Thursday, December 31, 2020
Happy New Year's Eve! World says a long-awaited 'goodbye' to 2020 | WATCH LIVE
CANBERRA, Australia -- This New Year's Eve is being celebrated like no other, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they'd prefer to forget.
Australia will be among the first nations to ring in 2021 because
How to watch Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks from the harbour
Charter boat companies are offering Sydneysiders a last-minute option to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks from the harbour if they are willing to splash some cash.
Industry insiders have revealed private Sydney Harbour cruises
Happy New Year's Eve! World says a long-awaited 'goodbye' to 2020 | WATCH LIVE
CANBERRA, Australia -- This New Year's Eve is being celebrated like no other, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they'd prefer to forget.
Australia will be among the first nations to ring in 2021
Watch: World begins ushering in locked-down New Year
The world began ushering in the New Year Thursday, with pandemic controls muting celebrations for billions of people eager to bid farewell to a virus-ridden 2020.
After a grinding year that has seen at least 1.7 million people die from
Live: Australia rings in 2021 with fireworks | New Year's Eve celebrations across the world
After perhaps the strangest year in our collective lives, people all across the globe are preparing to celebrate the New Year, hoping that 2021 will bring back some semblance of normality.
We'll begin with fireworks in New Zealand at 12.00 CET and then head
New Year's Eve 2020-21: Fireworks and celebrations from around the world
Fireworks from the SkyTower in Auckland as New Zealand becomes the first major country to begin 2021. Fireworks from the SkyTower in Auckland as New Zealand becomes the first major country to begin 2021.
Fireworks from the SkyTower in Auckland as New Zealand becomes the first major country to begin 2021.
California has nation’s 2nd confirmed case of virus variant
California on Wednesday announced the nation’s second confirmed case of the new and apparently more contagious variant of the coronavirus, offering a strong indication that the infection is spreading more widely in the United States.
Gov. Gavin
2020 finally ending, but New Year’s revelries muted by virus
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.
Australia will be among the first nations to ring in 2021
Promise of COVID-19 vaccine in 2021 headlines New Year's message from Scott Morrison
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has delivered a video message to Australians marking the end of 2020, thanking healthcare workers, business owners and others for their sacrifices during the year. The Prime Minister has thanked Australians in his New Year's message
Welcome login Home › Companies The Year That Was: How startups survived 2020 with resilience, pivots, hope
“Hustle and break things” – a phrase often used to describe the startup life – acquired a new meaning in 2020. The Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, which unfolded in March and continues to depress lives and businesses, forced thousands out of jobs, shuttered start-ups, forced workers to
WHAT IS NEW YEAR?
'New Year' is an event that takes place when the world celebrates the end of one year, and the beginning of the next. In the Gregorian calendar, the most widely used calendar system today, the first day of January is often considered as a national holiday across the globe. However, in some countries like China, the first day of the year is celebrated according to their own calendar.
Victoria records five cases and NSW 10 as new state restrictions announced – as it happened
Well, we’ve made it to the end of 2020, at least on the Guardian Australia live blog.
Can I just say a massive thank you to everyone who has made a comment, sent us a tip, or just followed along this year. It’s been a tough one, and your support has been much appreciated.
New Year Celebration Timings: Know Which Country Celebrates First And Who’s Last
New Year Celebration Timing: It’s time to bid adieu to the Covid year 2020, and welcome the first year of a new decade. We will be entering 2021 amid pandemic along with the growing fear of the mutant virus being detected in some countries. However, it’s also the year full of hope and determination to break free from the virus.
Do kids always have to ruin New Year's Eve?
Motherhood has given me many things: drawings of myself as a walnut. Cocooning hugs. That time my kid said he was thinking of peeing on me but thought better of it “because you’re my joy”.
It’s also taken away others
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
New Year’s Eve During COVID-19: Restrictions on Gatherings and Movements
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has confirmed that New Year’s Eve fireworks will go ahead this year, but is discouraging attending them amidst concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
In fact, a New Year’s Eve pass is required
New Year, new me: Two Sydney players head into 2021 as millionaires thanks to Lotto wins
It was a winning night for Sydney last night with two Wednesday Lotto players each becoming newly-minted millionaires – but one has yet to discover their end of year surprise.
The two New South Wales players each held a division one winning
New Year's Eve 2020: Liquor Sale in Telangana Permitted Till Midnight, Licensed Bars Allowed to Serve Alcohol Till 1 AM
Hyderabad, December 30: In view of the New Year's eve celebrations, the Telangana government has permitted the sale of liquor till midnight. As per the regular norm, the liquor stores are required to down their shutters at 11 pm. An extra one-hour permit has been granted for December 31,
What It’s Like To Bike On The Deadliest Bike Path On Earth
If you were on vacation, would you want to spend your time biking “The Death Road?” Believe it or not, this is a real place in Bolivia and it is also on the top of many people’s travel bucket list. This is one of the most adventurous trips you can take,
Perfect Weekend Getaways For Couples
Life can get really hectic, between keeping on top of your job, making sure the laundry is done, trying to drink enough water every day, getting a workout in every once in a while, and trying to see your friends, things really can get very crazy.
The Incredible Story Of Identical Twins Who Ended Up Marrying Identical Twins
When Brittany Deane told her twin sister Briana that she had met a man who was also a twin, she couldn’t believe it. Things took an even crazier turn when Brittany met her sister’s boyfriend’s twin brother, and the two also hit it off! What were the chances that two sets of twins would meet and fall in love?
WA to shut border to Victorian travellers from midnight following COVID-19 outbreak
From 12.01am on January 1, only exempt Victorian travellers will be allowed into WA, while returning residents will be required to self-isolate for two weeks and be tested on day 11.
“We don’t want them to get caught out, so they will
Buckland Park: Eight people charged over large-scale cannabis crop to remain behind bars until August
Siblings Vu and Phuong Le, along with another man, Thanh Nguyen, had their bail applications refused in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Thursday.
The court heard the property on Nemesis Court at Buckland Park, where the massive crop was discovered on Tuesday, is owned by 50-year-old Mr Le.
Sydney Harbour parks fenced off or closed for New Year’s Eve
On Wednesday, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian tightened household gathering restrictions in greater Sydney to a maximum of five people while reducing outdoor gathering limits from 50 to 30.
With fears of the virus spreading into
NSW population slowdown no excuse to stop building homes, says Stokes
NSW needs to keep constructing homes to reduce a structural shortage of dwellings despite a slump in migration slowing growth in the state's population, Planning Minister Rob Stokes says.
The NSW Planning Department's latest
Coronavirus updates LIVE: Victoria, WA, South Australia slam borders shut to NSW as more locally acquired cases are reported; Sydneysiders trapped after Northern Territory becomes last state to require mandatory quarantine for greater Sydney
Victoria will close its borders to New South Wales from 11.59pm tomorrow. Victorian Acting premier Jacinta Allan announced the decision in a late afternoon press conference. People living in border communities in NSW and Victoria will be able to use their drivers’ license or ID as a permit to travel between the two states.
'It's basically game over': NYE bookings disappear as December outbreak scares patrons
Popular New Year's Eve venues with harbour views have been hit with an avalanche of cancellations after the northern beaches outbreak capped off an already difficult year for restaurants and bars heavily reliant on Sydney tourism.
As COVID-19 case numbers continued to
New Year's Eve restrictions are in place around Australia. Here's a state-by-state guide to what you can and can't do
Australians will face more subdued New Year's celebrations this year, with the coronavirus pandemic keeping restrictions in place across much of the country.
Many fireworks events have been cancelled, limits on guests in households are in place
2020 Finally Ending, but New Year's Revelries Muted by Virus
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.
Australia will be among
Sydney New Year's Eve rules: Limits on Northern Beaches and Greater Sydney gatherings, parties and events
The emergence of 18 new coronavirus cases has seen rules for New Year's Eve gatherings in Sydney tightened.
A new cluster, currently totalling six people, has been revealed in Sydney's inner west, with another nine cases linked to the Northern
Victorians urged to avoid Melbourne’s CBD on New Year’s Eve
Victorians are being urged not to venture into Melbourne’s CBD to celebrate New Year’s Eve unless they have a booking.
The acting premier, Jacinta Allan, on Tuesday said while the state had racked up its 60th day without any locally
India tour of Australia: Indian and Australian teams to celebrate New Year in Melbourne
India tour of Australia – New Year plans for both teams: It’s no secret that the Indian team is very high on confidence after a stellar performance in Melbourne and are looking forward to ushering in the new year on a very positive note. But, as usual COVID-19 has played the spoilsport as India won’t have any grand celebrations on New Year.
'It's basically game over': NYE bookings disappear as December outbreak scares patrons
Popular New Year's Eve venues with harbour views have been hit with an avalanche of cancellations after the northern beaches outbreak capped off an already difficult year for restaurants and bars heavily reliant on Sydney tourism.
Feature: Australians bid farewell to 2020 with music, beer and wishes for COVID-19 vaccine
CANBERRA, Dec. 31-- When the last rays of sunlight were about to disappear, at the city center of Australian capital Canberra, Sean Gautusa was playing a guitar and singing.
Gautusa, from local band H-Cee family, was
New Year’s Eve: New rules and border closures ring in 2021
Australia will ring in the new year with rising concerns over coronavirus cases in two states, new border restrictions and nationwide warnings for people to stay safe to prevent celebrations becoming superspreader events.
New Year’s Eve numbers: Powerball jackpots to $8 million in the last lotto for 2020
No one scooped the top prize last week after a Brisbane uni student in his 20s won $20 million a fortnight ago.
The last time an $8 million Powerball prize was won was in May when a retired couple from Townsville took two days to check their ticket and discover they had won.
What are the coronavirus rules in Canberra for New Year's Eve?
Health authorities have urged Canberrans to remain COVID-safe during New Year's Eve celebrations as more coronavirus cases are recorded in NSW and Victoria.
But the ACT hasn't moved to tighten restrictions on celebrations.
Google Doodle: Special New Year’s Eve animation with twinkling lights and confetti poppers wins hearts
While we all are gearing up to ring in the New Year, Google is also taking part in the celebrations and trying to get us in the party mood. Google is quite famous for its adorable trending doodles and their animated doodle for this New Year’s Eve has taken things up a notch. They recently shared a doodle and it is all about celebrations.
How to get tickets to Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display
Nobody will be allowed to enter the harbourside “green zones” without a special pass.
Even those who live or work in that area will be required to produce the pass if they re-enter the zone after 5pm on December 31.
Cricket Test match at SCG still going ahead with crowds but is an 'evolving situation'
The third cricket Test between Australia and India will go ahead in Sydney despite the growing COVID-19 clusters and strict new rules around social gatherings.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian rolled out new restrictions in the past 24 hours
Here’s the Weather Forecast for NYE and New Year’s Day in Australia [UPDATE]
We are fast approaching the end of 2020 (thank god), which calls for celebration on New Year’s Eve. The annual fireworks celebration will be happening a little differently this year. Some cities, like Sydney, are restricting the New Year’s Eve
Perth New Year’s Eve: The biggest and best events happening around the city
If there was ever a time to party like it’s 1999, get low, dance with somebody or bust a move — it is on the final night of 2020.
Whether you’re looking to celebrate in the CBD, prefer to see the year out with a five-
New Year’s Eve: How Queensland will ring in 2021
While many of the major displays were cancelled due to COVID-19, fireworks will still light up the sky around Queensland to celebrate the new year. FIND OUT WHERE.
It's the year that’s claimed ANZAC Day,
Where to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks in WA
As Western Australians prepare to celebrate one of the craziest years on record, 6PR have prepared a list of fireworks locations across the state.
6PR’s Mark Gibson and Andrea Burns spoke to Rob Cardile from Cardile
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