http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/ The latest news and information from the Australian amusement industry from Roller-Coaster.com.au. http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=174 Warner Bros. Movie World The future looks bright for Gold Coast theme parks Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Water World as they commit to continued investment in new attractions off the back of their best year ever across the board. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:29:01 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=173 Warner Bros. Movie World 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. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:04:23 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=172 WhiteWater World 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. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:41:07 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=171 Dreamworld 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. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:19:06 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=170 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. Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:18:22 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=169 Warner Bros. Movie World 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. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:14:27 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=167 Warner Bros. Movie World 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. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:01:00 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=166 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. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:56:22 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=165 Warner Bros. Movie World 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. Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:00:59 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=164 Warner Bros. Movie World 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. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:37:49 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=163 Dreamworld Despite the new multimillion dollar roller coaster's namesake being busy with motocross commitments, the official launch of Mick Doohan's Motocoaster went ahead today, ahead of its Sunday opening. Roller-Coaster.com.au brings you extensive footage from the event. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:55:22 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=162 Wet'n'Wild Water World Gold Coast trio including Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Water World have all performed strongly over the past year with attendance and revenue up at all parks. New attractions are opening at all three in the near future, including Surfrider at Wet'n'Wild (pictured). Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:11:47 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=161 Dreamworld Ahead of its opening in September, we take you for a look around the construction site of the Mick Doohan Motocoaster construction, including a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the roller coaster. Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:08:14 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=160 Infinity In a brand new tourism initiative, four of the Gold Coast's attractions have introduced a ticketing option that will create savings, titled the Surfers FAB 4 Fun Pass. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:41:11 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=159 Warner Bros. Movie World Australian media company and owners of Gold Coast theme parks Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Water World, Village Roadshow, have announced an unsolicited takeover proposal for Sydney-based tourism operator. Fri, 07 Sep 2007 01:48:18 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=157 Dreamworld Track construction is now completed on Dreamworld's newest roller coaster, the Mick Doohan Motocoaster, with construction shifting to commissioning the coaster before its September opening. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:17:38 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=155 Dreamworld Construction is underway on Dreamworld's latest coaster, officially named today ahead of its September 2007 opening. Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:58:25 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=154 Wet'n'Wild Water World Gold Coast water park Wet'n'Wild Water World broke the mark for one million annual guests on Wednesday, catapulting the park to become the third most attended water park in the world. Fri, 25 May 2007 15:17:12 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=151 Dreamworld Dreamworld and WhiteWater World will revolutionise the Gold Coast theme park industry by offering the first multi-park annual pass, with a range of different annual passes catering to a variety of different markets. Wed, 23 May 2007 16:56:30 EST http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/article.php?aid=150 Dreamworld In the latest results from Macquarie Leisure Trust, owners of the Gold Coast park, Dreamworld has seen another downturn in attendance. Tue, 01 May 2007 18:46:17 EST