AUSTRALIA

Fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge during New Year's eve celebrations January 1, 2007. The celebrations, costing around A$4 million ($3 million) and including 3,000 kilograms (6,612 lb) of explosives and pyrotechnics, are being called 'A Diamond Night in the Emerald City'. The new year also brings up the 75th anniversary of the Harbour Bridge, with celebrations scheduled in March. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA)