Dreamworld's difficult path to reopening

DREAMWORLD'S PATH AFTER THE THUNDER RIVER TRAGEDY

* October 25 - The Thunder River Rapids Ride malfunctions, causing the deaths of Cindy Low, 42, Kate Goodchild, 32, her brother Luke Dorsett, 35, and his partner Roozi Araghi, 38.

* October 26 - Dreamworld announce plans to reopen on October 28, just three days after the tragedy, even though police say they will conduct an exhaustive investigation and "leave no stone unturned".

* October 27 - Ardent Leisure, Dreamworld's parent company, hold their AGM in Sydney. CEO Deborah Thomas comes under fire for not speaking directly to the victims' families.

* October 28 - Dreamworld, after strong advice from the police, are forced to cancel their reopening.

* October 29 - The Queensland government announces an audit on theme parks across the state.

* October 30 - Dreamworld appoints retired police inspector Mike McKay to aid with the community recovery.

* October 31 - About 200 staff members return to work at Dreamworld.

* November 3 - New Zealand-expat Cindy Low's funeral is held on the NSW Central Coast.

* November 5 - Roozi Argahi's funeral is held in Sydney.

* November 7- Kate Goodchild and Luke Dorsett are farewelled at a funeral in Canberra.

* November 9 - Dreamworld announce it will demolish the Thunder River Rapids Ride.

* November 25 - Workplace Health and Safety auditors issue seven improvement notices and three prohibition notices following inspection of Dreamworld and WhiteWater World.

* November 30 - Dreamworld announces it will reopen on Saturday, December 10.