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Cockburn ARC named PLA 2018 Community Facility of the Year

Cockburn ARC has been recognised again on the national stage, winning the Community Facility of the Year Award at the 2018 Parks and Leisure Australia Awards. The award was announced at a…

Oct 18, 2018 Aquatics / Marketing / Recreation / Waterparks /

Perth’s Outback Splash at The Maze to open new waterslide tower for summer

Outback Splash at The Maze, the family fun park located on the edge of Western Australia’s Swan Valley, has announced its latest development, with a 17.5 metre high waterslide tower…

Oct 17, 2018 Aquatics / Attractions / Tourism / Waterparks /

Dreamworld inquest delay as Ardent Leisure accused of being slow to hand over documents

Witnesses in the Dreamworld inquest may have to be recalled, with Ardent Leisure, the theme park's owners criticised for taking too long to provide crucial documents. The inquiry into…

Oct 12, 2018 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

Parques Reunidos completes Wet’n'Wild Sydney acquisition

The sale of the Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark to Spanish attractions operator Parques Reunidos has been completed. Village Roadshow Limited (VRL) has announced that the sale of the…

Oct 11, 2018 Aquatics / Attractions / Technology / Ticketing / Waterparks /

IAAPA confirms Hal McEvoy as President and Chief Executive

The Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has confirmed that its current interim President and Chief Executive, Hal McEvoy, is to assume the role on a permanent basis.…

Oct 10, 2018 Attractions / Finance / Tourism / Waterparks /

New Attractions Academy offers training for industry professionals

Former Village Roadshow Theme Parks industry trainer Sean McKeogh has launched a new business offering education and training for attractions industry professionals around the world.…

Oct 9, 2018 Attractions / Education / Entertainment / Tourism / Waterparks /

Parkequip aquatic playground installation revitalises Liverpool park

Leading park and play equipment supplier Parkequip have shared details of a recent project at Bigge Park in the Western Sydney suburb of Liverpool that has transformed a rundown bowling…

Oct 9, 2018 Parks / Play / Recreation / Waterparks /

Waterplay releases new equipment to stimulate curiosity and mindful play

Leading aquatic play solutions company Waterplay® Solutions has launched the Waterways collection, a unique group of products designed to inspire curious young minds through…

Oct 3, 2018 Parks / Play / Recreation / Tourism / Waterparks /