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Booze Warning as Crowds Gather for New Year's Eve in Australia

by Thilaka Ravi on December 31, 2009 at 2:08 PM Lifestyle News

Australian officials urged revellers to restrict their drinking as thousands of people gathered for New Year's Eve celebrations on Thursday.

Booze Warning as Crowds Gather for New Year's Eve in Australia

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As tourists and young people began packing Sydney Harbour front for the traditional fireworks display, state officials warned party-goers that police would be out in force.

"Whether you're drink-driving, riding a push bike while you're drunk, behaving like an idiot on one of our buses or trains, or underage drinking, police will be there to make sure they catch you," police minister Michael Daley said.

"If you're one of these fools that can't handle their grog (alcohol) and likes to go out and ruin other people's nights, make yourself a new year's resolution to grow up and behave yourself and start practising that on New Year's Eve."

Youth Minister Kate Ellis warned that too much alcohol could turn the occasion into a "nightmare" for young people.

"I don't want to see a night out turn into a nightmare for young people and their families -- it's no way to start the new year," she said.

"If you're over 18, enjoy a drink, but don't ruin the party for everyone with drunken violence and reckless decisions."

Melbourne police also said they would be out in force at the city's Sensation dance party to search for illegal drugs.

"We are not out to dampen celebrations. Our primary aim is to ensure that those attending have a safe and enjoyable night," said Inspector Stephen Beith.

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