Patricia Collins

Former member of the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service who survived Cyclone Tracy in Darwin and wrote a book about her experience.

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Dec 5, 2024 • 50min

Cyclone Tracy 50 years on — the epic survival stories of a cub reporter and a woman in the navy

Alan Kohler, a finance journalist, and Patricia Collins, a former member of the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service, share their gripping survival stories from Cyclone Tracy in Darwin, 1974. Kohler recounts huddling with fellow journalists in a collapsing share house as the cyclone wreaked havoc. Collins, a teenager at the time, chose to stay with her Navy crew to aid the recovery. Together, they reflect on resilience, the emotional impact of the disaster, and the vital role of journalism and community support in overcoming such crises.