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Celebrations to ring in the new year have begun around Australia with most of the country shaping up to 2023 with good weather.

We expect a busy night," he said. By 10am the area had reached capacity. Thousands of people have descended to the Hobart waterfront to ring in the new year. Plenty of families and picnickers are made the most of the good weather, with DJs, food trucks and plenty of entertainment to help ring in the New Year. "It's magic — Sydney fireworks," he said. Locals and visitors from far-flung places have turned out in droves to make the most of the nice weather. Tasmania Police said they would have a heightened presence in entertainment precincts and on the roads across the state to ensure people celebrate responsibly. Rainfall totals of up to 80mm were recorded in the greater Darwin area over the past 24 hours, with the rain and wind set to continue all weekend. "To ensure we respond to the community in a timely manner. "It's going to be a long day but it's going to be the most famous event that we've seen." At the Opera House, one of the most sought-after locations, people rushed to claim free spots and set in for the long wait. Celebrations to ring in the new year have begun around Australia with most of the country shaping up to 2023 with good weather.

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Producer Dean Elliot, also known by his stage name “Monarch”, is part of the lineup ringing in the new year at Federation Square. The entire display drew inspiration from ideas including those of the sky, land and sea. “Live entertainment, DJs, food and drink.” He added, “I’ve been working all my life in the city.” The restaurant is fully booked until 1am and will have belly dancers and drummers as part of their annual NYE celebrations. Owner Mohamed Saleh is counting his blessings after a tumultuous COVID period that disrupted many businesses in the CBD.

The countdown to 2023 is well and truly underway as thousands flock to New Year's Eve displays across the country. The 9pm family show is done and dusted as ...

Police are patrolling the Sydney Opera House ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations. Hundreds of thousands of people have already pitched their tents and settled in as the 9pm show wowed onlookers in Sydney Crowds have gathered at Circular Quay. Thousands queued up to get onto the Sydney Opera House steps in search of the best seat in the house. The Sydney 9pm fireworks show kickstarted celebrations in the CBD as attention now turns to the midnight display to bring in the new year - Thousands of patrons queued up at the Sydney Opera House to get the best seat in the house