Millions of people on Australia's east coast are counting down the final hours of 2025.
Tens of thousands of people have already made their way to key viewing spots for the world-famous Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks display.
Many of the best vantage points are now at capacity including the popular Mrs Macquaries Point, Hickson Road Reserve, Barangaroo Reserve, Campbells Cove and Circular Quay.
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More than a million people are expected to line the harbour for the celebrations.
People slept overnight to secure their spot for the grand spectacle, while others began trickling in from dawn, with about 2000 already in place by 6am.
One dedicated man told 9News he arrived at his vantage point at 10am yesterday and he hasn't been able to sleep since.
One mum, who made her way into the Sydney CBD at 11.30am today said she was "really excited" to have a front row seat to the action with her two sons.
"We can't wait, we got here early to get this spot so we can see the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge," she said.
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"We were here in the year 2000 so we brought these guys back for their first time this year.
"The crowd has been very, very hospitable and the organisation has been perfect."
One of her sons told 9News he was thrilled to see the fireworks in real life.
"We've seen it on TV a few times before, we can't wait to see it, it looks really cool on TV," he said.
The event will be a little bit different this year as Sydney pauses for one minute to reflect on the tragic Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge will display the image of a dove and calls for peace and unity, while a menorah will shine at 11pm.
This will signal a moment of silence, during which people are encouraged to shine their phone torchlights in a moment of solidarity and respect for the Jewish community.
While the premier has called for people to celebrate New Year's Eve in the community as normal, the event will inevitably be marked by the December 14 terror attack on a Chanukah celebration, in which 15 people were killed.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge will glow white as a symbol of peace and unity.
Revellers have been encouraged to switch of their phone torches and shine a light across the harbour as a symbol of solidarity with the Jewish community and everyone affected by the attack.
In honour of the 15 people who lost their lives, a menorah will be displayed on the pylon of the bridge at about 11pm.
The bridge will also illuminate in recognition of the event's official charity partner Beyond Blue, which provides free mental health support around the clock.
Sydney Lord mayor Clover Moore said the event was an opportunity for the community to reflect.
"Given that we're still reeling from the recent tragic events in Bondi, New Year's Eve provides an opportunity to gather as a community to pause and a reflect and hope for a safer and more peaceful 2026," Moore said.
Heavy police presence
NSW police is expected to provide its largest-ever police presence for a New Year's Eve celebration tonight with more than 2500 officers to be deployed.
Premier Chris Minns said the change in tactics would see heavily-armed police among the crowds however people should not take that as a sign that an active operation was under way.
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"They'll be operational and highly visible," he said.
"It means that they're there in preparation for any eventuality."
Earlier this week, Minns urged people this week to "thumb their noses" at terrorists, and join the city's biggest party of the year.
Extra public transport services
Roads have now been closed in the city centre as more and more people pour onto the harbour foreshore.
Roads in Circular Quay are now closed north of Bridge Street ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations.
Roads in The Rocks and Barangaroo are also closed including a section of Harrington, Essex and Argyle streets and a section of Hickson Road.
People are advised to take public transport to the event, but there are some changes in play.
Buses that usually run to Circular Quay start and stop their trips at Martin Place and from 5pm, will operate from Hyde Park.
In North Sydney, buses will not run to Milsons Point or McMahons Point from 3pm, due to road closures.
From 2pm, L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford light rail services won't run between Circular Quay and Town Hall.
Also, from 3pm, trains will not stop at Circular Quay and from 6pm trains from the city will not stop at Milsons Point until midnight.
Ferries are not stopping at McMahons Point and Woolwich wharves and from 2pm at Milsons Point and by around 5.30pm, all ferries will stop running on the harbour including those to or from Circular Quay.
There will be 1000 extra public transport services put on, running constantly over the coming hours, Transport Minister John Graham said.
Major surges are expected after the 9pm fireworks and the midnight fireworks, with people urged to - if they can - walk further up George Street to Martin Place or Town Hall to have an easier time getting on transport.
The Barangaroo metro station will also be open later.
People are urged to monitor the vacancies on the free gathering sites to be sure they can set up there, with the numbers updated on the official New Year's Eve website.
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