News: Attractions

AALARA President Shane McGrath steps down

The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has advised that its President Shane McGrath has had to resign from the role. At the Association’s AGM in May,…

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Aug 3, 2022 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Queensland Premier calls on Dreamworld owners to spend allocated funds on koala conservation

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today called on Dreamworld owners, Ardent Leisure Group, to spend allocated funds on koala conservation after the theme park spent $2.7 million…

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Aug 2, 2022 Attractions / Environment / Finance / Government /

 
 

Streamlined audit process to benefit selected nature-based tourism in Western Australia

A new, streamlined audit process is being introduced to reduce cost and time burdens for operators of select businesses providing nature-based tourism in Western Australia's national…

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Aug 1, 2022 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Laservision’s light show in Albury attracts positive community response

Laservision’s month long inaugural Luna Light Journey - Aurora -  held in Albury Botanic Gardens, attracted a wide demographic of over 60,000 patrons from the community and…

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Jul 31, 2022 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Rising Melbourne Royal Show carnival prices a result of increased insurance costs for ride operators

With media reports advising of the rising costs of rides at the 2022 Melbourne Royal Show, carnival attractions operators having pointed put that increases are being driven by rising…

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Jul 29, 2022 Attractions / Events / Finance / Insurance /

 
 

Ekka showgoers to be provided with free face masks

Brisbane Ekka visitors will be offered free masks on entry when the annual show returns to Bowen Hills from 6th to 14th August to help protect patrons. Queensland Health Minister Yvette…

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Jul 29, 2022 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Safety /

 
 

Free entry for children at the Melbourne Royal Show amid concerns over ride costs

While children under the age of 14 will be able to go to enter the Melbourne Royal Show for free this year, there are concerns about the rising costs of showbags and rides. The Victorian…

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Jul 28, 2022 Attractions / Entertainment / Events /

 
 

Ardent Leisure allowed to use $2.7 million in koala research funding for new Dreamworld rollercoaster

Almost $3 million of Queensland Government funds allocated to Dreamworld for a state-of-the-art facility to protect endangered koalas is reported to have been diverted to build the theme…

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Jul 27, 2022 Attractions / Environment / Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

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