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COVID-19: Why are the Gold Coast theme parks still operating? An industry that has faced setbacks and serious questions about their ability to offer safe entertainment now cling to loopholes in an effort to remain operating against all reasonable community expectations. Click here to continue reading

Gold Coaster, Hiss-teria & Steel Taipan: Dreamworld reveals potential roller coaster names in trademark applications With a new launched roller coaster due in late 2020 and an announced update of Hot Wheels SideWinder on its way, the first hints about themes come by way of recent trademark registrations for the names Gold Coaster, Hiss-teria and Steel Taipan. Click here to continue reading

Another one bites the dust: Log Ride joins Dreamworld's long list of recently closed rides The Log Ride joins Tower of Terror and Wipeout as the third major ride to close at Dreamworld in twelve months and one of many in recent years. Click here to continue reading

Ignite Your Senses at Sea World Carnivale The ultimate party, Carnivale returns to Sea World for selected nights in January these school holidays. Click here to continue reading

Take to the Skies with Sea World Helicopters in their all new world-class Terminal Sea World Helicopters has officially opened its new multi-million-dollar Helicopter terminal. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld turns 38 years old today Dreamworld has kicked off its birthday month with a bang delivering its biggest summer campaign yet and now, it’s time for the ultimate celebration as the park turns 38-years-old on Sunday 15 December. Click here to continue reading

Tasmanian Devils join the Paradise Country family Australia’s most famous carnivorous marsupials, Tasmanian Devils have arrived at Paradise Country just in time for the school holidays. Click here to continue reading

Monkey Madness comes to Paradise Country Monkey madness has come to Paradise Country just in time for the school holidays with a troop of adorable marmosets arriving to the park. Click here to continue reading

Gotta Get to Gumbuya World for Spectacular Summer Fun Gumbuya World is getting ready to open all summer long to record-breaking crowds as Victoria’s only water, wildlife, and theme park unveils its multi-million dollar water park expansion and celebrates its second year. Click here to continue reading

Big Breaking News for Australia’s Biggest Theme Park It was a big moment for Dreamworld when the gates opened this morning launching its biggest summer campaign yet, which showcased an unforgettable summer line up and signalled a new marketing direction which captures the true essence of the Gold Coast’s most iconic theme park. Click here to continue reading

WB Studio Showcase Brings Movie Magic to Life at Warner Bros. Movie World Warner Bros. Movie World, in conjunction with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, is bringing movie magic to life with the all new WB Studio Showcase opening today. Click here to continue reading

Last call: Dreamworld's Tower of Terror to close November 3 Another iconic attraction at Dreamworld is going for good, but some lessons have been learned from the bungled Wipeout closure earlier this year. Click here to continue reading

The New Atlantis: New concept art for Vortex released, Trident delayed Sea World have delayed the opening of the Trident ride while releasing new renderings and concept art for December's Vortex thrill ride as construction progresses. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld launches more monster-sized family fun Dreamworld continues to inflate the fun with more family attractions set to launch these school holidays including Australia’s biggest inflatable obstacle course, The Monster, followed by the inaugural Happy Halloween in October. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld's new launched roller coaster puts them back in the game Dreamworld's announcement of a Blue Fire launched coaster from Germany's Mack Rides will be their biggest investment in a thrill ride ever. We break it down to see what it means for Dreamworld and theme park fans alike. Click here to continue reading

Sky Voyager is now open at Dreamworld... so what's it like? Following eight months of delays, Sky Voyager opened today with little fanfare as guests got their first taste of Dreamworld's largest ride investment in two decades. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld opens Sky Voyager as owners commit to $50 million in new rides including a major launched roller coaster WhiteWater World are set to launch new water slides as the park returns to separate ticketed entry, while Dreamworld will launch a 'game changer' Blue Fire roller coaster from Mack Rides. Click here to continue reading

Formerly Wild... now it's raging! Sydney's largest waterpark is now Raging Waters Sydney New Name, New Ride, and VIP Amenities Announced for 2019 – 2020 Season. Click here to continue reading

Raging Waters Sydney: Wet'n'Wild Sydney gets a new name, new slide Following its sale by Village Roadshow last year, the Sydney water park has been renamed ahead of its first full season owned and operated by Parques Reunidos. Click here to continue reading

Paradise Country’s Animal Nursery Is Going Wild These School Holidays Paradise Country will welcome two adorable tiger cubs to the park these school holidays to the newly designed Global Conservation Centre for a limited time only. Click here to continue reading

Leviathan: what you need to know about Sea World's new wooden roller coaster With Australia's first new wooden roller coaster in 35 years set to debut at Sea World in 2020, this is everything we know so far about this monumental new attraction. Click here to continue reading

Sea World's New Atlantis will redefine Australian theme parks With three new major attractions on their way over the next 18 months to form The New Atlantis, Village Roadshow are seizing a unique moment in time to not just rejuvenate Sea World, but to set a new bar for Australian theme park attractions. Click here to continue reading

Village Roadshow Theme Parks Announces Multi-Million Dollar Investment into Gold Coast Theme Parks Village Roadshow Theme Parks is set for an exciting 18-months with $50 million dollars scheduled to be spent, including thrilling new attractions for the Gold Coast parks, enhancing guest experiences, and maintaining Village Roadshow Theme Parks’ high standards of animal welfare, technology and plant integrity. Click here to continue reading

Sea World Cruises debuts the Gold Coast’s newest Whale Watching vessel for the 2019 Season Sea World Cruises has unveiled Australia’s most advanced whale watching vessel, the Spirit of Migaloo II, in time for the upcoming humpback whale migration. Click here to continue reading

New thrill rides: six ways Dreamworld can win back fans Dreamworld have said there will be two major ride announcements this year. Ben Roache from OurWorlds gives his ideas for how the theme park can win back fans with world-class thrill rides. The six ideas Ben suggests combine both short term and long term solutions all centre around Dreamworld becoming competitive once again. Click here to continue reading