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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Penry Buckley

Key viewing spots for Sydney fireworks reach capacity as city urged to celebrate first New Year’s Eve since Bondi attack

Revellers gather at Mrs Macquaries Point in anticipation of the annual New Year's Eve fireworks display in Sydney
Revellers gather at Mrs Macquaries Point in anticipation of the annual New Year's Eve fireworks display in Sydney. Photograph: George Chan/Getty Images

Thousands of people have taken up key vantage points for New Year’s Eve fireworks, with Chris Minns asking Sydneysiders to “square your shoulders, puff out your chest and walk out” to celebrate as a show of defiance after the Bondi attack.

Key viewing sites, including at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and other areas in the Royal Botanic Garden, were already at capacity on Wednesday afternoon.

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