Heavily armed police at NYE a result of Bondi ‘regret’: Moore
“They’ve made their decision, I’ve made our decision; we’ll move forward with the royal commission in NSW,” he said.
About 3000 police officers will be deployed around Sydney, including support from police cruisers in Sydney Harbor and Pol Air from the sky.
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Crowd control operations had begun at 10 a.m. and some port observation posts had already reached 50 percent capacity. The fireworks will be launched from the Harbor Bridge, the Opera House, six buildings in the CBD and along barges stretching seven kilometers along the harbour.
Following the family fireworks at 9pm, there will be a moment of silence with three bells tolling at the beginning and end. A menorah, a dove and the words unity and peace will be projected onto the bridge pillars.
“Given that we are still reeling from the recent tragic events in Bondi, New Year’s Eve offers an opportunity to come together as a community, pause for reflection and look forward to a safer and more peaceful 2026,” Moore said.
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