New Year’s Eve 2023 LIVE updates: Australia awaits Sydney fireworks display to ring in 2024
This evening marks the New Year’s Eve celebrations across Australia, with a focus on Sydney’s anticipated fireworks display. We’re concluding our coverage of the country’s festivities, and it has been a privilege to share this evening with you. Best wishes for the upcoming year, 2024. If you’ve missed the latest happenings, here’s a recap.
It’s a long way home
In Melbourne’s CBD, revelers who witnessed the fireworks are now facing extended wait times to get home. Commuters at Southern Cross Station are packed onto platforms, and accessing the station is challenging. City Loop stations closed at 11:45 pm as a crowd control measure, causing delays in the journey home.
| Location | Situation |
|---|---|
| Melbourne CBD | Extended wait times for commuters |
| Southern Cross Station | Platforms crowded; City Loop stations closed |
Magnificent Displays Across the Country
As the clock struck midnight, magnificent fireworks displays lit up the skies across the country. Photographer Dion Georgopoulos captured the beauty of Sydney’s fireworks at Mrs Macquarie’s Point. Stay tuned for photos from Melbourne.
Happy New Year from Melbourne
In Melbourne, tens of thousands gathered along the Yarra and Docklands to welcome 2024. The celebration included a collective countdown, cheers, and an eight-minute fireworks spectacle. Some took advantage of the moment for celebrations and dancing.
It’s 2024
The new year has arrived, and so far, it’s looking good. Wishing you a happy new year! For those interested, Sydney is set to welcome 2024 with a spectacular fireworks display.
Sydney Streets Packed
As the new year approached, Sydney’s streets were packed with crowds at Young and Bridge streets, just one block from Circular Quay. Mounted police navigated through the crowds, and photos by Max Mason-Hubers captured the lively atmosphere.
| Location | Situation |
|---|---|
| Young and Bridge streets, Sydney | Crowded streets; Mounted police presence |
Your New Year’s Resolutions
During the evening, viewers shared their new year’s resolutions. Some highlights include avoiding extensive terms and conditions, learning new skills like moonwalking, swearing less, and committing to daily acts of kindness.
