Year in review: Triumphs and tragedies of Defence in the NT
From sombre memorials and tragedies to strengthening relationships with allies, 2023 was a big year for Defence in the NT.
Bombing Of Darwin
2023 in photos: The NT’s best visuals of the year
From memorials to milestones, sports to socials, 2023 has proven to be a vibrant display of colour and emotion. See the NT News’ photographer’s top pictures of the year.
In photos: Heroes remembered at touching Darwin service
Hundreds of people turned out to pay their respects at the 2023 Darwin Remembrance Day Service on Saturday. SEE THE PHOTOS.
Military Museum receives thousands in funding for rare tank
The rare World War II tank will be preserved for future generations with the help of federal funding.
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Thousands commemorate Bombing of Darwin 79 years on
WITH the roar of fighter jets, the crack of machine gun fire and plumes of smoke filling the air, several thousand people yesterday had a taste of what it must have been like when the first Japanese bombs fell on Darwin – and war first came to Australia – on February 19, 1942.
ANZAC Day will return to normal this year after COVID chaos
THIS year’s Anzac Day commemorations are on track to be held as normal this year
Bombing of Darwin veteran, 100, looks forward to next year
AT THE ripe old age of 100, Bombing of Darwin veteran Brian Winspear says he is now looking forward to next year’s 80th anniversary commemoration because ‘that will really be a big bash’
Veterans to miss Bombing of Darwin Ceremony
BOMBING of Darwin veteran Basil Stahl won’t sadly travel to the Top End this year
‘A huge moment’: Museum director calls for greater recognition of Bombing of Darwin
THE Bombing of Darwin was the first time foreign war reached Australia’s shores – yet it’s an event in our defence history that far too few Australians are even aware of, according to a local historian
Hundreds turn out to remember fallen troops on Remembrance Day
HUNDREDS of Territorians have braved the heat to pay their respects on Remembrance Day, standing and remembering the soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the safe future of Australia.
Territorians to commemorate the fallen this Remembrance Day
TERRITORIANS will stand and remember the fallen soldiers who gave their life to let the nation live on today, Remembrance Day.
Bombing of Darwin hero turns 100
ONE of Darwin’s greatest wartime heroes, Brian Winspear, has turned 100 years old today, some 80 years after he helped defend the Top End in the Bombing of Darwin.
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