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Coroner seeks proof that all Dreamworld rides had safety certification

The Coroner presiding over the Dreamworld inquest has demanded to see certificates proving all of the theme park’s rides were properly registered, specifically focusing on the five…

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

Jack’s Point wins international tourism award for Nature Protection

Jack's Point Golf Course near Queenstown has received the prestigious International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) Sustainability Award for Nature Protection presented at an…

Oct 19, 2018 Environment / Golf / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

New Sovereign Hill play space to open in celebration of National Children’s Week

Sovereign Hill is to celebrate National Children’s Week by opening its new $1.7 million play space. The Play Space is an all-new adventure land for children up to eight years old.…

Oct 19, 2018 Attractions / Entertainment / Play / Tourism /

Dreamworld manager denies obstructing Queensland Police investigation during emotional Coronial inquiry testimony

A former Dreamworld executive has denied obstructing the Queensland Police investigation into the deaths of four people on the Thunder River Rapids ride in October 2016, breaking down while…

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

Vital beach safety advice offered by Surf Life Saving New Zealand ahead of peak season

New Zealand’s 5,200 strong volunteer surf lifeguard force is ready to tackle another summer by raising red and yellow flags at key spots around the country this weekend, marking the…

Oct 19, 2018 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

Cairns Communications consultant Liz Inglis wins Australasian Leisure Management media executive award

Communications consultant Liz Inglis’ excellence in the promotion of Tropical North Queensland has been recognised by Australasian Leisure Management with her being named as the…

Oct 18, 2018 Attractions / Consultants / Environment / Marketing / Tourism /

Singapore Government plans Sentosa Island redevelopment to become ‘Southern Gateway of Asia’

The islands of Sentosa and Pulau Brani, as well as the waterfront areas of Singapore’s suburb of Tanjong Pagar, are to undergo a major redevelopment and be rebranded as the…

Oct 18, 2018 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

New Zealand Government closes further tracks to prevent spread of kauri dieback

New Zealand Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage has announced that the Department of Conservation (DOC) will close 21 tracks across kauri land to help prevent the spread of kauri dieback.…

Oct 18, 2018 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /