Big Ideas 50 years after Cyclone Tracy — powerful memories of horror and hope
Dec 4, 2024
Richard Creswick, a former ABC journalist and Cyclone Tracy survivor, shares gripping personal accounts alongside historian Derek Pugh and curator Jared Archibald. They explore the chaos of evacuation, emotional trauma, and the community's resilience in the cyclone's aftermath. The discussion highlights powerful stories of survival, from a young boy's harrowing experience to the hard-fought journey of recovery and reconstruction in Darwin. Together, they reflect on the lasting impact of this disaster and the strength found in shared memories.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Surviving Cyclone Tracy: Stories of Resilience
01:43 • 19min
Evacuation and Resilience: Personal Stories from Cyclone Recovery
20:33 • 4min
Aftermath of Cyclone Tracy
24:15 • 11min
A Heart-Wrenching Tale of Survival During a Cyclone
35:36 • 2min
Resilience in the Face of Cyclone Tracy
37:48 • 13min
Reflections on Cyclone Tracy and Community Resilience
51:05 • 2min
