Music from northern Australia – a celebration of traditional Indigenous music (March 30)
Catch a rare glimpse of the cultural heartland of northern Australia when Indigenous music experts from the University of Sydney perform the traditional music from northern Australia at the Macleay Museum at 2pm on Sunday, 30 March, 2008. Dr Joseph Neparrna Gumbula, an eminent Yolgnu elder and Australian Research Council Indigenous Research Fellow at the […]
The 2008 Deadly Funny Grand Final – you’ll laugh your MOOM off! (April 5)
The Melbourne Comedy Festival is deadly serious about developing the art of comedy across all the country. In that spirit we welcome you to the Deadly Funny Grand Final. Deadly Funny is a comedy competition for Indigenous Australians. Continuing on from the success of 2007 in Victoria, Deadly Funny will also have representatives from Perth […]
Roots Nation (May 25)
Featuring direct from Kingston, Jamaica International Reggae stars: HORACE ANDY, LUCIANO & MIKEY GENERAL with FULL BAND SUPPORT BY AUSTRALIA’S INDIGENOUS & REGGAE MASSIVE – SOUNDSYSTEMS, MC’S & SELECTORS INCLUDING: BART WILLOUGHBY (No Fixed Address, Mixed Relations) CHANT DOWN SOUND, NATTY SISTREN SOUND, HEARTICAL HIFI, TJIMBA POSSUM and more. From Kingston Jamaica to the bass […]
PM announces tailored approach
After setting a target of 10 years to halve the literacy and numeracy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children, the Prime Minister has stated that there will be no a one-size-fits-all solution to the issue. The PM has also made a commitment to ensure that four-year-olds in remote Aboriginal communities have proper access to pre-school […]
Smoking Initiatives a Good Start
Today’s announcement by the Rudd Government that it will spend $14.5 million to fund initiatives to curb high smoking rates among Aboriginal people has been welcomed by two leading Aboriginal health research bodies. The Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health (CRCAH) and the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Tobacco Control (CEITC) said the anti-smoking initiative […]
Queens of the Kimberley
Deadly Vibe Issue 106, December 2005 A new competition celebrates the beauty of the Kimberley Region. The Kimberley Region of North West Australia is unique in its beauty and its diversity. To celebrate this, a special event has been held for the past two years that recognises and showcases the distinctive qualities of this area. […]
Rhoda Roberts
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Across the Airwaves Saying it loud and proud ” Broadcaster of the Year in 2005. The shocked expression that crossed Rhoda Robert’s face as she was announced Broadcaster of the Year at the 2005 Deadly awards was perhaps the only one in the house. For everyone else, it was […]
Myall Creek
Deadly Vibe Issue 103 September 2005 Remembering Myall Creek Reconciliation is all about forging a new future by honouring the past and healing old wounds. In many places across the country, Indigenous and non-Indigenous people have come together in various ways to acknowledge history and move forward in unity. One of the most poignant of […]
Tamworth 2005
Deadly Vibe Issue 96 February 2005 Showcase Starts with a Bang! Country Music fans in Tamworth flocked to the Oasis Hotel for a deadly taste of country. Kicking off the Aboriginal Showcase at this year’s Tamworth Festival was the special Oasis Hotel Aboriginal Concert at the Oasis Hotel on Monday, January 17. Always a huge […]
Peter Djiggir
Peter’s Pride Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 Ten Canoes reaps more rewards as a humble filmmaker is recognised for his work. It was a Top End night at the Deadlys 2006. When Peter Djiggir was announced the winner of the Deadly for Outstanding Achievement in Film or Television, the crowd responded with a thunderous […]
Casey Donovan
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Casey’s Coup It was another victorious night at the Opera House for Casey. Casey Donovan was once again the Queen of the Sydney Opera House on Thursday, September 22, taking out not one, but two Deadly awards at the spectacular ceremony. Casey opened the show with a dazzling rendition […]
Johnathan Thurston
Ridin’ High Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 2006 has been a year to remember for this league superstar. For Johnathan Thurston, the past 12 months has been one hell of a ride. An d t o top it all off, the Cowboys star now has a gleaming Deadly Awar d t o place next […]
Jason Pitt
Deadly Vibe Issue 93 November 2004 Winner lost for words Independent dancer Jason Pitt was so surprised to be named the deadliest dancer of the year that he was almost lost for words when accepting his award. “I’d like to say please support independent dance,” Jason said to the assembled crowd. “It’s where most of […]
Rick Farley
Deadly Vibe Issue 112 June 2006 Passing of a True Hero The reconciliation movement was heartbroken to hear of the passing of one of its heroes, Rick Farley, last month. “˜The lives of Aboriginal people are better off for all that Rick did,” Chairperson of the NSW Reconciliation Council, Greg Davison, said in a statement. […]
Aboriginal Tent Embassy
Deadly Vibe Issue 90 August 2004 Thirty-two years on, the Aboriginal tent embassy still has special significance. On the afternoon of January 26, 1972, a tent appeared on the lawns in front of what is now Old Parliament House. This was the beginning of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, the oldest active protest site in Australia. […]
The vibe 5
Vibe 5 It’s hard to believe it’s August already – the year is already more than half over, and the Deadlys is just around the corner! We’ve featured some awesome Indigenous achievers in this issue, from a Shakespearean actor to a hip hop crew. Talk about diversity! Get stuck into August Deadly Vibe and see […]
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