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The Manager Company Notices Section ASX Limited 20 Bridge Street SYDNEY, NSW 2000

22 February 2012

Dear Sir/Madam

DREAMWORLD CONFIRMED AS THE HOME OF BIG BROTHER 2012

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX: AAD) today confirms that will be the home of the hit television series, Big Brother Australia to be produced by Southern Star Entertainment for broadcast on the Nine Network in 2012.

The Big Brother house and studios are expected to be an iconic attraction at Dreamworld and for the Gold Coast.

Southern Star Executive Producer, Big Brother 2012, Alex Mavroidakis said, “Southern Star Entertainment is thrilled to bring Big Brother back to its natural home, Dreamworld on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Our hub at Dreamworld always allows us to create a show that is truly dynamic and after a four year break, we’re excited to build a brand‐new House that will exceed Housemate and audience expectations.”

The location of the Big Brother house and studios at Dreamworld continues a program of unique product innovation in the Theme Park division including the launch of the Shockwave and Buzzsaw thrill rides in 2011, the launch of the SkyPoint Climb adventure walk in January 2012 and the new DreamWorks precinct due to open in Easter 2012. The hosting of Big Brother Australia at Dreamworld is expected to further strengthen revenue and earnings trends for the Group’s Theme Park division.

Yours faithfully

Alan Shedden Company Secretary

For further information please contact:

Greg Shaw Chief Executive Officer Phone: +61 (0)2 9409 3671 Mobile: +61 (0)419 727 152

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