Thousands left Darwin after Cyclone Tracy, some for safety, some for good. But the strength of many built up a new, stronger Darwin, and left indelible changes on the way we built our city.
Before first light on Christmas morning, hundreds gathered at East Point Reserve to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy and witness the unveiling of a new monument. See the photos.
They were the only servicewomen who stood shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts during Cyclone Tracy and its immediate aftermath, yet until now they’ve been ‘wiped from history’. A new book has changed that.
Deputy Chief Minister Gerard Maley was brought to tears as he recalled narrowly surviving Cyclone Tracy, huddled under a table and pelted with bricks as the roof flew off their shelter.
As families across the nation spend their Christmas morning opening presents, hundreds – including the PM – will gather at East Point Reserve to remember Cyclone Tracy.
Fifty years since Cyclone Tracy tore through Darwin, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid a visit to the new exhibit at MAGNT to reflect on the tragedy. SEE THE PICTURES.
Larrakia Elder Bilawara Lee has shared her incredible Cyclone Tracy story in an original composition. LISTEN TO AUNTY B AND THE DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
How do you save a plane from a cyclone in the Territory? Hint – it involves multiple cartons of beer, and holding on for dear life for the night. Read his story as retold by fellow a pilot.
A wedding, a cyclone, and an abandoned building: how one woman’s exploring uncovered a photo album 50 years lost.
These days she is one of Australia’s top Salvation Army commanders, but on December 24, 1974, she was a 16-year-old girl cowering in a kitchen alongside her family as Tracy ripped apart their Nightcliff home.
A long-forgotten piece of Cyclone Tracy memorabilia is set to return to Darwin. Read its story.
Christmas has a special meaning in Darwin. Like anywhere else it’s a time to relax with family and friends, but it’s also a time to remember the day Darwin changed forever, writes Matt Cunningham.
Don’t miss The NT News’ special liftout commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy – honouring the resilience and stories of Darwin’s recovery.
Leading up to the 50-year anniversary of Cyclone Tracy, Antony Bullock has emerged as the ‘unofficial messenger’ for survivors. When the cyclone struck, Antony was 12 and had just arrived from war-torn Zimbabwe. This is his story.
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