Sydney is preparing to host the world’s biggest New Year’s Eve fireworks extravaganza, undeterred by fears over the Omicron strain of Covid-19 and rapidly rising case numbers.
After months of lockdowns and restrictions, revellers were determined to glam up, get out and enjoy the night – albeit in smaller numbers than in pre-pandemic times.
First up was Sydney’s 9pm display, watched by excited locals who gathered in their thousands around the city’s picturesque harbour.
Sydney organisers have planned the biggest
