Cyclone Tracy, which struck Darwin on Dec. 25, 1974, caused widespread destruction, flattening most buildings and displacing tens of thousands of residents. The Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 ...
For Stephanie Brown, processing memories through art has been one way to heal from some of the trauma caused by Cyclone Tracy several decades ago. Her untitled painting is part of an exhibition of ...
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.
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.
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.
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.