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Village drops conditions in Sydney Attractions bid

As a final change to their takeover bid, Village Roadshow have dropped the conditions of their offer on Sydney Attractions Group shares, now agreeing to buy shares at $6.50 regardless of whether they reach their goal.

WhiteWater World prepares for expansion

Dreamworld has submitted a development application to the Gold Coast City Council outlining plans for a major expansion of WhiteWater World for 2008 featuring five new attractions.

Dreamworld profits up while attendance slips

Macquarie Leisure Trust Group's latest results show that Dreamworld is continuing to achieve strong financial results while attendance has taken a slight fall. WhiteWater World continues to perform ahead of expectations as it nears the one year mark.

Whale watching to commence at Sea World

Village Roadshow, owners of Sea World, today announced a joint venture with New Zealand company Whale Watch Kaikoura that will see whale watching tours departing from the Gold Coast theme park commencing in mid-2008.

Village bumps up Sydney Attractions offer

In a final bid to takeover Sydney Attractions Group, Village Roadshow have made one final offer to shareholders of $6.50 per share conditional of acquisition of at least 35% of the shares in the group.

Warner Village launch two and three park annual passes

Following the lead of Dreamworld and WhiteWater World, buyers can now get multi-park annual passes to Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild water World.

The Edge at Eureka Tower

A review of one of the newest thrilling experiences in Australia. Roller-Coaster.com.au takes a look at Eureka Skydeck 88 in Melbourne, and in particular, the Edge experience, a unique attraction that suspends visitors 285m above ground level, with only 45mm of glass separating them from the unthinkable.

Village and Sydney Attractions play dirty

Six weeks after Village Roadshow's takeover bid for Sydney Attractions Group, the tactics are from each party are getting dirty as they both vie for the future control of the Sydney-based tourism operator.

Expansion plans for Warner Village Theme Parks

After spending $13.4 million across their parks this year, Sea World and Warner Bros. Movie World are to become home to a new animal exhibit and stunt show respectively by 2009.

Sea World Brings the Magic of Sesame Street to the Gold Coast!