BigPond News | 500000 to ring in New Year in Melbourne Ninemsn About 600 police officers will patrol Melbourne's CBD on New Year's Eve to ensure festivities are not disrupted by anti-social behaviour. Organisers expect 500000 people to gather in the city for the New Year's Eve celebrations, including a spectacular ... Countdown to a city spectacular Don't let your New Year's Eve gold be spoiled by blue Melbourne's NYE fireworks exempt from fire ban |