‘Eyes of the world watching Sydney’: Clover Moore

The Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore says the "eyes of the world" are on Sydney ahead of the 2024 New Year’s Eve fireworks display. “The eyes of the world will be watching Sydney as we optimistically ring in the New Year with our iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks,” the Lord Mayor told a press conference Sunday ahead of the event. Ms Clover also revealed her hopes for Australians and the wider world going into 2024. “Hoping that 2024 will be a much better year than 2023 with an end to the devastation of communities in the Gaza – Israel, and Ukraine conflicts, and an end to the approval of coal mines and gas projects, and real support for our First Nations people after the pressing No Vote. “I also hope that in 2024, the people that are most hurting in our community from the cost of living crisis will get adequate support.” One million people will descend on Sydney Harbour to watch the 58,000-firework display. A further 425 million are expected to tune in from around the world.