Sydney's iconic New Year's Eve fireworks display could be cancelled this year owing to the ongoing industrial action by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) seeking pay rises and improvements to working conditions.

Sydney New Year's fireworks, one of the world's most spectacular celebrations of the calendar change, face being scrapped because of industrial action by train workers, police said Friday.

New Year's Eve fireworks on Sydney's harbour could be canned due to safety concerns, Australian police said on Friday. New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb said she had "grave concerns" about safety given industrial action by transport unions in the city.

The New Year's Eve fireworks in Sydney could be cancelled over safety concerns for millions of spectators amid the rail union threatening more strikes.

Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks could be cancelled due to train strike, police warn - Union accuses police of scaremongering over industrial action

Sydney's famous New Year's Eve fireworks are at risk of being canceled this year due to rail union strikes. Karen Webb, the New South Wales police commissioner, said she was mulling a proposal to cancel the fireworks,

People travelling to the Randwick races, Carols in the Domain and Big Bash cricket are being warned of delays up to 40 minutes as industrial action rolls on.

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union has accused NSW Police of "scaring the public" over threats to cancel the New Year's Eve fireworks due to industrial action potentially impacting public safety.

The New South Wales government has lost its latest legal challenge to stop the threat of strikes on Sydney's rail network, putting the city's showpiece New Year's Eve firework event in jeopardy.