Cyclone Marcus: Turnbull sends thoughts five days after storm hit Darwin

PM phones Michael Gunner after lack of contact with Northern Territory contrasted with Monday’s visit to bushfire-ravaged town of TathraMalcolm Turnbull has sent his thoughts to Darwin, in a phone call to the chief minister five days after Cyclone Marcus tore through the city.The prime minister contacted the Northern Territory chief minister, Michael Gunner, on Wednesday morning, speaking for about three to four minutes. They mainly discussed the federally funded Australian defence force personnel based in Darwin helping out with the cyclone recovery. Related: Cyclone Marcus leaves tens of thousands in Darwin without power or drinkable water This morning I visited Parap Primary (open) & pre school (closed power trees). There are still several thousand customers without power. @PowerWaterCorp crews working incredibly hard & remaining tasks are difficult. The PM this morning passed his thoughts on to all #cyclonemarcus pic.twitter.com/JMpXNrGoNo Related: Patience wears thin for Tathra residents as they wait to return to bushfire-ravaged town Continue reading...