The Salvation Army’s Chief Secretary Colonel Winsome Merrett shares her Cyclone Tracy story and highlights the important role the Salvos played in the aftermath providing meals, water and other assistance, with her parents the lead officers at the time

Cyclone Tracy survivor Rod Gregg says his dad was securing the family home before the cyclone struck and a few hours later told him to grab as many presents as possible from under the Christmas tree before they fled in their car

Cyclone Tracy survivor Helleema Dauth says her daughters were hanging on to her legs during the severe storm, with a cupboard splitting behind her and surprisingly her sewing machine made it through and is still usable today

Cyclone Tracy survivors Cesarina Gonzadi and son Emilio says his dad was a hero through the devastating cyclone, making repairs to the home and reassuring the family, with both adding that the second part of the storm and the noise was the worst part

Member for Solomon Luke Gosling says commemorative coins are being distributed to Cyclone Tracy survivors and first responders for the 50th anniversary, adding that the Chief of the Defence Force, who is also a survivor, is attending the memorial unveiling on Christmas Day

Operation Secret Santa Aged Care NT organiser Tori Cole-Starr says she still needs about 570 gift donations to ensure all Territorians in aged care have present to unwrap this Christmas and is asking people to dig deep to help make it happen

Remembering Cyclone Tracy Committee’s Catherine Philips and Producer Alyson Evans say several story tellers will share their experiences of survival at two events at the Railway Club as part of Tracy Tales

Core Staff Officer Grant Keetley explains what it was like leading the way for St John Ambulance during Cyclone Tracy which was volunteer-run at the time

Doctor Stephen Baddeley, the doctor on duty at Darwin Hospital recounts what it was like after Cyclone Tracy, saying there was a flood of patients, many with horrendous injuries, paying tribute to surgeon Alan Bromwich who triaged patients, saving many lives

Cyclone Tracy survivor Stephanie Brown says during the destructive storm she felt a pressure in her chest and it was at that point she knew her little sister had passed away and speaks about a painting she’s done to honour those who died as part of her own healing journey