Cyclone Tracy flattened Darwin

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.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pays tribute to survivors, Darwin at Cyclone Tracy memorial unveiling
Before first light on Christmas morning, hundreds gathered at East Point Reserve to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy, including the nation’s prime minister, who said the disaster brought out the best in the NT and Australia.
50 years on: Cyclone Tracy's devastation still haunts Darwin survivors
In the early hours of Christmas Day 1974, a tropical cyclone swept through Darwin... leaving an indelible mark on the city and its people. Severe Tropical Cyclone Tracy is regarded as one of the most significant cyclones in Australia's history.
Survivors mark 50 years since Cyclone Tracy left Darwin 'in ruins'
The prime minister has joined survivors from Darwin and around the country to mark five decades since Cyclone Tracy, one of the worst natural disasters in Australian history.
PM remembers ‘dark shadow’ of Cyclone Tracy, and Darwin’s resurrection, 50 years on
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Darwin to mark the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy, Australia’s largest peacetime evacuation and reconstruction.
Would Darwin withstand Cyclone Tracy today and in a climate change future?
Cyclone Tracy and its total destruction of Darwin prompted a national overhaul of the National Construction Code. But some building industry experts argue it doesn't provide enough protection.
Fifty Years Ago, Cyclone Tracy Devastated Darwin. The Lessons From It Have Still Not Been Learnt
It is hard to comprehend the force with which Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin early on Christmas Day, 1974. It was so ferocious that it killed 66 peopl
Cyclone Tracy: Darwin Unveils 50th Anniversary Memorial
Today, the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy was marked by a solemn ceremony and the unveiling of a commemorative memorial at East Point.The event was
Prime Minister commemorates the 50-year anniversary of Cyclone Tracy from Darwin
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will spend Christmas Day in Darwin, which is commemorating the 50-year anniversary of Cyclone Tracy.
Cyclone Tracy memorial pays tribute to survivors' 'unbreakable spirit'
The prime minister has joined survivors from Darwin and around the country to mark five decades since Cyclone Tracy, one of ...
A city renewed after Cyclone Tracy tragedy: Jared Archibald, Steven Farram reflect on rebuild
Cyclone Tracy left in its wake a decimated Darwin that took years to recover and rebuild, and it of course left its scars, ...
The unhappy true story behind iconic Cyclone Tracy image, as told by the late subject’s daughter
The daughter of the man featured on the front cover of the NT News’ Cyclone Tracy 50th anniversary supplement has shed ...
Cyclone Tracy: 50 years after Tracy hit Darwin, locals recall how stoicism shined
Now 70 years old, Alan Haines walks into Darwin’s St. Mary’s Star Of The Sea Cathedral. He sits in a front pew, stares into ...
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‘Not forgotten’: PM pays tribute to Cyclone Tracy victims 50 years on
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spent his Christmas Day in Darwin reflecting on one of the worst natural disasters ever ...