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and it begins----Happy New Year 2026 Sydney, Australia [View all]
Happy New Year 2026 Sydney, Australia
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Auckland and Sydney Light Up 2026 New Year First
15 minutes ago
New Zealand's Auckland welcomed 2026 first among major cities with a vibrant Sky Tower display over the harbor, followed by Sydney's famous 13-minute fireworks show honoring victims of recent violence with a minute of silence. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shared festive wishes alongside the iconic Harbour Bridge image. Asia's anime, VTubers, and Korean creators joined in with group illustrations, drawings, and playful greetings, blending real-world spectacles with digital cheer as the new year wave continues.
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