More than a quarter of a million people have signed a petition seeking to cancel New Year's Eve fireworks in Sydney, but they will go ahead regardless. In response to the petition, Sydney lord mayor Clover Moore on December 10 said the fireworks were planned 15 months in advance and couldn't be canned. READ MORE:* Australian bushfires: Thousands sign petition to scrap Sydney's iconic NYE fireworks* Sydney Harbour Bridge closes, causing traffic chaos, after man's illegal climb* ‘A freak thing’: Exploding canister blamed for Australian fireworks mishapShe said the display generates AU$130 million (NZ$135m) for the NSW economy. The Harbour Bridge will be closed in both directions from 11pm until 1.30am, a statement from the Transport Management Centre said on Friday. More than 4000 spectator vessels are expected on Sydney Harbour.

Source: Stuff December 28, 2019 20:26 UTC