Australia holds first restriction-free party since Covid struck, with more than 1m revellers flocking to harbour
The 9pm fireworks over the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia.The 9pm fireworks over the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia.First published on Sat 31 Dec 2022 12.41 GMT
“This New Year’s Eve we are saying Sydney is back as we kick off festivities around the world and bring in the new year with a bang,” said Clover Moore, the lord mayor of Sydney. For the first time in 12 years, fireworks were launched from four building rooftops to frame the spectacular show, the organisers said.
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