Australia's NYE 2024: Security & Fireworks Guide
Australia ramps up security for New Year's Eve celebrations with major fireworks displays planned in every capital city. Get the full guide to times, locations, and safety measures.
Australia ramps up security for New Year's Eve celebrations with major fireworks displays planned in every capital city. Get the full guide to times, locations, and safety measures.
A rubbish fire at the Singleton waste management facility blanketed parts of the Hunter region in smoke on December 31. Follow live updates and safety alerts.
Plan your New Year's Eve in Wollongong with details on foreshore road closures, public transport options, and fireworks displays. Essential travel advice for 31 December 2025.
Police appeal for public help to locate an elderly woman missing from Swansea. Follow live updates on this breaking news and other local stories from the Newcastle Herald.
NSW Police will deploy all available officers for high-visibility patrols across Wollongong this New Year's Eve. Minister Yasmin Catley urges revellers to celebrate safely and respect emergency workers.
Ring in 2026 across the Illawarra! Our complete guide covers Wollongong Harbour fireworks, the Summer Carnival, and live music from Royale With Cheese to Touch Sensitive. Find your perfect party.
Canberra prepares for its biggest NYE fireworks over Lake Burley Griffin. Hotels with lake views are fully booked as a new $462k contract is signed. Free public transport and road closures announced.
NSW Police launch one of their largest annual operations to ensure safety at Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens New Year's Eve events. Plan your travel and stay safe.
Geelong police launch a major New Year's Eve operation with weapon searches and sniffer dogs to ensure safety. Details on patrols, prohibited items, and public transport changes.
Geelong is set for a chilly New Year's Eve as a cold front brings temperatures down to 11°C. Plan your celebrations with our full weather forecast and safety tips.
The Beyond the Valley music festival returns to Geelong for New Year's 2024-25. Get all the details on dates, location, and what to expect for the major summer event.
Ring in 2026 at Perth's largest-ever New Year's Eve celebration! Enjoy two fireworks displays at Elizabeth Quay, free carnival rides, food trucks, and complimentary public transport from midnight.
Sydney's spectacular New Year's Eve 2025 fireworks display drew record crowds and featured stunning new effects. Discover all the highlights and key moments from the harbour celebration.
Perth is set for the country's best New Year's Eve weather, hitting 35C before a perfect 22C for midnight fireworks. Meanwhile, Cyclone Hayley threatens WA's north.
A leading nutritionist reveals the shocking calorie counts in popular New Year's Eve cocktails and shares simple swaps for a healthier celebration. Discover how to toast smarter.
Townsville City Council cancels official New Year's Eve events at Strand Park, citing cost and logistics. However, the traditional fireworks display will proceed as planned. Find out the details.
The Townsville Fire are determined to avenge last season's heartbreaking Grand Final loss when they face the Southside Flyers on New Year's Eve. Can they start 2025 with a championship?
Your complete guide to celebrating New Year's Eve in Townsville. Find times for family and midnight fireworks, event locations, transport tips, and essential road closures for a safe and spectacular night.
Canberrans heading to NYE fireworks face a wet, stormy day with a high of 34C, but the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts clear skies for the midnight countdown. Plan your celebrations with our detailed weather guide.
Cairns venues are rolling out spectacular plans for New Year's Eve 2024. Discover party buses, rooftop celebrations, and fireworks to welcome 2025 in Tropical North Queensland.
Plan your Perth New Year's Eve with our guide. From the iconic Raffles Hotel fireworks to family fun at Elizabeth Quay, discover the best events and essential safety info for ringing in 2026.
Feeling the social pressure of New Year's Eve? You're not alone. Discover why experts say opting for a quiet night on the couch in 2026 is a perfectly valid—and increasingly popular—choice for Australians seeking genuine wellbeing.
Townsville is set to welcome 2026 in style with a massive free concert headlined by dance music icons Bag Raiders. Get ready for a spectacular fireworks show over the Strand!
Plan your New Year's Eve celebration with our complete guide to fireworks displays across Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. Find times, locations, and tips for a spectacular night.
WA Police have charged two more teenagers over the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Aubin Grove on Christmas Eve. The investigation continues as the community reels from the tragedy.
From a dramatic lake plunge to a multi-million dollar heist, we go inside the ACT's most significant court cases of 2025. Discover the stories behind the headlines.
Plan your Perth summer with a gourmet NYE at UMA, fresh finds at The Herdsman Market, the Perth Festival lineup, and artist Elle Campbell's Cottesloe residency.
WA Police will have a highly visible presence at Perth's massive NYE fireworks, expected to draw over 100,000 people. Discover event details and safety advice.
A Byford man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing on Christmas Eve. Police were called to a Byford home where a 41-year-old man was found dead.
The Bureau of Meteorology has released its seven-day forecast covering New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2026. Find out if your city's celebrations will be sunny or stormy.