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Bombing Of Darwin

In an interview with the NT News, Military historian Mat McLachlan has shared his analysis of how the Bombing of Darwin shaped Australia's approach to the pacific and how a separate battle three years later symbolises how quickly things can change in war.

Why Bombing of Darwin was Australia’s ‘lowest point’ and changed the world

The Bombing of Darwin, coupled with the Fall of Singapore just days before, marked the “lowest point” of the Pacific theatre for Australia, says a military historian, who has shared his analysis on the chain reaction caused by the tragic event.

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Rare bird to fly over Darwin Skies

A new tourist attraction is winging its way to Darwin and the man piloting it is one of the city’s most loveable characters Stefan Wood. Find out more about it.

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Maria Rioli playing for the Palmerston Magpies in the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: Patch Clapp / AFLNT Media

Northern Territory

REPLAY: Tiwi clutch win in NTFL women’s thriller

The Tiwi Bombers women clutched the win against a fast-finishing North Darwin outfit, with one of their stars managing a four-goal haul. Watch the REPLAY here.

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Shaun Wauchope playing for the Nightcliff Dragons in the NRL NT. Picture: Patch Clapp / NRL NT

Northern Territory

Nightcliff clinch minor premiership in late surge against Brothers

The Nightcliff Dragons struck late to claim the minor premiership in a thrilling final match of the NRL NT regular season against Darwin Brothers. Relive all the action here.

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World War II Darwin Tunnels, Australia Underground Museum introduces its first ADFA MAN Experience in Darwin Waterfront.Robert Marchant and Garret Benson Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Immersive tour into Darwin’s ’top secret’ underground history

Darwin’s World War Two history has a new 21st century take with an immersive AR tour of the old fuel storage tunnels. SEE THE VIDEO.

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Divers on a documentation trip to Japanese WW2 wreck of I -124.Picture: Steve Trewavas/Major Projects Australia

WATCH: Darwin doco offers deep dive into WWII history

A documentary team surfaced the secrets of a WWII submarine in Darwin’s waters. Watch the film here.

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Consul-General of Japan Shuichi Tokuda said Japan and Australia were on course for peace and reconciliation at the I-124 submarine memorial. Picture: Sierra Haigh

‘Common humanity’: Submariners’ memorial sets course for peace

Sand from the ocean floor where 80 Japanese submariners remain entombed has been spread at a Darwin memorial in the ongoing journey toward peace.

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An unidentified sailor on board HMAS Platypus watches smoke bollowing from MV Neptuna after she was destroyed during the first Japanese air raid on Darwin. Picture: Australian War Memorial.

Inside astonishing Darwin bombing story

Extraordinary footage captured on a smuggled camera tells a new story of the bombing of Darwin 81 years later.

Surviving Bombing of Darwin veteran 101-year-old Brian Winspear is in Darwin for the 80th anniversary.Picture: Glenn Campbell

‘Saddened’: Last surviving Bombing of Darwin veteran reflects

WWII veteran Brian Winspear was just 20 when Darwin was bombed but he remembers the terrifying day vividly. The centenarian shares his memories … and his love for Lexus cars.

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A window into our past: Historic Bombing of Darwin photos

The Bombing of Darwin was 81 years ago but several historic photos offer a glimpse of the past. See the pictures here.

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Royal Australian Artillery 8th/12th Regiment GNR Mia Johns will be participating in the 81st Bombing of Darwin commemoration. Picture: Sierra Haigh

What to expect from Darwin’s most ‘sombre’ day

Top End regiments of the Australian Defence Force are set to simulate a ‘sombre’ attack on the city during the 81st Bombing of Darwin commemoration. Watch the dress rehearsal here.

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ADF Catafalq party during the 80th anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin at Darwins Esplanade.Picture: Glenn Campbell

‘Something we must remember’: Bombing of Darwin services

Several events across the Top End will commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin. Find out how you can take part here.

Senichiro Fujita attended the opening of the Darwin Memorial Uniting Church in 1960, where his father donated 77 bronze crosses to the church as a symbol of peace. The crosses were crafted from scrap salvaged during the Fujita salvage operation, and one is on display in Luke Gosling's Canberra office. Picture: Supplied

‘Pillar of society’: Territory mourns loss of historical link

The Top End community is mourning the loss of a key figure in Darwin’s history. Read the touching tributes.

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New NT Cattlemen's Association president David Connolly. Picture: Supplied

‘Very bright future’: Cattle boss to represent NT on national ag board

A Territory cattle king has won a surprise national honour. Read what he will bring to the job.

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