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How did Sydney mark the new year?

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Sydney marked the new year with a minute of silence for recent attack victims, heightened security with over 2,500 police officers, and large public gatherings at Sydney Harbour. Celebrations included fireworks, bridge lighting with peace symbols, and tributes to the Jewish and Indigenous communities. Bondi Beach events were cancelled out of respect for victims, while resilience and unity were emphasized citywide.

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  • Attackers at Bondi Beach were inspired by Islamic State ideology 28s
  • Over 2,500 police officers were deployed for New Year's Eve 38s
  • Australia to introduce stricter gun policies and a major buyback 1m 22s
  • New measures aim to ensure a safer future for Australians 1m 39s

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Australia rings in 2026 under tight security
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CBS News
4 hours ago
Australia rings in 2026 under tight security

Sydney began the new year with a minute's silence to honor 15 shooting victims, increased police and sharpshooter presence, and encouraged public gatherings as a show of resilience.

Australia rings in 2026 under tight security
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CBS News
4 hours ago
Australia rings in 2026 under tight security

The state leader urged residents to show defiance by celebrating New Year's Eve with friends and family on Sydney Harbour.

Australia rings in 2026 under tight security
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CBS News
4 hours ago
Australia rings in 2026 under tight security

Crowds gathered for the first fireworks show honoring Australia's indigenous First Nations peoples, with over a million people expected at Sydney Harbour.

Sydney to host 'best ever' New Year's Eve fireworks
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13 hours ago
Sydney to host 'best ever' New Year's Eve fireworks

Celebrations began with the Sydney Harbour Bridge lighting up with a dove and the words 'peace and unity.'

Sydney to host 'best ever' New Year's Eve fireworks
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13 hours ago
Sydney to host 'best ever' New Year's Eve fireworks

A minute of silence was observed at 11pm in support of the Jewish community, with the bridge lit in white and a menorah projected.

Sydney to host 'best ever' New Year's Eve fireworks
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13 hours ago
Sydney to host 'best ever' New Year's Eve fireworks

Two major fireworks displays featured nine tonnes of fireworks, new effects, and a double rainbow waterfall over the Harbour Bridge.

Bondi cancels New Years Eve event following terror attack
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4 days ago
Bondi cancels New Years Eve event following terror attack

Tributes to victims included lighting up the harbour and a minute's silence, but Bondi Beach remained quiet as the planned festival was cancelled.

Muted Christmas celebrations at Bondi amid grief, tight security
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7 days ago
Muted Christmas celebrations at Bondi amid grief, tight security

New Year's Eve events at Bondi Beach were cancelled out of respect for the Jewish community.

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