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New Perth attractions and experiences would drive visitation and jobs

A new campaign calling for an overhaul Western Australia’s approvals process to enable the development of a series of tourism attractions has been launched by the Tourism Council of…

Mar 28, 2019 Attractions / Government / Tourism /

Brand Council looks to highlight Australia’s cultural credentials

An advisory council headed by mining magnet Andrew Forrest is looking to help develop a national rebrand that reverses negative perceptions overseas of Australia’s culture and…

Mar 28, 2019 Attractions / Government / Marketing / Tourism /

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium officially opens its Animal Rescue Centre

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has officially opened its Animal Rescue Centre with the arrival of its first patient, a rescued Green Sea Turtle named Matilda. Following the closure of Manly SEA…

Mar 28, 2019 Attractions / Environment /

Multi-sensory tourism venture makes attractions available for the vision impaired

Cocky Guides, a new multi-sensory tourism venture offers eight tactile and sensory tours from Sydney, allowing vision impaired travelers unique experiences and access to some of Sydney and…

Mar 28, 2019 Access / Attractions / Recreation / Tourism /

Dreamworld expands to include native animal state-of-the-art research facility

Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is planning to expand its Corroboree Precinct to include The Dreamworld Future Lab, a state-of-the-art research facility with $2.7 million in funding from…

Mar 28, 2019 Attractions / Environment /

Futura Form launches golf-themed playgrounds

Futura Form Composites, a company working under the Polin Group in the themed entertainment industry, has launched a range of golf-themed playgrounds for children adding to its wide product…

Mar 27, 2019 Attractions / Design / Entertainment / Play / Recreation /

Sovereign Hill launches new sound and light show

Major Victorian tourist attraction, Sovereign Hill, has today officially launches Aura, its new sound and light show. The new show, which features hundreds of stunning projections, lets…

Mar 27, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Tourism /

Federal Government commits $10 million to new Rockhampton art gallery

Plans for the development of a new site for the Rockhampton Art Gallery have been boosted with the announcement of $10 million Federal Government for the project. Designed by Conrad…

Mar 27, 2019 Arts / Attractions / Tourism / Venues /