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A story of courage, tradition and daring Australian spirit comes to life at Australian Outback Spectacular

Press Release 15 Nov 2016

The Australian Outback Spectacular will embark on a memorable journey to commemorate the Centenary of the ANZACs, with the Salute to the Light Horse – High Country Special show launching on the 15 November.

Gold Coast Bulletin demonstrates little knowledge of hypercoasters

Richard Wilson 3 Nov 2016

The famed bastion of truth and journalistic standards that is the Gold Coast Bulletin extolls the virtues of a hypercoaster in a piece that more or less confirms the style of ride that Warner Bros. Movie World is building for 2017.

The plausible scenario in which Dreamworld closes permanently

Richard Wilson 1 Nov 2016

Though sensationalised reports in the media suggested that Dreamworld may never reopen, the park will likely resume business in the near future. The unprecedented accident on its Thunder River Rapids ride however, could set into motion the theme park's sale or eventual closure.

Embattled Dreamworld owner votes to change company name

Richard Wilson 28 Oct 2016

Shareholders of Ardent Leisure, the owners and operators of Dreamworld yesterday voted in favour of a measure that will see Ardent become Main Event Entertainment. The rebranding decision comes just two days after an incident at their Gold Coast theme park that left four dead.

Dreamworld previously modified Thunder River Rapids' conveyor belt

Richard Wilson 27 Oct 2016

At some point in the past two decades, it is believed that modifications were made to the Thunder River Rapids conveyor belt lift hill by removing the majority of the wooden slats that support rafts on the journey up to the unload platform.

Dreamworld closed until further notice following fatal incident

Richard Wilson 25 Oct 2016

Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld will be closed until further notice due to today's incident on the iconic Thunder River Rapids ride where four riders were tragically killed.

Incident at Dreamworld, four killed on Thunder River Rapids

Parkz 25 Oct 2016

Four riders were tragically killed on the Thunder River Rapids ride today at Dreamworld.

The Parkz Update: Foundations continue to appear for Movie World's 2017 roller coaster

Richard Wilson 12 Oct 2016

It's a while yet before we can make any real sense of the mess of footings that will eventually connect with the roller coaster's hundreds of support columns, but construction progresses on Warner Bros. Movie World's 2017 roller coaster.

Get ready for V-ARRRRR! fun at Funfields

Press Release 7 Oct 2016

Get ready to soar through the sky riding your very own dragon in a fantasy world inhabited by trolls, knights and pirate ships this season at Funfields theme park in Whittlesea, Victoria.

The Parkz Update: Roller coaster construction continues at Movie World

Richard Wilson 4 Oct 2016

Work continues at Warner Bros. Movie World, with the placement of footings starting to give a rough indication of the anticipated roller coaster's layout.

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