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Fifty years ago, Cyclone Tracy flattened Darwin—and Australia's attitude to disasters changed forever
Exactly 50 years ago, on Christmas Eve 1974, Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin and left a trail of devastation. It remains one of the most destructive natural events in Australia's history. Wind speeds ...
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The unhappy true story behind iconic Cyclone Tracy image, as told by the late subject’s daughter
Ms Venslovas said four days before Cyclone Tracy, the family had travelled to Port Augusta, from where her father took a telephone call on Christmas Day saying Darwin had been destroyed.
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Before and after: Interactive map reveals Cyclone Tracy’s trail of destruction
“We encourage people to try and find their address, or place of significance, on the map to compare Darwin post Cyclone Tracy to the vibrant and multicultural city it is today,” a City of ...
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Cyclone Tracy: Aftermath and recovery explored in new documentary
The documentary is among a slew of local productions focusing on Cyclone Tracy and its aftermath. The pick of those was the Sky News produced Cyclone Tracy - 50 Years On, which was brim-full of ...
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Cyclone Tracy memorial pays tribute to survivors' 'unbreakable spirit'
A Christmas morning heralded by soft rain but with the memory of nature's unimaginable ferocity. Memories of terror and devastation, but also sheer resilience. The ...
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‘Nature at its very worst’: Monument unveiled 50 years on from Cyclone Tracy tragedy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended a dawn service to mark 50 years since Cyclone Tracy hit. Picture: NewsWire/AIIM Photography Darwin. Mr Albanese was present for the unveiling of a monument ...