Melbournians are preparing for the new year and the annual rooftops fireworks display

Hundreds of people are expected to flock to Melbourne’s CBD for a fireworks display and laser show

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00:00The final preparations are underway for the celebrations tonight in Melbourne CBD.

00:07I'm here at the Transport Bar, which is in the heart of the CBD.

00:09It's one of many venues that are expecting hundreds of guests tonight, hoping to bring

00:14in the new year.

00:15There'll be two sets of fireworks tonight.

00:17There'll be the regular midnight display, but before that there'll be a family-friendly

00:21firework display at 9.30.

00:23Massive crowds are expected to catch a glimpse of the rooftop fireworks and the laser displays.

00:29There'll be different celebration zones across the city today.

00:33There'll be celebration zones at Docklands, Flagstaff Gardens, Treasury Gardens and the

00:39Shrine, and the midnight fireworks will be visible from anywhere that has a view of the

00:43city skyline.

00:45And for anyone that's travelling in and out of the CBD today, there'll be free public

00:49transport from 6 o'clock tonight until 6 o'clock tomorrow morning.