More than 2,500 police officers deployed on patrol on New Year’s Eve

Thousands of officers are deployed around Sydney Harbour and across the city, with some carrying high-grade weapons as part of heightened security measures.

More than 2,500 police officers deployed on patrol on New Year’s Eve

Display follows more than 3,000 fireworks launched over Auckland’s famous Sky Tower as celebrations begin

Terror attack victims remembered with menorah projected on to Harbour Bridge ahead of traditional dazzling display

A menorah was projected onto the Harbor Bridge's pylons as attendees held up their phone flashlights in solidarity.

Australia rang in 2026 with fireworks, solidarity, words of encouragement and heavily armed police officers in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting.