Bring on the New Year, Aussies Set to Welcome 2024

Sydney will be one of the world’s first major cities to celebrate, setting the tone with 20 minutes of pyrotechnics.

Fireworks light up the sky over the Sydney Harbour Bridge during New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia, on Jan. 1, 2022. Mark Evans/Getty Images

Australians are gearing up to ring in the new year with multiple celebrations across capital cities and regional towns.

After a year characterised by cost of living pressures, more Australians say they hope to welcome 2024 minus the hefty price tag, with one in three taking advantage of free sites to view the festivities.