It used to be a tradition. A few beers - watch the fireworks - and bring in the new year !
Unfortunately the actions of inebriated anti-social people are pushing this celebration to the brink. Vast public viewing areas of Sydney harbour are being designated alcohol free - and in Wollongong the midnight fireworks are no more !
This year there will be the 9 pm fireworks display - which will please the kids - but the midnight show has been cancelled because of the damage and injuries caused in previous years by drunken louts.
Sydney had this same problem for many years and for some time the television channels did not cover the midnight fireworks. It was assumed that many drunks increased their obnoxious behavior for the cameras - but the ban has been dropped and TV coverage continues.
Sadly - what was great fun for families is becoming a thing of the past because some spectators drink to excess and bring danger to festive crowds. It seems that further down the track - bringing in the new year may cease to be a public activity.
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