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In pictures: Sydney New Year’s Eve 2019

The dawn of a new decade celebrated with a symphony of light, colour and music.

  • Jumping for joy

    Sydney once again hosted the world's best New Year's Eve party.

    Credit: Katherine Griffiths/City of Sydney
  • Calling Country ceremony

    The ceremony shared stories from the Gadigal people, one of the world's oldest living cultures.

    Credit: Katherine Griffiths/City of Sydney
  • Funds raised for bushfire relief

    More than $2.8 million was raised, with donations continuing to roll in.

    Credit: Katherine Griffiths/City of Sydney
  • Crowds watch the display

    Millions around Sydney Harbour and across the world witnessed a stunning fireworks and light show.

    Credit: Katherine Griffiths/City of Sydney
  • Fireworks sparkle

    Sydney showed the world why it's the New Year's Eve capital of the world.

    Credit: Katherine Griffiths/City of Sydney
  • The greenest New Year's Eve to date

    City sites and operations used 100% accredited GreenPower.

    Credit: Katherine Griffiths/City of Sydney
  • More than 100,000 pyrotechnic effects fired

    The fireworks were launched from the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and 7 barges around the harbour.

    Credit: Katherine Griffiths/City of Sydney