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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A quiet Whitlam street descended into chaos on Christmas Eve as tactical police arrested a 39-year-old man. Residents were told to stay inside during the tense two-hour operation. Read the full story.
St John's Care in Canberra hosted a vital Christmas lunch for 350 people, highlighting the growing need as homelessness increases. The charity, relying solely on donations, supports 70 families monthly.
A look back at February 2025 in Canberra: The Balloon Spectacular moves, a major health funding announcement, and the arrival of the Hells Angels. See the key events that shaped the capital.
Wollongong revellers face a choice this New Year's Eve: harbour or CBD fireworks? The Illawarra Hotel adds a 9pm CBD show, complementing council's harbour display. Locals share their picks.
Canberra Times food critics Chris Hansen, Jasper Lindell and Amy Martin share the dishes they can't forget from 2025, their favourite eateries, and hopes for 2026's dining scene.
Adelaide's Travis Head was the hero as Australia celebrated retaining the Ashes. The hometown star led the festivities after a crucial series win. Read more about the epic celebration.
Major Canberra light rail construction will close parts of Northbourne Avenue and the city centre for weeks this summer. Get all the key dates, detours, and transport changes you need to know.
Alan Evans, former CEO of NRMA and Medicines Australia, now spends his Christmas season as Santa at Canberra Centre, sharing wisdom and joy with families. Discover his heartwarming stories.
Melbourne restaurateur Chris Lucas has closed his acclaimed Canberra venue Carlotta after just over a year, citing a failed expansion plan. Read the full story behind the sudden closure.
A new bulk-billing Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has opened in Phillip, just 2km from Canberra Hospital, aiming to reduce non-urgent ED presentations and provide free, accessible care seven days a week.
Your complete guide to ringing in 2026 across Perth. Discover Crown's luxurious black-tie event, free family festivities at Elizabeth Quay, and the best parties city-wide. Plan your perfect celebration now!