If the 2009 is going to be anything like the 2003 one, it will sure be a great one! Living in the UK watching a fireworks show usually means freezing your bits off! Well, not in Brisbane, I loved just wearing a t-shirt, some shorts and a pair of flip flops. I so wish I could go here again this year! Definitely recommend it! ps. Southbank is awesome too, the 'fake' beach is so cool!