Warner Bros. Movie World have each extended their school holiday operating schedules to cater for increased holiday...
Dec 29, 2014
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Study finds toxic byproduct from urinating in swimming pools
A study has found that urinating in public swimming pools is more than just unsanitary - it can also produce poisonous chemicals when urine and chlorine react. One in four...
Dec 19, 2014
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Wet’n’Wild Sydney celebrates first birthday with the launch of Nickelodeon Beach
Wet’n’Wild Sydney has celebrated its first birthday, announcing the transformation of its popular Wet’n’Wild Junior family area into Nickelodeon Beach. Featuring miniature...
Dec 18, 2014
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Commercial partners sought for Tobruk Memorial Pool redevelopment
With Cairns' Tobruk Memorial Pool closed since the beginning of November and work on the $21.7 million redevelopment of the facility now underway, Cairns Regional Council is...
Dec 18, 2014
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Links Modular Solutions launches new Sentag anti-drowning device
Leisure technology leaders Links Modular Solutions have launched the SenTAG anti-drowning system in Australia. Developed in Europe, this innovative system offers a safety...
Dec 17, 2014
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AALARA represents attractions industry at Modern Award Review
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has joined forces with long time partners the Australian Federation of Employers and Industries and are...
Dec 17, 2014
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Registrations open for 2015 IAAPA Leadership Conference in Dubai
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is to hold its 2015 Leadership Conference in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, taking industry professionals behind...
Dec 15, 2014
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American Wave Machines wins wave technology patent lawsuit
American Wave Machines has won what it calls a “major victory” in a patent litigation involving American Wave Machines, Wave Loch Inc., and Light Wave, Inc. after a US Federal...
Dec 10, 2014
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Supplier Directory Profile: Heliocol Solar
With worldwide energy costs continuing to rise (and with no relief in sight), Commercial Pool Operators are increasingly turning to solar heating to receive some financial...
Dec 6, 2014
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Outback Splash accident leaves child with reported skull fracture
Part of the Outback Splash! children's aquatic playground at The Maze Family Fun Park in Perth has been closed after a weekend incident in which a young boy suffered serious...
Dec 3, 2014
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New Swimplex Aquatics installed Polin Waterslide opens in South Australia
Swimplex Aquatics have recently delivered a turnkey waterslide in the City of Marion, South Australia. With the former 'hand me down’ waterslide at the Marion Outdoor Swimming...
Dec 1, 2014
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Supplier Directory Profile: Vlocker
Vlocker has enjoyed a highly successful year of expansion, innovation and international installations. Designing, manufacturing, installing and servicing locker systems since...
Nov 30, 2014
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Yas Waterworld hosts successful 2014 World Flowboarding Championships
Spectators rode on a wave of adrenalin at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi during the recent 2014 World Flowboarding Championships. Sponsored by Oakley, GoPro and Crowne Plaza Yas...
Nov 27, 2014
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New inflatable waterpark unveiled in Queensland
A new portable waterpark, Splash Lagoons, has begun operations at agricultural and country shows in Queensland. Following the success of Waterworld Central and Water Wonderland...
Nov 25, 2014
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Elena Gosse wins multiple international Women in Business awards
Elena Gosse, Chief Executive of Australian Innovative Systems has won four international Awards for Women in Business. Grose was presented with a Gold ‘Stevie’ Award for Most...
Nov 20, 2014
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WhiteWater surfs into international LatiTube agreement
WhiteWater West has announced the acquisition of the LatiTube standing surf wave simulator line of products in global markets outside of Australia and New Zealand. The...
Nov 17, 2014
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Supplier Directory Profile: Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems and constant innovation
A global leader in waterparks, Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems are constantly innovating. Founded in Istanbul in 1976, Polin is know for its constant innovations and is...
Nov 17, 2014
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AALARA to stage crisis and incident management seminars
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is to stage a series of seminars on crisis and incident management. The summer 2014 seminars, in Brisbane...
Nov 16, 2014
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Fourth LatiTube set for Coffs Harbour installation?
The current leasees of the Coffs Harbour War Memorial Olympic Pool are working on a plan to install Australia’s fourth LatiTube standing surf wave simulator at the facility....
Nov 16, 2014
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Adventure World ready for a summer of thrills and spills
With a giant spider and a rampaging Minotaur added to its attractions, along with speedier speed slides, dinosaurs, dragons and new food and beverage offerings, an action-packed...
Nov 11, 2014
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Ambitious proposal to build surf wave pool attraction in Melbourne Docklands
Details of an ambitious plan to build a floating aquatic leisure attraction in the Melbourne Docklands have been revealed to media. Planned to be moored to the end of Docklands'...
Nov 10, 2014
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Hydrocare Pools celebrates 25 years
Sydney-based Hydrocare Pool Services Pty Ltd has celebrated 25 years of operations with an industry function attended by clients, partners, media and staff past and present....
Nov 9, 2014
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