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Principal Consultant Simon Weatherill has spent the last 20 years developing the world renowned Melbourne Sports Hub, as former Chief Executive Officer of the State Sports Centres Trust…
read more24th June 2020 - Shutdown impacts Dreamworld’s plans for construction of new rollercoaster
18th June 2020 - Ardent Leisure shareholders launch class action over Dreamworld deaths
17th June 2020 - Village Roadshow announces reopening schedule for Gold Coast theme parks
5th June 2020 - Ardent and Village Roadshow look for early reopening of Gold Coast theme parks
22nd May 2020 - Financial impact of Coronavirus puts new rides at Gold Coast theme parks on hold
19th May 2020 - Queensland Government provides emergency funding for theme parks and wildlife attractions
15th May 2020 - Fair Work Commission rules against Village Roadshow Theme Parks worker who opposed being forced to take leave
15th May 2020 - Industry considers economics of post-Coronavirus reopening with limited numbers
6th April 2020 - Village Roadshow Theme Parks backs staff during lockdown
16th March 2020 - Gold Coast theme parks to remain open as Coronavirus fears lead to international closures
24th February 2020 - AALARA highlights Australian theme parks’ ongoing safety commitments
23rd December 2019 - Attendances at Disney’s theme parks beats the world’s top sporting leagues
11th September 2019 - Village Roadshow Theme Parks reveal schedule for opening of new Sea World attractions
3rd July 2019 - Access and perimeter security solution secures Village Roadshow Theme Parks
25th May 2019 - Village Roadshow reveals $50 million investment into Gold Coast theme parks
22nd May 2019 - Clark Kirby explains his drive to ‘challenge everything’ within Village Roadshow Theme Parks
17th May 2019 - New safety rules for Queensland theme parks and attractions now in force
4th March 2019 - Queensland Goverment reveals tougher safety regulations for amusement rides and theme parks
17th October 2018 - New brands and resort theme parks drive Merlin Entertainments growth
26th September 2018 - Ardent Leisure facing naming challenges with new Dreamworld simulator ride
5th September 2018 - Dreamworld partners with Canberra’s National Zoo to aid Wild Tiger Conservation
3rd June 2017 - Global Theme Index shows mixed attendance trends for theme parks
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