Alice Springs comes together for special Christmas lunch
The Red Centre capital has been treated to a special Christmas lunch, thanks to dozens of volunteers who gave up their Christmas Day. See the pics.
Northern Territory
Darwin ‘stronger than ever’, PM says, as Tracy monument unveiled
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.
‘Highly volatile’: Union’s Christmas concerns for NT corrections staff
Despite a fresh injection of correctional officers, and more on the way, the United Workers Union’s NT secretary says existing officers, particularly in Alice Springs, will be working days up to 16 hours to cover shortfalls.
Forgotten Navy ladies vital to Tracy clean-up finally get moment in sun
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.
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Christmas horror: The day Tracy came to town
Fifty years ago, Christmas Day delivered death and destruction to the 47,000 residents of Darwin.
More security guards, support workers for troubled Darwin housing complex
A public housing complex tucked away in the suburbs of Darwin is set to benefit from greater support services, with the Country Liberal Party splashing $850,000 in a bid to combat anti-social behaviour.
Cyclone Tracy: Aftermath and recovery explored in new documentary
The role of defence and civil agencies in the aftermath of Cyclone Tracy is explored in a new documentary to screen Boxing Day, the latest in a number of productions commemorating the disaster and Darwin’s recovery.
Young Top End dealer locked up for cocaine, cannabis operation
A young tradie whose discharge of a sawn-off rifle led police to uncover a “not insignificant” drug supply operation will spend actual time in custody. Find out why.
‘Lightning illuminated the destruction’: Maley recalls how his family survived
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.
VIPs locked in for Cyclone Tracy memorial unveiling
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.
Resident leaves Territory town after ‘citizen’s arrest’
Residents of a Territory town are disputing a police citizen’s arrest claim. Read what happened.
NT road toll rises to 59 ahead of Christmas after Berrimah crash
A 60-year-old woman was killed in a fatal pedestrian strike, bringing the total lives lost on NT roads this year to 59 ahead of Christmas. The Prime Minister in Darwin has issued a reminder to motorists.
‘Part of the Australian story’: Albanese reflects on Cyclone Tracy anniversary
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.
Shortest escape in history?: NT prisoners’ bid for freedom lasts minutes
An alleged mad dash for freedom by two prisoners in the Red Centre has proved short lived, with police arresting them in minutes. Find out more.
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