History & Culture
Capturing despair
Nothing quite brought home the national shock of the tragedy of Cyclone Tracy in 1974 like this image. But what’s the full story behind it?
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History & Culture
On this day in history: Cyclone Tracy
In 1974, Territorians had to pitch in together on Christmas morning after raging Cyclone Tracy flattened 70 per cent of Darwin.
History & Culture
Cyclone Tracy: Images of Christmas Day, 40 years ago
It wasn’t until the dark of midnight, on Christmas Day, 25 December 1974, that Cyclone Tracy really began to make an impact.