Newcastle was one of 60 applications for fireworks exceptions that were approved by the NSWRFS and NSW FIRE AND RESCUE. The total number of applications was around 6000. Newcastle Council CEO Jermery Bath said “I don’t think there would be a single person anywhere in NSW, suffering from bushfires or from drought, who would want to deny someone living in Newcastle the opportunity to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a couple of fireworks. Jermery Bath Newcastle City Council CEO There has been an out pour of disgust from people on social media from those affected by bushfires, but there are also just...