A Heart-Wrenching Tale of Survival During a Cyclone

Don't miss these previously unheard and powerful stories of ordinary people surviving extraordinary circumstances.  Cyclone Tracy destroyed 80 percent of Darwin and killed 66 people.  It's impact was harrowing. Beyond the despair are also memories of small blessings and surprising impacts long after that fateful Christmas of 1974.

Presented by the Northern Territory Writers Festival

Speakers

Richard Creswick Author and former ABC journalist

Derek PughHistorian and author

Jared ArchibaldCurator of Territory History at the Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory 

Kylie Stevenson (host)Award-winning journalist and audio producer

Further information

Website with memories of Cyclone Tracy

YouTube - When Will the Birds Return