The Brisbane City Council has cancelled the upcoming New Year’s Eve and Australia Day fireworks in aligning with COVID-19 restrictions.
The events would usually see around 100,000 people gathered at Southbank to watch the show, which Deputy mayor Krista Adams has advised will not be suitable this year or early next.
The council has advised there will be measures implemented to control the crowds at South Bank on these days, such as heightened security. Adams is encouraging citizens to attend restaurants or bars to celebrate instead.