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Thousands of revellers gathered at Sydney Harbour as Australia welcomed 2024 with dazzling fireworks extravaganza.
The majestic fireworks show in Sydney was launched at midnight from the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and other buildings across the city.
According to local media reports, more than 8.5 tonnes of fireworks were planned for the displays at 9pm and 12am. This needed a 60-member crew and over 11 km of cable. An estimated USD 6.2 million were spent on the monumental fireworks display.
More than 425 million people believed to have watched the display live and from the across the world.
Australia and New Zealand are among the first major countries to ring in the New Year after Kiritimati Island, which is the first place to celebrate new year.
Reuters