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.
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.
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.
A Sydney mother and her new partner were found with fatal stab wounds. Her ex-partner has been charged with murder as the community mourns a 'selfless' woman. Support is available.
NSW Health issues urgent warning after a fourth person contracts Legionnaires' disease in Sydney's CBD. Authorities are investigating cooling towers as the potential source. Know the symptoms.
A man allegedly stole cash from the NSW Railway Band's charity box at Sydney's Town Hall station. The 50-year-old was arrested, sparking a public donation drive. #Sydney #Charity
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.
A punishing Sydney to Hobart has forced 33 yachts out, with crews reporting broken ribs, lost life rafts and major damage. Follow the dramatic race for line honours here.
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.
Shirley and Leo Wesolowski, married for 72 years, have celebrated their 100th birthdays together in Sydney. Discover their heartwarming love story and the secret to a lasting marriage.
Sydney's Coogee Beach was left trashed after thousands celebrated 'Orphans Christmas'. Council crews worked overnight to remove over 20 tonnes of waste. Read more about the clean-up and community outrage.
More than two weeks after the Bondi Beach terror attack, 11 victims remain in Sydney hospitals, with two in critical condition. Read the latest on their recovery and the community's response.
Transport for NSW has detailed road closures around Wollongong Harbour for New Year's Eve fireworks. Plan your trip with public transport advice and key times.
A young boy was discovered wandering alone on a suburban street in Mt Annan on Christmas morning. Police are urgently seeking his parents or carers. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
A 19-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of Zac McRae at a Western Sydney bus interchange. Another teen was injured in the incident. Read the latest details.
Constable Scott Dyson, critically injured in the Bondi Beach terror attack, has awoken from an induced coma. His family thanks the public for support during his long recovery journey. #Sydney #BondiAttack
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.
An elderly Wahroonga woman got the fright of her life when a venomous red-bellied black snake slithered into her bathroom and hid in a drawer. Sydney snake catcher shares the surprising details.
Babar Azam's first BBL fifty and a career-best 5-26 from Jack Edwards powered the Sydney Sixers to a 47-run win over the Sydney Thunder. Josh Philippe agonisingly missed a century on 96.
The Sydney community gathered to farewell 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach terror attack. The emotional service saw yellow tributes and a toy bee honour her memory. Read more.
The City of Canning invites residents to a free New Year's Day concert and fireworks display at Shelley Foreshore on January 1, 2026. Enjoy live music, family activities and a stunning finale over the Canning River. Plan your visit now.