The 9pm fireworks over Sydney Harbour have been delayed at the last minute, with the City of Sydney announcing a delay of 15 minutes due to high winds
People were turned away from Mrs Macquarie's Chair after it reached capacity at 5pm, and the east Circular Quay area was full and closed off at 6pm. The Dawes Point vantage point filled up just after 8.30pm.
Despite objections from the general public and some politicians, the fireworks over the harbour went ahead as planned, after getting the blessing of the Rural Fire Service to be exempt from a total fire ban. "The New Year's Eve celebration in Sydney has nothing to do with the fire activity down the South Coast" he said.
The events that were exempt were "organised, focused on community events by reputable authorities and entities," Mr Fitzsimmons said.
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