It wasn't just Australia celebrating the end of 2022 - over the past few hours, revellers across the world have helped ring in the New Year. For many - it was the first chance in years to celebrate and they didn't miss the chance. 7NEWS
New Year’s Eve parties lasted well into the night around Australia, as one of the first countries in the world to enter 2023 welcomed the new year with a bang.
The city’s reputation for hosting one of the best New Year’s Eve parties on earth lived up to the hype as more than eight tonnes of fireworks were launched from landmarks.Credit:Credit:People from all over Australia and overseas flocked to watch colourful explosions light up the Opera House and rooftops, while rainbow sparks cascaded down from the Harbour Bridge as the city prepares to host WorldPride 2023 in February.
“After the challenges of the last few years, last night’s unforgettable show not only rung in a New Year it signalled to the world that Sydney is well and truly back,” she said. Queensland grandmother Louise Arthy had travelled from Caboolture all the way to Victoria to spend New Year’s Eve with her family and said the atmosphere was “pumping”.
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