Australia Welcomes the New Year as Crowds Gather Under Fireworks and Heightened Security
As the final hours of the year ticked away, revellers across Australia were already out in force, gathering at waterfronts, parks, and city centres to farewell 2025 and welcome in a brand-new year. From Sydney Harbour to the Swan River, a familiar mix of excitement, patience, and celebration could be felt nationwide, even as the night unfolded under unusually tight security.
In Sydney, crowds began assembling long before sunrise, determined to claim the best possible views of the world-famous fireworks. Some people were seen lining up for more than 24 hours, braving long waits and packed queues just to secure a prized vantage point. When gates opened at popular locations like Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, scenes were described as frantic, with people running in and emotions running high. Despite the chaos, the mood was largely upbeat, with many visitors saying the experience felt unlike anything they had ever seen before.
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This year’s celebrations in Sydney were marked by a strong police presence, with thousands of officers on patrol across the city. The measures were put in place following the Bondi Beach terror attack just weeks earlier, an incident that had left the city shaken. Authorities stressed there was no active threat, but visible security was maintained to reassure the public. For many revellers, the heavy policing actually brought a sense of calm, allowing people to relax and focus on the night ahead.
Elsewhere, Australia’s capital cities put on their own spectacular shows. In Hobart, food lovers queued along the waterfront for the Taste of Summer festival, enjoying local flavours and live music ahead of two fireworks displays lighting up the skyline. Adelaide prepared for a colourful night along the River Torrens, with glittering pyrotechnics promised and police maintaining a visible presence in key areas.
Brisbane’s riverbanks slowly filled as families and groups settled in for a long day under the sun, waiting for fireworks launched from multiple barges. Canberra prepared for its biggest New Year’s Eve display ever, with Lake Burley Griffin set to host tens of thousands of spectators. Melbourne, meanwhile, braced for chilly conditions as half a million people were expected to flood the CBD, navigating barricaded streets and controlled crowd flows along the Yarra.
In Perth, boats gathered on the river and families spread out near Elizabeth Quay, while Darwin’s waterfront buzzed despite light rain, with music and fireworks still firmly on track.
As midnight approached, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s New Year message echoed across the country, calling for togetherness, resilience, and compassion. And as fireworks burst overhead in city after city, it was clear that, despite challenges and lingering fears, Australians were determined to step into the new year united, hopeful, and ready to celebrate.
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