<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?> <docID>335073</docID> <postdate>2024-12-11 10:22:18</postdate> <headline>Midnight fireworks return to New Year’s eve</headline> <body><p><img class="size-full wp-image-244799" src="https://citynews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/fireworks.jpeg" alt="" width="1470" height="980" /></p> <caption>Midnight fireworks are back on lake Burley Griffin on New Year's Eve.</caption> <p><strong>The government has reinstated the midnight fireworks celebration on Lake Burley Griffin at midnight on New Year's Eve.</strong></p> <p>There will be two fireworks displays, one at 9pm and the other as the the clock strikes 12.</p> <p>Last year the government abandoned the midnight performance.</p> <p>The government says fireworks will launch from the Central Basin and Commonwealth Bridge, ensuring maximum visibility across four "celebration hubs" at Rond Terrace, Queen Elizabeth Terrace and two hubs at Regatta Point, with one closest to Commonwealth Avenue and Nerang Pool. Each hub will feature local DJs, food and beverages and amenities.</p> <p>This is a free event for the community, festivities begin from 6pm.</p> <p>Free public transport is available for Canberrans attending New Year’s Eve celebrations from the evening until the last service.</p> <p>New Year’s Eve 2024 has been declared<strong> </strong>a special event under the <em>Liquor Act 2010</em>, allowing<em> </em>Canberra businesses to ring in 2025 with extended trading hours.</p> <p>Venues will be able to automatically extend their trading hours and supply liquor in open containers at the premises past their usual licensing times.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </body>