Sydney's festive celebrations are among the most famous in the world.
From the crowds of backpackers at Bondi Beach to the iconic harbour fireworks, it's a popular time of year for both locals and tourists to enjoy the summer.
But despite no escalation in any terror warnings, the next couple of weeks are shrouded in uncertainty after the terror attack that killed 15 innocent people.
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With Christmas just a week away, Sydneysiders as well as the tourists who flock to the nation to see events like the NYE celebrations are likely nervous and unsure.
While there's no official Christmas Day event at Bondi Beach, revellers, including backpackers, usually flock to the sand as well as to neighbouring Bronte.
But now, it's a crime scene and site of mourning.
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Rows of belongings remain scattered as people ran for their lives lay along the beachfront.
The mass of growing flowers and candles sit in front of the landmark, Bondi Pavilion.
And the sand remains largely deserted.
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New Year's Eve events planned for Bondi Beach for the first time in 10 years are due to be held in just over two weeks.
A free Waverley Council family event called Locals Lawn, promises "roaming entertainment, food trucks and an early fireworks display" is scheduled
The elrow Bondi Beach XXL, a music festival for 15,000 people arranged by Fuzzy plans to bring DJs to the beachside.
9News has contacted both organisers to see if they will go ahead.
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Meanwhile, Sydney New Year's Eve celebration is one of the biggest in the world and something planned months ahead.
The City of Sydney says the fireworks are seen by a billion people across the world, with a million packing the harbour.
Amid the bushfires of 2019 the event went ahead to some criticism.
But almost $1 million was raised for bush communities struggling with bushfires and drought on the night.
9News has contacted City of Sydney, but it seems unlikely they will be cancelled.
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As for other events in Sydney, Carols in the Domain, a televised event held in the CBD park, has indicated it will proceed this Saturday.
"Carols will be a place where we can slowly start healing," organisers said on Facebook.
Elsewhere in Australia, the Ashes tour, which is in Adelaide, will continue with players wearing black armbands and extra security.
It's due to arrive in Sydney in the first week of January.
Australian travel warnings remain unchanged
While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his leaders have accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of failing to stop anti semitism he hasn't changed any travel warnings.
Israel's official advice lists Australia as 'potential threat' the second level out of four.
Angloa, Austria and Canada sit at the same level.
The warning was raised two years ago after the October 7 attacks.
"The threat level for many countries in Western Europe (including the UK, France and Germany), South America (including Brazil and Argentina), as well as Australia and Russia, has been raised to level 2, with the recommendation to exercise increased caution," The National Security Council said.
Israel issued fresh warnings after a synagogue attack in 2024.
The UK has added a note on its travel advice page for Australia after the attack, but has not raised alert levels.
"Emergency services advise people to avoid the area. Police investigations are underway. You should follow the local authorities' advice," it says.
New Zealand, India, USA, also major sources of visitors, have not altered advice.