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“Grotesque”: New Year’s Eve Act Of Reserving Public Space Brutally Slammed By Locals

Australia’s New Year’s Eve celebrations took a controversial turn after revellers attempted to reserve public space to watch Sydney’s world-famous fireworks.

Midnight has finally struck in the Land Down Under, where celebrations are in full swing as people usher in 2026 with a spectacular fireworks display.

The country is one of the earliest to welcome the new year, after Kiritimati Island, Tonga, New Zealand, and Samoa.

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