In its 38th year, the Northbridge Community Fireworks is a long-standing event known for its emphasis on family and community engagement, hosted by Northbridge Rotary.
Traditionally attracting a wide cross-section of the local population, the event has a reputation as a highlight on the local calendar. However, the 2025 event was disrupted by youth-related disturbances, including a major physical altercation and severely intoxicated youths requiring medical attention.
Following these incidents, the Club commissioned a full review, informed by a meeting held between Rotary representatives, NSW Police North Shore PAC, the Willoughby Mayor and representatives of Northbridge Plaza on 20 May 2025, and incorporating feedback from professional security employed for the event, event partners including the RFS and St Johns Ambulance, third party suppliers including food vans and volunteers.
The review identified control gaps and provided recommendations for strengthening future risk mitigation and maintaining the event’s core values of safety and inclusion.
A summary of recommendations made to the Fireworks 2026 committee is detailed below. The review is not being released in full as certain matters remain under police investigation and are likely to be the subject of further legal action.



















