Cyclone Tracy profoundly impacted the Larrakia people and reinforced their deep connections to their land. Ronald "Barney" Quoll, Dr. Richard Fejo, Dr. Christine Fejo, and Andrea Brown explore how the storm can be understood through a cultural lens, underscoring the power of nature and the enduring significance of Larrakia's resilience and knowledge in their ancestral home.

Cyclone Tracy profoundly impacted the Larrakia people and reinforced their deep connections to their land. Ronald "Barney" Quoll, Dr. Richard Fejo, Dr. Christine Fejo, and Andrea Brown explore how the storm can be understood through a cultural lens, underscoring the power of nature and the enduring significance of Larrakia's resilience and knowledge in their ancestral home.

Welcome to Voices from the Storm, a commemorative podcast series that delves into the unforgettable impact of Cyclone Tracy on Darwin and its people. Through this series, we explore powerful personal stories of survival, resilience, and the unwavering spirit of community that emerged in the aftermath of the devastating cyclone. Each episode offers a narrative journey through diverse perspectives, blending historical context with deeply personal accounts from those who lived through one of Australia’s most catastrophic natural disasters. Join us as we remember, reflect, and honour the voices of those who endured the storm.

Welcome to Voices from the Storm, a commemorative podcast series that delves into the unforgettable impact of Cyclone Tracy on Darwin and its people. Through this series, we explore powerful personal stories of survival, resilience, and the unwavering spirit of community that emerged in the aftermath of the devastating cyclone. Each episode offers a narrative journey through diverse perspectives, blending historical context with deeply personal accounts from those who lived through one of Australia’s most catastrophic natural disasters. Join us as we remember, reflect, and honour the voices of those who endured the storm.

Voices from the Storm

Stories from the Storm - Episode 5 - Evacuation

Cyclone Tracy's legacy endures in the lives of those who survived it and the city that carries its memory. Dale and Ian Bachelor, Fred Wilson, Anita Watt, Anthony Bullock, Andrea Brown, Ronald "Barney" Quoll, and Mark Williams share how the cyclone has shaped their lives and Darwin’s identity, with ongoing impacts on family, community, and future generations. This final episode honours the cyclone’s lasting influence, celebrating the resilience that defines Darwin today.

Cyclone Tracy's legacy endures in the lives of those who survived it and the city that carries its memory. Dale and Ian Bachelor, Fred Wilson, Anita Watt, Anthony Bullock, Andrea Brown, Ronald "Barney" Quoll, and Mark Williams share how the cyclone has shaped their lives and Darwin’s identity, with ongoing impacts on family, community, and future generations. This final episode honours the cyclone’s lasting influence, celebrating the resilience that defines Darwin today.

Stories from the Storm - Episode 8 - The Living Legacy

With the city in ruins, the monumental task of rebuilding began. Current Mayor Kon Vatskalis, along with labourer John McInerney and others, reflect on the post-Tracy reconstruction efforts that transformed Darwin from a broken city into a symbol of resilience. Their stories reveal the community’s collective spirit and determination to rebuild and thrive.

With the city in ruins, the monumental task of rebuilding began. Current Mayor Kon Vatskalis, along with labourer John McInerney and others, reflect on the post-Tracy reconstruction efforts that transformed Darwin from a broken city into a symbol of resilience. Their stories reveal the community’s collective spirit and determination to rebuild and thrive.

Stories from the Storm - Episode 7 - The Rebuild

While Darwin was devastated, Cyclone Tracy also left its mark on nearby communities, including the Tiwi Islands. Gerry Wood recounts his experiences of the cyclone’s reach and the changes it spurred for Tiwi communities, from housing upgrades to increased awareness of storm preparedness. This episode offers a unique glimpse into the Tiwi perspective, often overlooked in the mainstream narrative of Cyclone Tracy.

While Darwin was devastated, Cyclone Tracy also left its mark on nearby communities, including the Tiwi Islands. Gerry Wood recounts his experiences of the cyclone’s reach and the changes it spurred for Tiwi communities, from housing upgrades to increased awareness of storm preparedness. This episode offers a unique glimpse into the Tiwi perspective, often overlooked in the mainstream narrative of Cyclone Tracy.

Stories from the Storm - Episode 5 - Evacuation

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