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Coronavirus shutdown sees Cirque du Soleil file for bankruptcy

Global circus show Cirque du Soleil has sacked most of its employees and filed for bankruptcy following the disruption of the COVID-19 shutdown laying off around 3500 employees. Forced to…

Jun 30, 2020 Attractions / Entertainment / Finance / Venues /

NSW showgrounds receive additional funding for repair and renewal projects

An additional $10.77 million in funding from the NSW Government will allow for 129 shovel-ready projects to be undertaken to repair and renew 71 showgrounds across the State - from Bega to…

Jun 30, 2020 Attractions / Events / Recreation / Tourism /

Monarto Safari Park reopens after 14-week COVID closure

Monarto Safari Park is reopening its gates to the public today under government approved restrictions, which will see no more than 1000 visitors enter the 1500 hectare park. The safari…

Jun 29, 2020 Attractions / Education / Tourism /

BridgeClimb Sydney welcomes back guests after Coronavirus closure

BridgeClimb has hosted its first post COVID-19 climb, welcoming leading tourism industry stakeholders to ascend to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Highlighting the return of the NSW…

Jun 29, 2020 Attractions / Marketing / Safety / Tourism /

Puffing Billy Railway appoints two new board members

Puffing Billy Railway has announced the appointment of two new members to the Emerald Tourist Railway Board of Management, Dianne Smith, and Michael Mangos. Selected by the Victorian…

Jun 29, 2020 Attractions / Tourism /

Visits to Sydney’s green spaces increase during Coronavirus crisis

Visits to Sydney’s parklands and gardens have increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic as the local population made the most of the metropolitan area’s embrace parks…

Jun 28, 2020 Attractions / Environment / Parks /

Plans move forward for new dolphin sea sanctuary at Coffs Harbour

Animal rights activists and Coffs Harbour’s Dolphin Marine Conservation Park have reportedly set aside their differing views on the keeping of cetaceans in captivity to advance plans…

Jun 28, 2020 Attractions / Environment / Finance / Tourism /

Gold Coast theme parks impacted by failure to secure Federal Government loan deal

The Gold Coast's major theme parks have been impacted by the collapse of a deal which would have delivered financial relief from the Federal Government. With Sea World set to become…

Jun 26, 2020 Attractions / Finance / Government / Tourism / Waterparks /