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 ...

As part of the 50-year anniversary of Cyclone Tracy, the City of Darwin released a new interactive map to the public.

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 ...

In the early hours of Christmas Day, 1974, Darwin was changed forever. 50 years ago Cyclone Tracy claimed the lives of 66 people, destroying most of the town. 19 year old sailor Sue Bigham was ...

Fifty years ago, soon after midnight on Christmas Day 1974, Cyclone Tracy tore through Darwin, leaving a trail of destruction that killed at least 66 people. It damaged or destroyed more than 80 ...

Cyclone Tracy tore a path of destruction through Darwin that would take years to repair. Gusts reached 217km/h before measuring instruments failed, and 66 people were killed as buildings blew apart ...

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 people, partly or completely destroyed 10,000 homes ...

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.

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 ...

Christmas has a special meaning in Darwin. Like anywhere else it’s a time to relax with family and friends, but it’s also a time to remember the day Darwin changed forever, writes Matt Cunningham.