Cyclone Devastates Darwin Killing Dozens
A fierce cyclone struck Darwin on Christmas Day causing at least 49 deaths and extensive injuries. Up to 90 percent of homes damaged or destroyed, communications cut, and Darwin Hospital severely damaged but operating. Australian authorities rushed aid, with the Acting Prime Minister and Defence Minister promising full support as airlifts and relief efforts mobilize.
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Death Toll Rises as Cyclone Tracy Ravages Darwin
Rescue teams deploy as the death toll likely climbs. Australian leaders pledge relentless relief efforts after Cyclone Tracy, with Darwin left heavily damaged. Reports describe leveled streets, hospital roof loss, and vessels grounded. Navy vessels respond from Canberra and Darwin headquarters coordinate medical and supply missions.
Yachts delay rescue fleet in Australian disaster response
Sydney reports a yacht race delay as three ships Melbourne Brisbane and Stuart prepare to unload supplies for a disaster mission. National Disaster Organisation Red Cross and charities mobilize blankets food and clothing to Darwin and other affected areas. Prime figures express sympathy while relief efforts begin with depots opened nationwide and aid boxes dispatched.
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Cyclone tears through Darwin causing extensive damage
Eyewitness reports describe a powerful cyclone striking Darwin, tearing roofs, smashing the police station, and leaving hospitals badly damaged. Early details indicate many houses damaged, with casualties as yet unknown. Officials say wind peaked around three hours after warning, and recovery teams work to assess the widespread destruction.
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Renewed fire threat at Cobar NSW
Renewed bushfire danger reported near Cobar NSW with threats to homesteads. Other items note federal government talks on 2008 workers and ongoing conflict in Eritrea, plus weather and Sydney to Hobart race records.
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Canberra medical team aids Darwin cyclone response relief effort
Canberra medical team to help Darwin after cyclone struck overnight. Major General Sirion leads surgeons and anesthetists with a mobile medical unit from the Northern Development region. The National Emergency Operations Centre in Northbourne House will operate 24 hours to coordinate requests from Darwin.
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Stonehouse to face Melbourne court on detention claim
British MP Thomas Stonehouse, a former cabinet minister, was arrested in Melbourne on boarding a plane unlawfully and faces detention. His lawyer, J. Patterson, said there is no criminal charge in England and that he seeks to remain in Australia amid passport irregularities. He will appear in Melbourne City Court tomorrow morning.
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Stonehouse scandal grips Britain and Australia
A sprawling report traces the Stonehouse affair from Melbourne hideouts to London parliament. It notes his capture by Victorian detectives after months on the run, his travels via Hawaii and Singapore, and the mystery surrounding his fate and guilt.
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