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Darwin Waterfront cancels New Year's Eve fireworks and concert, citing safety concerns due to wild weather

Darwin's official New Year's Eve fireworks display and concert have been cancelled due to severe winds and rain across the Top End.  

The Darwin Waterfront Corporation, which was set to host an event featuring performances by Bananas in Pyjamas and Birds of Tokyo — as well as two fireworks displays — cited safety concerns as their reason for cancelling.

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