Australians to Welcome 2022 After Tumultuous Year

A fireworks display over the Sydney Harbour Bridge during New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia, on Jan. 1, 2021. Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images

After a challenging year, Australians will be one of the first in the world to welcome 2022 once the clock hits midnight.

Revellers can look forward to the spectacular Sydney fireworks display, with celebrations going ahead regardless of the Omicron strain.