Sydney, New Year's Eve

Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks to go ahead after rail strike deal
The world-famous New Year's Eve fireworks show over Sydney will take place as planned after unions and the regional government reached an agreement in a wage dispute that had threatened public transport services.
Sydney gearing up for biggest-ever New Year's Eve fireworks show
More than nine tonnes of fireworks will be set off from 264 firing points, including the western side of the bridge for the first time ever.
Sydney's Iconic New Year's Eve Fireworks Could Be Cancelled. Here's Why
Sydney's iconic New Year's Eve fireworks display could be cancelled this year owing to the ongoing industrial action by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) seeking pay rises and improvements to working conditions.
Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks under threat due to train strike
New Year's Eve fireworks on Sydney's harbour could be canned due to safety concerns, Australian police said on Friday. New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb said she had "grave concerns" about safety given industrial action by transport unions in the city.
Could industrial action on Sydney's trains derail NYE fireworks? Here's what we know
NSW's police commissioner says she hasn't "ruled out" recommending the government cancel the annual fireworks, amid planned industrial action by the state's rail union.
Rail unions hold NSW government 'hostage' as fate of Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks hangs in the balance
The fate of Sydney’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks has continued to hang in the balance as NSW Premier Chris Minns and the rail unions stand at loggerheads.
Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks to go ahead with limited industrial action after government and unions reach resolution
The tribunal heard that any industrial action in place on New Year's Eve will not disrupt train services or impede passengers' ability to travel to and from the city.
Sydney New Year's fireworks to go ahead as govt reaches agreement with rail workers
Rail, Tram and Bus Union state secretary Toby Warnes told local media it had never been the union's plan to cause major disruptions on New Year's Eve
Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks to go ahead after rail union, government deal
While the 11th-hour deal will spare Sydney's famed fireworks from the chopping block, local commuters still face the prospect of more industrial action in the new year, with th
Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks saved after 11th-hour industrial ceasefire
Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations have been given the green light as the powerful rail union dropped work bans set to impact services and the NSW government withdrew its legal bid against it after the union’s “backdown” and “broad undertaking” that December 31 would not be disrupted.
Seven kilometres of fireworks: How Sydney is getting ready for its big party
Fireworks director Fortunato Foti will again light up the harbour after an industrial dispute between the NSW government and ...
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2025 Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks set to be bigger than ever before
meaning more people will have access to the 20 minutes of fireworks at 9pm and midnight. City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the event will set a benchmark for the rest of the world. “As ...
Sydney New Year's Fireworks Threatened With Cancellation
Sydney New Year's fireworks, one of the world's most spectacular celebrations of the calendar change, face being scrapped ...
Sydney’s new metro line faces first major test with New Year’s Eve crowds
New Year’s Eve fireworks will put immense strain on the city’s transport system. The big question is how much a new metro ...
Sydney rail workers offer to drop industrial action on two conditions as looming strikes threaten city’s famed NYE fireworks
More than 500 services were cancelled at the weekend, with the current tense industrial action causing fears Sydney’s famed ...
Sydney New Year's Fireworks Saved From Cancellation
Sydney New Year's fireworks, one of the world's most spectacular celebrations of the calendar change, will go ahead after an 11th-hour agreement Tuesday between train workers and the government.