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Brisbane welcomes 2025 with crowds gathering beside the river

Original report: ABC News · 1 January 2025 at 6:47 pm (Brisbane time)

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What we know so far

Brisbane residents and visitors welcomed 2025 at the city's riverfront celebrations. ABC News reported that crowds gathered on the banks of the Brisbane River to watch fireworks and welcome the new year. The published video captures the atmosphere of the celebrations. This entry is a dated historical brief, not an announcement of a current event.

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