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Bombing Of Darwin

Luke Gosling OAM, MP, Richard Marles Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, Brigadier Colin Bassett and Brigadier Doug Pashley CSC at Robertsons Barracks, NT, announcing a new training facility on February 20, 2025. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Weapons training simulation unveiled at Territory defence base

A new training simulation aimed at replicating the sights, sounds and pressures of military combat has been unveiled at Darwin’s top defence base. Find out how it works.

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Jill Flett holding a picture of her mother, Mary Bland. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

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‘A nightmare trip’: Bombing of Darwin survivor shares family’s tale of terror

More than 1000 gathered to honour the men and women who fought, suffered and sacrificed when Japanese forces mounted two air raids on Darwin on February 19, 1942 – including a survivor.

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Hundreds gathered to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin at a ceremony at the Darwin Cenotaph on February 19, 2025. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

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50+ photos: Hundreds commemorate Bombing of Darwin

Hundreds gathered to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin at a ceremony at the Darwin Cenotaph.

Bombing veteran Brian Winspear lays a wreath at the cenotaph during the 80th anniversary commemorations of the Bombing of Darwin at Darwins Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

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Dignitaries to attend Bombing of Darwin commemoration

Australian dignitaries, ADF leaders, and descendants of survivors will come together on Wednesday to commemorate the anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin. Here’s what to expect.

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National Trust Darwin branch secretary Fay Gurr at Burnett House, the main attraction of the 2024 Heritage Festival. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

‘Bombers, bulldozers, cyclones’: Inside NT’s grandest old house

Visitors to Burnett House can step back in time to the ‘old Darwin’ with a special Mother’s Day high tea – but there is plenty more to do at this year’s Heritage Festival.

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the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Darwin Cenotaph Picture: Glenn Campbell

Full guide: Anzac Day events in the Territory

From Dawn Services to two-up, here is your full guide to what Anzac Day events are happening across the Territory. Free read.

Luke Gosling and Matt Thistlethwaite as Australians, Americans and Japanese gather before the USS Peary Memorial, Darwin Esplanade, to commemorate the Bombing of Darwin. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

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’.

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Richard Corr in his post messenger uniform. Mr Corr would survive the 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.

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Cpl Simmons Cory, Sgt Mackey Valentino, Cpl Goldman III Alexander and LCpl Luzier Austin as Australians, Americans and Japanese gather before the USS Peary Memorial, Darwin Esplanade, to commemorate the Bombing of Darwin. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

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.

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VINTAGE IMAGE OF DARWIN BOMBING ESCAPE SEPTEMBER 13 2020 DESTINATION - DARWIN

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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Predator Run exercise held in Darwin by Australian Defence Force. Picture: Defence Imagery

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.

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Luca McGuinness at the 2023 Dinah Beach Yacht Club Viking Funeral. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

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.

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His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie at the Darwin Cenotaph's Remembrance Day service, 2023. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

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.

Northern Territory

Dr Norman Cramps and Luke Gosling OAM MP view the M3 Lee Grant Medium Battle Tank during a recent visit. Picture: Supplied

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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