While fireworks went ahead in most capital cities, many noted the mood around the country was far more sombre than in previous years
An estimated one million people lined Sydney's foreshore to watch the $6.5 million fireworks extravaganza.During the event, almost $1 million was raised for communities struggling with fires and drought.
Hundreds of thousands of revellers gathered in Melbourne to watch 14 tonnes of fireworks shoot from 22 city rooftops.
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