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 ...

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 ...

Names can be re-used, but when a cyclone does major damage or results in death, the name is officially retired. Names like Tracy in 1974 or Larry in 2006, for example, cannot be used again. ...

Theresa Roe hid in a hallway cupboard and said prayers all night while her home was torn apart around her during Cyclone Tracy. Just a few hours earlier Ms Roe had been happily wrapping Christmas ...

Cyclone Tracy survivors broke down in tears as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute to those who lost their lives in one of Australia's worst natural disasters. The category four cyclone ...

Cyclone Tracy in 1974 remains the costliest for insurers, with an estimated A$7.4 billion being paid out in today's dollars. ($1 = 1.5853 Australian dollars) (This story has been corrected to fix ...

A new memorial to the victims of Cyclone Tracy has been unveiled in Darwin this morning, 50 years on from the devastating tragedy. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Governor General Sam ...

Sky News Darwin bureau chief Matt Cunningham joins Sky News host Chris Kenny to discuss the upcoming commemorative documentary: ‘Cyclone Tracy: 50 Years On’. This year marks the 50-year ...