Newcastle, Australia, boosts New Year's Eve fireworks with audio description for visually impaired attendees.

Newcastle, Australia, is enhancing its New Year's Eve celebrations with an audio description for the fireworks display, aiming to make the event more accessible for people with low vision or blindness. The city introduces a sensory zone and other inclusive features, with over 35,000 attendees expected at the Harbour Foreshore precinct. Maitland will also host a family-friendly event with its own fireworks display.

December 02, 2024
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