News: Waterparks
Staff training begins at South Hedland Aquatic Centre's LatiTube surf simulator
Staff training for the South Hedland Aquatic Centre's LatiTube surf simulation ride commenced last week, with 11 YMCA and Town of Port Hedland staff members on their way to...
Apr 26, 2013
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Anti-drowning detection system assists with first Australian life saving
The Poseidon anti-drowning detection system has assisted in its first non-simulated life saving in Australia, aiding lifeguards during a recent incident at the Blacktown Leisure...
Apr 24, 2013
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New attractions, markets and challenges to be explored at 2013 AALARA Conference
The 2013 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) conference is set to present a vital and reinvigorated program addressing both regional and local...
Apr 5, 2013
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Children can now splash and play at Port Hedland's Marquee Park
Residents of the Town of Port Hedland can enjoy the whole of Marquee Park Splash and Play facility, with the water spray ground/splashpad now open to the community. With recent...
Apr 4, 2013
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Call for nominations to AALARA Board
Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is calling for nominations for pending vacant positions on its management board to serve for the period...
Apr 4, 2013
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Vortex Aquatic Playgrounds to exhibit at International Federation of Landscape Architects Congress
Leading aquatic play innovator Vortex Aquatic Playgrounds will be exhibiting at the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) Congress in Auckland from 10 to 12th...
Mar 20, 2013
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Ocean Park's Tom Mehrmann reveals waterpark plans
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park is to open an all-weather waterpark, with Chief Executive Tom Mehrmann telling the South China Morning Post that the new attraction will begin...
Mar 19, 2013
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Heat still on at Victoria's biggest theme park
Having enjoyed a successful summer season, Adventure Park Geelong, Victoria's largest theme and water park, is continuing a range of events through autumn. On Victoria's Labour...
Mar 13, 2013
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Waterplay introduces new toddler aquatic play features
Waterplay® Solutions Corp. is expanding its product line with two new aquatic play features for toddlers: the Twin Tot Slide and Bubble Trouble. Introducing the exciting new...
Mar 9, 2013
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Jamberoo Action Park launches industry's first Online PhotoBooth
In an Australian attractions industry first, Jamberoo Action Park has launched an Online PhotoBooth store which lets guests view and purchase photographs taken of them at the...
Mar 8, 2013
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Yas Waterworld to start ladies nights
The recently opened Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of women-only 'Ladies nights', making it more comfortable for women to enjoy the park's 43 rides, slides...
Mar 7, 2013
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Hanmer Springs Resort benefits from upgrade
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa has seen an expansion of visitor numbers since its $7.5 million investment in expanding and upgrading its facilities. Completed in 2010, the...
Mar 6, 2013
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Cyclone Rusty delays South Hedland Aquatic Centre reopening
The reopening of the Town of Port Hedland's flagship aquatic and recreation facility, the South Hedland Aquatic Centre (SHAC), has been delayed by this week's Tropical Cyclone...
Mar 1, 2013
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Go ahead for Fraser Coast waterpark set to boost tourism
Backers of the Splash Bay waterpark in the Hervey Bay suburb of Urangan believe that the development will stimulate the local tourist industry with up to 300,000 people a year...
Feb 26, 2013
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ProSlide delivers anchor attractions to Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
The two most iconic water rides at the newly opened Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi are based on award-winning ride technology from ProSlide Technology. Yas Waterworld's Falcon's Falaj...
Feb 24, 2013
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Confusion leads to Auckland waterslide ban
Parents have been stopped from 'tandem' riding with their young children on waterslides (hydroslides) at Auckland aquatic centres. The New Zealand Herald has reported that, as...
Feb 20, 2013
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Australians in 2013: 21% to visit a theme park, 12% to join a gym
New research on the intentions of Australians in 2013 shows that 21% are planning a visit to a theme park/attraction in Australia and 8% a park overseas while 25% are going to...
Feb 13, 2013
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LAI Games forms new division to manufacture and market pay-per-use lockers
Global amusements developer and manufacturer LAI Games has established a new division, The Locker Network. Making use of technology licensed from Locker Systems of...
Feb 11, 2013
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Resorts World Sentosa's marine life fund supports new projects
With its Marine Life Park having been operational since December, Resorts World Sentosa has announced that its Marine Life Fund (MLF) will back two local marine conservation and...
Feb 9, 2013
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Village Theme Parks offers further entry discounts for local market
Village Roadshow Theme Parks is offering a heavily discounted unlimited entry pass for Movie World, Wet'n'Wild Water World and Sea World for local residents (Queenslanders and...
Feb 6, 2013
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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre gets top safety endorsement
The Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre has received a 99.79% safety endorsement in a recent safety assessment by the Royal Life Saving Society Australia. Managed by Sydney...
Feb 5, 2013
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Wet 'n' Wild Sydney plans mid year recruitment drive
Management of the new Wet 'n' Wild Sydney are planning a mid-year recruitment drive to get staff in place for the waterpark's scheduled December 2013 opening. With work on the...
Feb 1, 2013
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Wild weather hits operators in Queensland
Heavy rains and wild weather in south eastern Queensland are affecting attractions and other operators on what should have been a busy Australia Day weekend. Amid the severe...
Jan 27, 2013
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Celebrating Banjo's Billabong's first Australia Day
Jamberoo Action Park is gearing up for the first Australia Day since the launch of its Australiana themed water attraction Banjo's Billabong. To celebrate, every child entering...
Jan 26, 2013
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