New Year’s Eve 2024 fireworks: the best places to watch NYE celebrations around Australia

Night skies will light up on New Year's Eve to welcome in 2025. Here's your guide to child-friendly shows plus what time and where to see the fireworks in Sydney, Melbourne and across the country

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Night skies across Australia will light up on New Year's Eve to herald the beginning of 2025.

Whether you are in a capital city or regional town, there are fireworks displays scheduled early in the night - for children, and those wishing to hit the hay early - and at midnight, for people counting down to the new year.

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