A strike by railway workers threatened to cancel Sydney's New Year's fireworks until a last-ditch deal was reached between union representatives and Australia's government.
The unions and the government are at odds over pay, and the workers have threatened a walkout. Ministers had feared that too many people would struggle to find their way home after the NYE show if railway operations are hindered, DW reports.
The unions have now agreed to cancel the strike, although pay negotiations are due to resume in the coming weeks.
Up to 250,000 people are expected to travel into the city next Tuesday to see the colorful show, featuring over 8.5 tons of fireworks and pyrotechnics, many launched from the Sydney Harbor Bridge.
