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Renaming Dreamworld would be a token and ultimately ineffective fix for the theme park's woes

Richard Wilson 1 Aug 2018

Calls to rename Dreamworld so that they can start afresh are pointless without a real strategy to rebuild a damaged theme park.

Dreamworld posts losses and writes off $75 million in value, Ardent Leisure safety chairman resigns

Richard Wilson 31 Jul 2018

Preliminary results for the 2018 yesterday are out and Dreamworld flounders for the second year in a row, with owners Ardent Leisure wiping $75 million from the theme park's value.

Ardent's appointments to oversee Dreamworld turnaround lack real theme park experience

Richard Wilson 17 Jul 2018

As Ardent Leisure moves to wipe the slate clean with new leadership and promises to bring Dreamworld up to global safety standards, new appointments raise questions about whether they understand what the troubled theme park needs.

DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains take over Warner Bros. Movie World

Press Release 6 Jul 2018

The Super Heroes and Super-Villains of the DC Universe have taken over Warner Bros. Movie World these school holidays with the park transforming into the ultimate battleground.

Village Roadshow sells Wet'n'Wild Sydney to Parques Reunidos

Richard Wilson 2 Jul 2018

Village Roadshow has inked a deal with Spanish theme park operator Parques Reunidos to sell the struggling Sydney water park.

Australia’s First Topgolf Venue will open tomorrow on the Gold Coast

Press Release 14 Jun 2018

Global sports entertainment leader, Topgolf will open its first Australian venue on the Gold Coast tomorrow and it is set to revolutionise entertainment in the city.

Darwin water park planned

Richard Wilson 29 May 2018

The Northern Territory Government has called for expressions of interest for a planned water park at the Stokes Hill Wharf area in Darwin's CBD.

Date Announced for Official Opening of Australia's First Topgolf Venue

Press Release 23 May 2018

Global sports entertainment leader, Topgolf has announced its first Australian venue will open on the Gold Coast on Friday 15 June 2018.

Movie World's Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster to close from July to September

Richard Wilson 17 May 2018

Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster will close for twelve weeks as the popular ride's long-awaited re-theme looks set to be completed in time for the September school holidays.

Trolls Village Coming Soon to Dreamworld

Press Release 15 May 2018

Get ready to step into an extravagant world of adventure with hair-raising, glitter-filled fun for the whole family when the Trolls Village precinct opens this winter at Dreamworld.