Despite concerns over the appropriateness of the Riverfire fireworks after fires burned throughout Queensland, Brisbane Festival has confirmed they will go ahead.
Since the beginning of September, 1,200 fires have burned homes, businesses and land.
A petition was formed during the worst of the bushfires, calling for cancellation of the “pyrotechnic extravaganza” and has gained more than 17,000 signatories.
The petition’s creator, Lauren Darwin, argues that the millions of dollars spent on fireworks would be put to better use supporting fire-affected communities.
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