Dreamworld is closing its iconic Tower of Terror II ride as part of a major overhaul for the Gold Coast theme park.
The ride’s closure makes way for a $50 million revamp which includes new attractions at the park. Dreamworld will implement world-leading safety standards, three years on from the Thunder River Rapids tragedy which claimed the lives of four people. Image: Getty
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Say goodbye to the Tower of Terror at DreamworldAustralia’s biggest theme park will shut down one of its most popular rides as part of a $50 million overhaul. Thanks goodness, about time Munga14 My daughter is a bit of a thrill seeker when it comes to theme parks, but even she drew the line at the Tower of Terror. Good decision to close it.
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'There is no time limit on drought in Australia' | Sky News AustraliaOne Nation Leader Pauline Hanson will attempt to widen access to a financial scheme offering drought-stricken farmers critical assistance payments.\n\nLegislation formalising the policy is before parliament but still includes a contentious four-year cap - meaning farmers are cut off from the funding after four-years regardless of their circumstance.\n\n“It should be unlimited time,” Ms Hanson said. \n\n“There is no time limit on drought in Australia.\n\n“If we don't have a time limit on people getting Newstart or other allowances, why are we putting a time limit on farmers?” \n\nSenator Hanson confirmed she intends to introduce an amendment to extend the Farm Household Allowance scheme under 'special circumstances'.\n MRobertsQLD Once again Pauline is showing the sort of leadership so lacking in politics today.
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Australia needs to 'work hard' to manage China relationship | Sky News AustraliaThe head of the foreign affairs department warns Australia will need to work “quite hard” to manage its relationship with China.\n\nPrime Minister Scott Morrison met with the Chinese Vice President during his trip to Indonesia at the weekend, but is yet to be invited to Beijing by President Xi. \n\nDFAT Secretary Frances Adamson told Senate estimates that navigating differences was the “new normal”. What insight No problem; we have got Dan the man andrews to solicit any amount of money from China to pay for any amount of infrastructure!! Australia is a slave of China none power can't resist it
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Rockpool accused of underpaying staff | Sky News AustraliaRockpool Dining Group has been accused of underpaying staff of up to $10 million and destroying pay records. \n\nThe Sydney Morning Herald reports law firm Maurice Blackburn is demanding the fair work ombudsman seek substantial financial penalties against Neil Perry's restaurant group.\n\nThe 14-page complaint has accused the group of destroying and doctoring timesheets to cover up underpayment.\n\nImage: News Corp Australia Australia has no idea of the dodgy acts going on in the hospitality industry. I work in it...and it's beyond anything that media shows. Destroying pay records? Wouldnt that involve the ATO ? Wouldnt FWO have to report it to ATO where possible criminal proceedings would be enacted? JEChalmers kimbakit Sounds normal.
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