Spectators banned from Sydney’s New Year’s fireworks

Spectators have been banned from lining Sydney Harbour to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks as a pandemic precaution (Rick Rycroft/AP)

Authorities have banned revellers from congregating in Sydney’s downtown harbourside to see the city’s celebrated New Year’s Eve fireworks due to the pandemic risk.

New South Wales state premier Gladys Berejiklian said on Monday people who live in the city centre could invite up to 10 guests to their homes to celebrate. The guests will have to apply for permits to enter the area.