Lord mayor of Melbourne Nick Reece has defended the council's decision to continue the annual New Year's Eve tradition of a fireworks display despite backlash from people concerned with the cost-of-living crisis.

Lord mayor of Melbourne Nick Reece has defended the council's decision to continue the annual New Year's Eve tradition of a fireworks display despite backlash from people concerned with the cost-of-living crisis.

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Lord Mayor Nick Reece defends cost of New Year's Eve fireworks during cost-of-living crisis

Lead organiser at YIMBY Melbourne Jonathan O'Brien thinks it's a great move, but 3AW host Shane McInnes has questioned it.

Lead organiser at YIMBY Melbourne Jonathan O'Brien thinks it's a great move, but 3AW host Shane McInnes has questioned it.

Shane McInnes debates housing advocate over new high-rise building plans

Whilst Tom is getting hip surgery, Shane McInnes will keep you informed. Catch up on the full show here!

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Whilst Tom is getting hip surgery, Shane McInnes will keep you informed. Catch up on the full show here! You can listen live from 8:30am on 3AW 693 and network affiliates throughout Victoria. Get in touch with the show anytime by emailing <a href="mailto:mornings@3aw.com.au">mornings@3aw.com.au</a>&nbsp;
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3AW Mornings with Shane McInnes - Wed 18 Mar, 2026 - Full Show

Media analyst and co-creator of TV Blackbox, Robert McKnight, joined Shane McInnes.

Media analyst and co-creator of TV Blackbox, Robert McKnight, joined Shane McInnes.

Lord Mayor Nick Reece defends cost of New Year's Eve fireworks during cost-of-living crisis

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