Darwin, Northern Territory

Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory, and is a city of 109,420 people (2001 Australian Census), on Australia's far north-western coastline. Darwin has a tropical climate, and is subjected to tropical thunderstorms and cyclones; the first recorded cyclone to hit Darwin was the 1867 cyclone, and much of the city was destroyed by Cyclone Tracy in 1974. It is also the only Australian capital city to have come under substantial attack during any war: on February 19, 1942, Japanese planes made two major air raids on Darwin, the first of 63 air attacks experienced by the city during World War II.

Media

Darwin has only two commercial television channels, Southern Cross Darwin and the Nine Network, with the possibility of Network Ten coming from mid-2005, although it is unconfirmed. SBS and the ABC broadcast in Darwin as well. Darwin has two commercial radio stations, Hot 100 and Mix 104.9 along with other stations, including a uni-based Top 104.1 that is relayed throughout the Territory and ABC Radio.

Related Topics:
Southern Cross Darwin - Nine Network - Network Ten - SBS - ABC - Hot 100 - Mix 104.9 - Top 104.1

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Darwin has several newspapers Northern Territory News, produced by News Corporation is the only daily news paper in Darwin. The Southeast Asian Times and the Top End Review are produced weekly.

Related Topics:
Northern Territory News - News Corporation - The Southeast Asian Times - Top End Review

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