<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/sydney" rel="" target="" title="Sydney"><span>Sydney</span></a><span>'s renowned New Year's Eve celebrations will look notably different on December 31 with a heavy </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/police" rel="" target="" title="police"><span>police</span></a><span> presence and special tributes to the victims of the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/bondi-shooting" rel="" target="" title="Bondi Beach terrorist attack"><span>Bondi Beach terrorist attack</span></a><span> planned.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More than 1.1 million people are expected to head to the city to see the Harbour Bridge lit up with nine tonnes of fireworks and 25,000 individual pyrotechnic shots, creating the biggest show ever.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Sydney Mayor Clover Moore said the celebrations will provide an opportunity for the state, which is still reeling from the tragic events at Bondi on December 14, to hope for a safer and more peaceful year.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-shooting-attack-victim-wounded-texan-rabbi-smiles-from-hospital-bed-new-photo/60d15084-5610-4697-90f8-981cbd364375" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>'Hero' Texan rabbi smiles from hospital bed after Bondi attack</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Sydney New Year's Eve is more than fireworks. It's a reflection of who we are – a vibrant, diverse and inclusive city. Those values are more important than ever," she said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>While events are still taking place across the city, Bondi has cancelled Elrow XXL and Local's Lawn in respect to the 15 victims and the community.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Here is everything you need to know about this year's program in Sydney:</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/new-years-eve-sydney-2025-explained-times-dates-viewing-locations/1711ed01-9704-49b0-a16a-55e75f28ac02" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>What time are the fireworks?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The first set of fireworks will go off at 9pm.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The eight-minute display has been created by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and will showcase sky, land and sea country.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The main fireworks event will kick off the new year at 12am and last for 12 minutes.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-beach-shooting-new-poll-shows-aussies-support-tough-changes-after-bondi-beach-attack/011913b1-cf5f-4d87-9e89-14925969a420" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>New poll shows Aussies support tough changes after Bondi Beach attack</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>What's new in the program?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There will be additional displays to commemorate the victims of the Bondi attack.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"These moments will provide an opportunity for people to show respect, to reflect on the atrocity and to say we will not let this hateful act of terror divide us," Moore said. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Shortly before the 9pm fireworks, the Harbour Bridge pylons will shine white with the image of a dove and the word "peace". </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A similar display will shine on the landmark at 11pm.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>At this time, citygoers will pause for a minute of reflection.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>They are urged to turn on their phone torch and shine it across the harbour, as a symbol of solidarity with the Jewish community and everyone affected by the tragedy.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There will also be a strong police presence throughout the city and the vantage points. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/aussie-childcare-services-call-out-federal-governments-mandate/063c7fed-caa7-4848-bb37-65ea20a7440d" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Aussie childcare providers call out federal government mandate</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Where are the best vantage points?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There are 48 vantage points across Sydney that offer the best view of the fireworks.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Most, if not all, of the ticketed vantage points, like the Opera House forecourt and Luna Park, are exhausted.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>As for the free vantage points, Barangaroo Reserve, Birchgrove Park, Bradfield Park and Mary Booth Reserve, Bradley's Head, Circular Quay and Darling Harbour are some of the popular places to be.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>But as always, the areas fill out quickly, so the earlier you arrive and pick a spot, the better. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A full list of the vantage points can be found online </span><a href="https://www.sydneynewyearseve.com/vantage-points" rel="" target="_blank" title="here"><span>here</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The fireworks will also be livestreamed for those who miss out or watch at home.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/police-release-details-of-arson-suspect-after-car-with-hanukkah-signage-firebombed/854e4333-9e1a-436d-8b9a-e9ffaa38577f" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Police release details of arson suspect after car with Hanukkah signage firebombed</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>What's the best way to travel to the city?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Public transport.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Thousands of additional services have been added to accommodate the number of people making their way in and out of the city.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Extra train services will run from mid-afternoon and post-midnight, with metro services continuing to run frequently. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>However, the L1 light rail service has been cancelled between Central and Convention stations from 8pm until 2.30am, and ferries will stop running on Sydney Harbour from 5.30pm with limited services after 12am.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There will also be no direct transport to Circular Quay from mid-afternoon.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>While it will be packed on public transport, road closures and parking restrictions will make it virtually impossible to drive in and find a park.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/trump-says-us-military-struck-isis-terrorists-in-nigeria/c9b935f1-a9ff-4239-8aa2-835dd3d153fe" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Australia backs US strikes on ISIS terrorists in Nigeria</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Where are the road closures? </span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Roads will generally start closing as early as 4am on December 31 and last up to 6am on January 1.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Major roads in North Sydney, Milsons Point and Kirribilli will close from 5pm, while some roads around vantage points at the waterfront will close from 7pm on December 30.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Sydney Harbour Bridge will be completely closed in both directions, and the Anzac Bridge and Western Distributor citybound lanes will be closed from 11pm ahead of the midnight fireworks.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Most roads in North Sydney and Milsons Point will reopen by 3am, and in the CBD by 4am.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 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