New Year's Eve 2024

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The Mayor, Councillors and staff of Woollahra Council would like to wish you all the very best for the summer holidays and the New Year.

We are all looking forward to the spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks displays planned for Sydney Harbour at 9pm and midnight, managed by The City of Sydney.

We will be managing our vantage points and some road closures with help from NSW Police. Alcohol Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas will apply.

You can also watch the fireworks live on the The City of Sydney website as well as on ABC TV and ABC iview from 8:30pm.

Please remember to follow us on social media on Facebook and Instagram for exciting summer holiday updates and download our Woollahra Council App for service requests anytime.

Fun local events and activities to help get you in the festive spirit
As we approach the end of the year, there is so much happening around our local area to help celebrate Christmas and Chanukah. Check out all the festive fun not to be missed.

Important information regarding traffic management and local vantage points on New Year's Eve:

Important public safety information

NSW Police will be out in force this New Year's Eve to reduce crime and violence and to ensure everyone in New South Wales can enjoy the New Year's Eve celebrations in a safe and secure environment.

Police safety messages are:

  • Do not drink and drive. Catch public transport, call the public transport infoline on 131 500 for more information
  • Do not drink alcohol in the designated Alcohol Free Zones (AFZ) within the Woollahra and Waverley Local Government Areas. Police can issue on-the-spot fines to persons breaching this requirement
  • Intoxicated patrons who refuse to stop drinking alcohol in local licensed premises or who fail to quit premises will be prosecuted. Anti-social behaviour will not be accepted
  • It is a community responsibility that the drinking of alcohol occurs in moderation ensuring a safe occasion is had by all
  • Drinking responsibly starts with the individual.

New Year's Eve is all about a family-friendly environment. Please follow these simple guidelines so we can all have a safe and happy festive season.

If you need any assistance from the Police over the festive season please call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or in an emergency, contact Triple Zero (000).

NSW Police is also on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). Follow NSW Police on social media and receive regular information updates throughout New Year's Eve.

The National Security Hotline (1800 123 400) is your single point of contact to provide information on possible signs of terrorism and about issues that may relate to national security.

 

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