Why Territorians make the best Defence recruits
The federal government has its eyes on the Territory – and its teenage talent. Read why it says Territorians make better soldiers than ‘southern recruits’.
Bombing Of Darwin
How Richard ‘Sandy’ Corr survived the Darwin bombings
As Japanese bombs rained down on Darwin, a group of Aussies- including a teenager – jumped off the cliffs of Parliament House to survive the carnage. This is Richard ‘Sandy’ Corr’s story.
In pictures: Territorians pause for Bombing of Darwin’s 82nd anniversary
Thousands were in attendance as Australians, Americans and Japanese gathered to commemorate Darwin’s darkest day. SEE THE PHOTOS.
Plans set for 82nd anniversary of bombing of Darwin
Darwin will commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the day 680 bombs were dropped on the harbour, in the first and largest air raid against Australia during World War II, on Monday 19 February. See the event.
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RAAF Centenary, post COVID, make for special ‘21 Anzac Day
COMMEMORATIONS for Anzac Day todayare expected to be bigger than ever, with the Territory the only jurisdiction in Australia to have a regular Dawn Service Ceremony not impacted by COVID-19
Legacy of Brian Jones remains at the heart of his family 50 years on
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Bombing of Darwin veteran passes away aged 99
One of the three surviving Bombing of Darwin heroes passed away earlier this week.
Bombing of Katherine commemorated 79 years on
SEVENTY-NINE years ago on Monday, about 90 bombs rained down on Katherine as nine Japanese aircraft bombed the then-tiny Top End town in a shock raid
RSL Australia drives $6m national grant program
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