courteneyfish:
Nice, but spending £5M on fireworks is a strange priority. Just my opinion.
Whilst I do respect your opinion, the influx of tourists into Sydney for the fireworks does generate coniderable revenue. I know for a fact most flights into Sydney in the days leading up to NY's eve are at, or close to capacity.
I would equate it to having the Olympics but canning the Opening and Closing Ceremonies....but thats just my opinion.