Skylines across Australia have lit up as tonnes of fireworks exploded and the nation ushered in the new year.
Sydney yet again wowed an estimated one million bedazzled revellers around the harbour with a 12-minute display from midnight that featured new firework effects, a brighter bridge display and 500kg more explosives than the previous year.
Lime and peach were new additions to the pyrotechnic colour wheel while a new "wave effect" design gave gold palms coloured tips.
