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New Cyclone Tracy exhibition opens in Darwin ahead of 50th anniversary

A replica Holden Torana, adorned with infamous graffiti, is one of dozens of new items at the redeveloped permanent exhibition.

Published: 10h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 4:31amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Extreme Weather Eventsby Robert Baird

NT paramedics fear 'failing their patients' due to poor governance

Frontline workers at the Northern Territory's troubled private ambulance service are calling for a government overhaul of St John NT following a damning report into its governance and culture.

St John paramedics face high levels of violence in comparison to other states and territories.

Published: 16h agoFri 6 Dec 2024 at 10:47pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Ambulance Serviceby Annabel Bowles

Man who attempted to hide woman's body after Darwin hit-and-run released on appeal

A man who covered up an Indigenous woman's hit-and-run death on a Darwin highway has had his sentence reduced on appeal, with the NT Court of Criminal Appeal finding the sentence was manifestly excessive.

Published: YesterdayFri 6 Dec 2024 at 4:14amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Olivana Lathouris

More Australian Gen Z men are turning to God, while Gen Z women leave the church in large numbers

New Australian research has found that young men are identifying as Christian and seeing the benefits of organised religion at much higher rates than women of the same generation.

a young man and young woman hype up the crowd on the stage of a Christian youth camp

Published: ThuThu 5 Dec 2024 at 7:30pmSource: triple j HackTopic: Christianityby Shalailah Medhora

Two turtles killed, four others injured after break-in at popular Darwin tourist attraction

Police say two children under the age of 10 are believed to have broken into the reptile park, killing two turtles and injuring four others.

Published: ThuThu 5 Dec 2024 at 7:52amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Animal Cruelty

Builder of defective Darwin homes loses appeal, still owes more than $2.7m to homeowners

The homes in Bellamack were found to be riddled with defects such as water leaks and cracked tiles, making them unsafe during severe weather.

A man standing outside a building and smiling grimly.

Published: ThuThu 5 Dec 2024 at 5:48amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Housing Construction Industryby Matt Garrick

The Cyclone Tracy story you have to hear

Diane Bowers survival of Cyclone Tracy had it all, from flying motorbikes to missing guns

Duration: 18 minutes 1 second

Published: ThuThu 5 Dec 2024 at 3:25amSource: Listenwith Adam Steer

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Remembering Tracy | Part 2: The Cyclone Arrives

On Christmas eve 1974, as Cyclone Tracy steadily tracked towards Darwin, few were prepared for the magnitude of what was about to hit them.

Duration: 26 minutes 1 second

Source: ABC Radio DarwinTopic: Extreme Weather Events

Remembering Tracy | Part 1: Before

Relaxed. Tight-knit. Unique. Just some words commonly used to describe life in Darwin before the night of Christmas eve 1974.

Duration: 16 minutes 14 seconds

Source: ABC Radio DarwinTopic: Extreme Weather Events

Remembering Tracy | Part 4: Evacuating and returning

In the days following Cyclone Tracy, over 30 thousand people were evacuated from Darwin.

Monochrome of people walking toward a plane on a runway.

Duration: 26 minutes 25 seconds

Source: ABC Radio DarwinTopic: Extreme Weather Events

Remembering Tracy | Part 3: Emerging from the rubble

On Christmas Day 1974, the residents of Darwin were in a state of shock.

Duration: 26 minutes 27 seconds

Source: ABC Radio DarwinTopic: Extreme Weather Events

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Maxine and Brian Kunde survived cyclone Tracy

50 years ago on Christmas eve in Darwin - Cyclone Tracy hit causing destruction. ABC News visits Maxine and Brian Kunde who talk about their experience surviving cyclone Tracy.

Cylcone Tracy 50 years. Landscape of houses and cars destroyed by cyclone tracy.

Duration: 2 minutes 1 second

Source: ABC News

Tou Ruchkaew says there are many opportunities to succeed in the mango industry.

Tou has a mango orchard with 70,000 trees, many of which she grafted herself.

Duration: 23 seconds

Source: ABC News

Calisto Dos Santos Jesus who has been coming from East Timor to her farm for the past decade.

Duration: 11 seconds

Source: ABC News

Calls for more action to tackle domestic violence in NT

The Northern Territory has the highest rates of domestic violence in the country. The NT Coroner is calling for greater action to stop the violence.

Duration: 11 minutes 40 seconds

Source: 7.30

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NT's fireworks night sees multiple injuries and community shed burnt down

Emergency services say there have been several injuries, including facial burns to a six-month-old and burns to the groin region of a 37-year-old man, during the annual night when people can legally let off fireworks in the Northern Territory.

Source: ABC Radio DarwinTopic: Community and Societyby Steve Vivian

Japanese World War II bomb discovered, then detonated, in Darwin Harbour near CBD

The bomb squad was called in when a 60-kilogram World War II-era bomb was dug up by construction workers during excavation at Stokes Hill Wharf near Darwin City. Then, they blew it up.

An old bomb is seen lying atop dirt at a construction site.

Duration: 12 seconds

Source: ABC Radio Darwinby Steve Vivian

CJ Rankin has 40 flying hours under her belt. Next year, she's training with Qantas

On a tiny red-dirt airstrip surrounded by small aircraft, teen pilot CJ Rankin is taking lessons to join the ranks of Qantas. It's a long way from where she grew up.

Smiling woman wearing t-shirt with Aboriginal flag stands on airstrip with her pilot's headphones

Source: ABC Radio DarwinTopic: Indigenous Australiansby Amanda Parkinson

Darwin woman forced to fly interstate for a cancer diagnosis, but the NT government denies there's a problem

Late last year, a Darwin woman flew to the Gold Coast for a scan after being told she'd face a 10-week wait locally. Her doctor says it may have saved her breast.

Source: ABC Radio DarwinTopic: Breast Cancerby Shanelle Tobin and Nicole Curby

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ABC Local Radio is proud to partner with Foodbank for our ABC Gives end of year appeal. For every $1 donated by you, Foodbank provides 2 meals to Australians doing it tough. Brighten your community and donate now.

Published: 4 Nov 2024Mon 4 Nov 2024 at 10:37pmSource: ABC Gives

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Fri Fix: an F1 feud and India's women disappoint

It may be the final race of the Formula 1 season but tensions are high as two stars of the sport are in a very public feud.

Two F1 drivers stare intently at each other as they sit opposite during a press conference ahead of a big race.

Duration: 13 minutes 48 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Todd Greenberg on private investment, managing India and Australia's ageing stars

Incoming CA Chief Executive Todd Greenberg is about to get busy. He's going to try to fix cricket's financial struggles, get along with India, ensure our national teams stay competitive and consider how to improve the T20 leagues.

Australian Cricketers' Association CEO Todd Greenberg

Duration: 14 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Why Jack Doohan’s F1 debut is a $40m gamble

The son of an Australian sporting legend making his F1 debut in the last race of the season. The Jack Doohan story is already captivating, but there's even more to it than you might appreciate.

F1 reserve driver Jack Doohan during the launch of the Alpine F1 car, wearing a racing suit with no helmet

Duration: 11 minutes

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Tell em he's dreaming... of an NFL career

Jordan Petaia was once the most exciting young talent in Australian rugby, now he's trying to make it in the NFL. The sometime Wallaby has explained why playing American football is his dream and what he needs to do to achieve it.

A Wallabies player passes the ball to his right while being tackled by a Georgian opponent at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Duration: 14 minutes

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

NT News

New Cyclone Tracy exhibition opens in Darwin ahead of 50th anniversary

A replica Holden Torana, adorned with infamous graffiti, is one of dozens of new items at the redeveloped permanent exhibition.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Extreme Weather Eventsby Robert Baird

Albanese government's internal response to curfew revealed by FOI

A youth curfew triggered in Alice Springs in March was publicly welcomed by the federal government, but an internal document details a range of sensitivities.

Duration: 2 minutes 5 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politics

Public servants too 'sensitive' on Alice Springs youth curfew

Calls made by prominent public officials for the riot squad and a federal takeover of the Northern Territory are contained in a list of "sensitivities" about the Alice Springs youth curfew.

two police officers walking down a deserted street from behind

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Federal Governmentby Matt Garrick

NT paramedics fear 'failing their patients' due to poor governance

Frontline workers at the Northern Territory's troubled private ambulance service are calling for a government overhaul of St John NT following a damning report into its governance and culture.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Ambulance Serviceby Annabel Bowles

National News

Quick hits: Marnus flips the script as Virat and Siraj fire up at boisterous Australian crowd

Marnus Labuschagne broke out of a lengthy slump as Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj both lost their cool at different points under the hot Adelaide sun on day two of the second Test.

Mohammed Siraj, Marnus Labuschagne and Virat Kohli on day two of the second Test between Australia and India.

Published: 3h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 11:49amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Cricketby Chris De Silva and Simon Smale

Impeachment of South Korean president fails after ruling party MPs boycott vote

South Korea's parliament has failed to pass a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after he suddenly declared martial law on Tuesday night.

Picture of only one lawmaker sitting in parliament. All the other seats are empty.

Published: 53m agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 2:01pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: World Politicsby Kathleen Calderwood

Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

A couple, aged in their 50s, have been rescued after their four-wheel drive was washed away in crocodile-infested floodwaters in north-west Queensland.

Published: 5h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 9:32amSource: ABC North West QldTopic: Floodsby Emily Dobson

Raygun-inspired musical cancelled over legal threats, comedian says

Raygun: The Musical was set to debut in Sydney this evening at a venue on Oxford Street, in the city's inner east.

Published: 6h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 8:33amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Theatreby Aoife Hilton

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New Cyclone Tracy exhibition opens in Darwin ahead of 50th anniversary

NT paramedics fear 'failing their patients' due to poor governance

Man who attempted to hide woman's body after Darwin hit-and-run released on appeal

More Australian Gen Z men are turning to God, while Gen Z women leave the church in large numbers

Two turtles killed, four others injured after break-in at popular Darwin tourist attraction

Builder of defective Darwin homes loses appeal, still owes more than $2.7m to homeowners

The Cyclone Tracy story you have to hear

Remembering Tracy | Part 2: The Cyclone Arrives

Remembering Tracy | Part 1: Before

Remembering Tracy | Part 4: Evacuating and returning

Remembering Tracy | Part 3: Emerging from the rubble

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Maxine and Brian Kunde survived cyclone Tracy

Tou Ruchkaew says there are many opportunities to succeed in the mango industry.

Calisto Dos Santos Jesus who has been coming from East Timor to her farm for the past decade.

Calls for more action to tackle domestic violence in NT

NT's fireworks night sees multiple injuries and community shed burnt down

Japanese World War II bomb discovered, then detonated, in Darwin Harbour near CBD

CJ Rankin has 40 flying hours under her belt. Next year, she's training with Qantas

Darwin woman forced to fly interstate for a cancer diagnosis, but the NT government denies there's a problem

The ABC listen app is changing

ABC Darwin's newsletter

ABC Gives Hope

Fri Fix: an F1 feud and India's women disappoint

Todd Greenberg on private investment, managing India and Australia's ageing stars

Why Jack Doohan’s F1 debut is a $40m gamble

Tell em he's dreaming... of an NFL career

New Cyclone Tracy exhibition opens in Darwin ahead of 50th anniversary

Albanese government's internal response to curfew revealed by FOI

Public servants too 'sensitive' on Alice Springs youth curfew

NT paramedics fear 'failing their patients' due to poor governance

Quick hits: Marnus flips the script as Virat and Siraj fire up at boisterous Australian crowd

Impeachment of South Korean president fails after ruling party MPs boycott vote

Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

Raygun-inspired musical cancelled over legal threats, comedian says

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