Despite rise in COVID cases, Sydney fireworks go ahead

While New Year's Eve celebrations around the world are cancelled, pyrotechnicians prepare for Sydney's famous fireworks display. That's despite another rise in daily COVID-19 cases with 12,226 new infections in New South Wales.

Fireworks Director Fortunato Foti holds a firework at a media event previewing preparations for the New Year's Eve fireworks display, Sydney. Source: AAP