Australia's 2026 NYE Events: Fireworks & Celebrations Guide
Your complete guide to welcoming 2026 across Australia. Discover fireworks times, family events, party zones and weather forecasts for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and all capital cities.
Your complete guide to welcoming 2026 across Australia. Discover fireworks times, family events, party zones and weather forecasts for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and all capital cities.
Your complete guide to London's New Year's Eve fireworks on the Thames. Find key timings, ticketing details for six zones, and how to watch on TV. Plan your 2025 celebration now.
Authorities warn against seeking free views of London's New Year's Eve fireworks from iconic bridges, citing terrible sightlines and safety risks. Official viewing areas are sold out.
The Bookshop Darlinghurst, a beloved LGBTQ+ community hub on Oxford Street for 43 years, has shut its doors. Discover the story of its final days and the legacy of its long-serving staffer, Noel Lee.
Discover the top free vantage points to watch London's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display. Find out which parks and hills offer the best views of the Thames celebration, including key travel info.
Discover Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, a hidden gem in East Sussex with 300 rare species. The perfect day trip from London for birdwatching and historic pubs.
Lily Allen opens up about her daughters' ongoing relationship with ex-husband David Harbour and reflects on the pain of her marriages in a candid new interview. Read the full story.
A significant fire involving several lorries and trailers is burning near Methil Harbour, Fife. Seven fire crews are tackling the blaze. Residents are urged to avoid the area and keep windows closed.
Officials urge revellers to avoid Tower Bridge and other central London bridges for the New Year's Eve fireworks due to poor visibility and safety concerns. Find the best viewing alternatives here.
David Harbour has withdrawn from a Stranger Things celebration following a strange 'hat stealing' incident at a pub. Get the full story on the actor's absence and the year's controversies.
London's New Year's Eve fireworks face a drizzly forecast. Discover if the iconic display will be cancelled and see the full weather outlook for the capital's celebrations.
Sydney unites in grief for 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach terror attack. Mourners honour her with a bee symbol as funerals are held across two cities. Read the full tribute.
Skip the crowds on the Thames. Discover seven fantastic alternative New Year's Eve events in London, from supper clubs to silent discos, for a memorable 2026.
Sydney's Jewish community gathers to honour Rabbi Eli Schlanger and other victims of the Bondi beach terror attack. Vigils see poignant unity between Jews and Muslims.
Londoners feared an invasion after loud bangs echoed across the capital. The source was a private fireworks display on the Thames in Greenwich. Read the full story.
NSW police have arrested six people and seized luxury cars worth millions, including a Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini, in a major organised crime operation. Read the full details.
Sydney's first new harbour beach in decades has opened at Bedlam Bay. While offering a scenic swim spot, visitors are advised to watch for oyster shells. Discover this urban oasis.
A community choir in Coffs Harbour performs 'Black Smoke' in the Gumbaynggirr language, a powerful act of cultural preservation. Discover how music is reviving Australia's First Nations heritage.
The Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School is resurrecting a critically endangered Indigenous language. Discover how this pioneering educational model is transforming lives and culture.
Lily Allen's explosive album 'West End Girl' detailing her marriage to David Harbour has garnered public support from several of the actor's former partners and colleagues. Discover their reactions.
Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis is named World Athletics' Male Athlete of the Year after an unbeaten season. Discover his critique of athlete tours and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's historic win.
A massive fireball exploded at a waste facility in Sydney, sending flames 150m high. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries. Read the full report.
Massive chemical recycling plant explosion in Sydney sends fireball 500ft high, injuring firefighters and raining concrete debris. Investigation underway into cause of inferno.
A Kazakh couple allegedly used hidden cameras and earpieces to fraudulently win $1.18m from Sydney's Crown casino. Discover how police uncovered their sophisticated gambling scam.
Discover what's on this week, from Sydney Sweeney's boxing biopic Christy to Sabaton's arena tour and a Neil Young album reissue. Your complete guide to UK culture.
NSW police charge 11 protesters after climate flotilla, including Greens leader, blocks world's largest coal port. Read about the arrests and environmental action.
Exclusive investigation reveals Sydney airport taxi drivers routinely refuse short fares, leaving passengers stranded and sparking industry-wide debate about queue system fairness.
Sydney Sweeney shines in the boxing biopic 'Christy', proving her acting chops beyond the celebrity headlines. Discover the real story behind the film.
Two Australian homes in Melbourne and Sydney have claimed top honours at the prestigious 2025 Dezeen Awards, showcasing exceptional design in urban architecture and dramatic interiors. Discover the winning projects.
Sydney recovers from severe storms with 119km/h winds, leaving one dead, thousands without power, and significant damage. Explore the aftermath and emergency response efforts.