Charles Perkins
Deadly Vibe Issue 90 August 2004 Hitching a ride to freedom During the 1950s and ’60s in the United States, something big was going on – black people were standing up for their rights. After years of segregation, protest and resistance by African-Americans, justice was finally done. The American Civil Rights Act was passed in […]
Andrew Craig
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Young, Black and Deadly The Deadlys acknowledges a young fella who’s working his way towards a better future. The Deadlys 2005 marked the presentation of the first Apprentice of the Year Award, a terrific new addition to the Deadlys’ community-based acknowledgments. The award was sponsored by the NSW Department […]
Gordon Hookey
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Picture This Gordon Hookey takes home the Deadly for Visual Artist of the Year. One of the many areas in which Indigenous Australians excel is in the visual arts. Aboriginal artworks now fetch huge sums in art auctions, and our artists’ works are exhibited in prestigious galleries across the […]
Timeline to Justice
Timeline to Justice There were many important events, both in Australia and internationally, that contributed to the ultimate success of the 1967 Referendum. 1850s to 1901 ” The Right to Vote Aboriginal people were classed as British subjects, and Aboriginal men were legally entitled to vote in South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania. […]
Day of Mourning
Deadly Vibe Issue 90 August 2004 Sowing the seeds of sorrow January 26 has never been seen as a day of celebration by Aboriginal Australia. But for 150 years following the invasion of Australia by white colonialists, the Indigenous community’s feelings of grief and anger remained unheard. However, by the 1930s, Aboriginal people were becoming […]
Magic in Melbourne
Deadly Vibe Issue 110 April 2006 The Commonwealth Games were a huge success, from beginning to end. What kicked it all of was the biggest party the city of Melbourne had ever seen ” the breathtaking opening ceremony. The spectacular opening ceremony of the Melbourne Commonwealth Games had audiences divided and some international viewers scratching […]
Bevan Rankins
Deadly Vibe Issue 93 November 2004 Across the Airwaves The beauty of the Deadlys is that for many, it is a night that crystallises the reality and wonder of an amazing journey, and creates a moment in a Deadly winner’s life where they can look back and think to themselves, “Wow, I sure have come […]
Record Voters support Deadlys
A record 29,000 votes were received for the 16th Deadly Awards this year, showing strong support amongst Indigenous Australians for the annual awards’ night which celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent and achievement. Voting closed on 6 September and winners will be announced at a special Sunset Ceremony and, later, at the Sydney Opera […]
Survival a great big success
An annual celebration of Aboriginal survival and music over the past 210 years
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NAIDOC Activities within DEETYA
DEETYA’s Secretary and other Executive staff members set themselves the task of attempting to learn some Ngunnawal cultural dances
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The Cowboys of Eidsvold
Bulls and broncos arrived at Eidsvold, South West of Bundaberg on July 15 for the NAIDOC Eidsvold Rodeo
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The National Deadly Sounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music Awards
September 23 is the ‘Deadlys’ night. A night when we recognise our own music artists and diverse talents
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Kerrianne Cox – A wise and talented woman
In control with a focus and direction of an artist far beyond her years
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