News: Safety

Documents reveal the timeline of the White Island tragedy

With more than two months having passed since the volcanic eruption on New Zealand’s White Island/ Whakaari, which has so far claimed the lives of 21 people, new information has…

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Feb 26, 2020 Environment / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Indian amusement parks generate more than 30 million annual visits

With attendances at Indian amusement and theme parks having grown to attract more than 30 million annual visits, the sector will be marking its achievements over the next three days at the…

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Feb 25, 2020 Attractions / Marketing / Safety / Waterparks /

 
 

Ardent Leisure faces possible prosecution over 2016 ride deaths

Dreamworld's parent company Ardent Leisure could face up to $3 million in fines over the deaths of four guests at the Gold Coast theme park in October 2016. Handing down the Coronial…

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Feb 25, 2020 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

New research highlights impact of Coronavirus and bushfires on Australian business

According to a recent Roy Morgan Snap SMS Survey of 1,170 Australian businesses, figures show that as of mid-February around 15% of Australian businesses have been impacted…

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Feb 25, 2020 Environment / Hospitality / Safety / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Ardent Leisure shares fall after critical Coroner’s report into Dreamworld tragedy

Shares in Dreamworld owner Ardent Leisure fell sharply yesterday following the Queensland Coroner handing down a damning verdict on the deaths of four guests killed on the theme…

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Feb 25, 2020 Attractions / Finance / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Queensland Government announces acceptance of Coroner’s findings into 2016 Dreamworld ride deaths

The Queensland Government has released a statement announcing that it "accepts" the findings of Coroner James McDougall in his report into the deaths of four guests killed while…

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Feb 25, 2020 Attractions / Government / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Coroner’s report on Dreamworld fatalities exposes Ardent Leisure to prosecution for multiple safety breaches

The Coroner’s report into the fatalities of four guests riding Dreamworld's Thunder River Rapids Ride in October 2016, has advised that the design and construction of the ride…

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Feb 24, 2020 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

AALARA highlights Australian theme parks’ ongoing safety commitments

In the wake of today’s release of the Coroner’s report into the fatalities of four guests riding Dreamworld's Thunder River Rapids Ride tragedy in October 2016, the…

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Feb 24, 2020 Attractions / Government / Safety / Ticketing / Waterparks /

 
 

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