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World’s oldest Sumatran orangutan dies at Perth Zoo

The world's oldest Sumatran orangutan, a prolific mother who is estimated to have given birth to 10% of the global population of the species in captivity, has died at the age of 62.…

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Jun 20, 2018 Attractions / Culture / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Australian Reptile Park to celebrate 60th birthday during winter school holidays

Set to mark 60 years of operations, The Australian Reptile Park is throwing a two-week long birthday extravaganza during the school holidays. July 2018 marks the six decades the park has…

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Jun 19, 2018 Attractions / Environment / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Dreamworld inquest hears that ride staff were told not to ‘worry about’ emergency stop button

The Coronial inquest into the deaths of four people on the Thunder River Rapids ride at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has heard that the fatalities could have been prevented if staff…

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Jun 19, 2018 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Tourism makes massive impact to Albury-Wodonga economy

​Tourism injected $814 million into the Albury-Wodonga economy during 2017 according to a newly released survey. The 2017 Albury Wodonga Visitor Economy Trends (AWVET) revealed the…

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Jun 18, 2018 Attractions / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Cartoon Network announces plans for Bali waterpark and indoor entertainment centre

Turner Asia Pacific and Indonesian real-estate and hospitality investment company, The MAJ Group have announced plans for a Cartoon Network branded waterpark and indoor entertainment…

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Jun 18, 2018 Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Coronial inquest begins into 2016 Dreamworld fatalities

A Coronial inquest is set to commence on the Gold Coast this morning into the four fatalities that occurred on Dreamworld's Thunder River Rapids in October 2016. In advance of the…

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Jun 18, 2018 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Scenic World Blue Mountains wins Sydney Harbour Bridge climb attraction contract

NSW's Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has announced that the operators of Scenic World Blue Mountains have won the 20 year NSW Roads and Maritime Services contract to…

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Jun 15, 2018 Attractions / Government / Marketing / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Wanda opens indoor theme park in Chinese city of Nanjing

China’s Dalian Wanda group has opened a massive indoor theme park in the city of Nanjing as an entertainment hub at the heart of a new mixed-use development. The attraction is…

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Jun 15, 2018 Attractions / Entertainment / Retail / Tourism /

 
 

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