Sore head this morning? You're not the only one - with record crowds partying their way into the new year across the country
- Millions celebrated NYE across Australia on Tuesday night
- Emergency services praise revellers for their safe conduct
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Millions of weary revellers have started the new year with a sore head after celebrating in style with world-class fireworks displays across the country.
From the biggest capital cities to tiny Outback town, the nation's pubs, clubs and bars were flooded with partygoers looking to start 2025 with a bang.
In Sydney, a record crowd gathered along the every spare itch of the city's harbour to watch its world-famous fireworks display.
This year, more than nine tonnes of pyrotechnics were set-off across 264 firing positions, including 80 sites on the western side of the Harbour Bridge.
New South Wales Police launched a massive operation to ensure revellers stayed safe while celebrating - and despite the millions of people joining in the festivities, bad behaviour was at a minimum.
Officers were only forced to arrest 36 people in the CBD and harbour foreshore areas for offences including assault, affray, robbery and knife possession related offences.
Sadly, police said they were investigating the alleged stabbing of a teenage boy in Guildford not long before midnight.
Millions of people celebrated New Year's Eve across Sydney, with the CBD flooded with revellers
Thousands headed to pubs, clubs and bars to start the new year on a high note
Though there were some tumbles, emergency services thanked most revellers for staying safe during festivities
A large-scale police operation helped keep the massive crowds safe during festivities
Police said 'the vast majority people enjoyed their night safely and without incident'
'Just before 10.40pm yesterday, officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command were called to Bright Park following reports of a stabbing,' NSW police said in a statement.
'On arrival, police were told a group of males were allegedly letting off fireworks before a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the back. The offender then allegedly fled the scene.
'The boy was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.'
Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna thanked the majority of revellers for behaving well.
'Once again Sydney welcomed 2025 with an iconic fireworks display and the vast majority people enjoyed their night safely and without incident,' Assistant Commissioner McKenna said.
'Unfortunately, police were kept busy by a handful of revellers doing the wrong thing, but those people were dealt with quickly.
'The safety of the NSW community is of the utmost importance to us, so for those continuing to celebrate until the morning, we will have police in the air, on the roads and water to ensure it is a night to remember for all the right reasons.'
Other cities were packed for New Year's Eve as well with Brisbane seeing some 60,000 people join in on the riverside festivities at Southbank.
Millions of Australians celebrated the end of 2024 with a night on the town with friends
Revellers were seen taking a moment to relax before fighting the crowds for a way home
Following weeks of debate, NSW's train union dropped eight major work bans which would have caused chaos on NYE
Revellers began making their way home from midnight
NSW Police arrested 36 people in the CBD and harbour foreshore areas for offences including assault, affray, robbery and knife possession related offences
Others chose to celebrate at NYE sites across Brisbane City, Fortitude Valley and South Bank Parklands.
Queensland Police made 11 arrests on 16 charges in the South Bank, Brisbane CBD and Fortitude Valley areas.
The majority of charges were for anti-social behaviour and alcohol related incidents, including public nuisance and liquor offences.
'There will always be a small number of people that will choose to do the wrong thing,' Acting Superintendent Emma Fletcher said.
'However, due to our large-scale police presence, we were able to respond to these incidents quickly and minimise disruption to the celebrations.'
'We are pleased that the vast majority of people used their common sense and had a wonderful evening.'
Ambulance Victoria similarly praised city crowds for safely seeing in the New Year.
Paramedics responded to 60 emergency cases across the Melbourne CBD and Docklands from 8pm to 3am, with seven people transported to hospital.
Millions of revellers contended with large crowds to get home on public transport
This year's fireworks in Sydney saw more than nine tonnes of fireworks launched across 264 firing positions
NYE celebrators were treated to a massive fireworks display, using over nine tonnes of explosives
Train, bus, light rail and metro services ran for almost 48 consecutive hours to keep up with the large crowds
Metropolitan Regional Director Michael Georgiou said paramedics responded to a wide range of cases, including trips, falls, assaults and alcohol or drug-related cases.
'The vast majority of people enjoyed themselves, and looked after themselves and one another,' Mr Georgiou said.
'Our workload built up gradually throughout the night with the largest spike in emergency cases between midnight and 2am.
'We worked collaboratively with first aid providers to triage and provide appropriate care for every patient.
'With more than 60 people seeking our assistance in the city alone - in addition to our usual caseload in metropolitan and regional areas - it is pleasing to have seen very few cases of a serious nature.'
Following weeks of debate, NSW's train union dropped eight major work bans on Monday.
They included distance limits for drivers and various signalling bans that had forced more than 680 cancellations late last month.
If the action had gone ahead, Police Commissioner Karen Webb recommended the annual firework display be cancelled.
As celebrations in the CBD wound down, hundreds of Sydneysiders headed to Bondi Beach to watch the first sunrise of 2025
Those who'd been out late managed to get some sleep before heading home
Many spent hours camped on Bondi Beach ahead of the sunrise
The sun rose shortly before 6am with many seen capturing the awakening of 2025 on the shoreline
As fitness fanatics completed their morning jogs, revellers, still dressed to the nines, strolled through the sand
Fortunately, Transport for NSW Coordinator-General Howard Collins on Tuesday announced trains, buses, metro and light rail services would run smoothly.
In order to accommodate for the larger crowds, services ran for almost 48 consecutive hours.
'The extra services will spring into action from early afternoon on New Year's Eve, and with widespread road closures and parking restrictions in place from early in the day, public transport will absolutely be the key to a stress-free celebration,' Mr Collins said.
'But it's essential to plan ahead, work out your options and be aware that the city is different on New Year's Eve, with very large crowds, road closures and entry cut-off times at some vantage points to watch the fireworks.'
As celebrations in the CBD wound down, hundreds of Sydneysiders headed to Bondi Beach to watch the first sunrise of 2025.
As fitness fanatics completed their morning jogs, revellers, still dressed to the nines, slept in their cars or got comfortable on the sand.
The sun rose shortly before 6am with many seen capturing the awakening of 2025 on the shoreline.
Some took the opportunity to refresh themselves with a morning swim, some meditated to reflect on the year ahead, and others simply enjoyed the moment with loved ones.
Some Bondi visitors took the opportunity to refresh themselves with a morning swim
Partygoers were spotted getting some sleep before the spectacular sunrise
Many Sydneysiders headed to Bondi Beach to watch the first sunrise of 2025 with loved ones
Some Bondi visitors on Wednesday morning chose to meditate and reflect on the new year
For many, the beautiful sunrise at Bondi Beach was the perfect start to 2025
