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Despite rise in COVID cases, Sydney fireworks go ahead

Fireworks Director Fortunato Foti holds a firework ahead of the New Year's Eve fireworks display

Fireworks Director Fortunato Foti holds a firework ahead of the New Year's Eve fireworks display Source: AAP

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While New Year's Eve celebrations around the world are cancelled, pyrotechnicians prepare for Sydney's famous fireworks display.

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