South Australians prepare for the new year’s fireworks display in Adelaide

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In Adelaide, tens of thousands of people are expected on the beach tonight to bring in the new year, with major events also taking place in and around the CBD

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00:00It's not too busy here yet, but Glenelg Beach is expected to be heaving tonight, with about

00:0750,000 people set to come here to say goodbye to 2024.

00:12There will be fireworks displays at 9.30pm and midnight, and the beachfront is expected

00:18to be popular with people, with fireworks displays also at Brighton and Semaphore beaches.

00:24In the city, about 40,000 people are set to gather by the Adelaide foreshore for two fireworks

00:30shows there, an early family display followed by the main show at midnight.

00:35And a bumper crowd is also expected for the Strikers' traditional New Year's Eve Big

00:39Bash League game taking place against the Perth Scorchers.

00:43Police say they will not tolerate any violence or antisocial behaviour as South Australians

00:48ring in the new year.

00:50Take responsibility for yourself, for your family and your friends, because we just want

00:55to see you get home safely.

00:56Police say they'll have a high presence at major events across the state and are urging

01:01motorists to be careful on the roads.

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