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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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David Milroy
Top Score Deadly Vibe Issue 116, October 2006 An acclaimed playwright wins a Deadly for his musical score. Another notable absence on the night was the winner of the Deadly for Excellence in Film or Theatrical Score – David Milroy. David won the award for the score to his play Windmill Baby, a beautifully crafted […]
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Sandra Eades
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Movie Magic Hale, hearty and deadly A healthier tomorrow for our children. Improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is one of the most serious challenges facing our community. But thanks to the tireless efforts of some truly deadly people, we are slowly but surely making […]
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The Garma Festival
Sharing Our Spirit Deadly Vibe Issue 115, September 2006 The Garma Festival – A celebration of culture that brings Aboriginal Australia alive. The Garma Festival is a vibrant and colourful celebration of the East Arnhem Land Yolngu culture. For five days each year the festival brings a gathering of people to Gulkula – a remote […]
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Richard Frankland
Deadly Vibe Issue 90 August 2004 Raising his voice Monday, May 10, 2004. Standing on the steps of Victoria’s Parliament House before a large crowd of people, black and white, Richard Frankland announced the formation of the Your Voice political party. “It’s time that we as Indigenous Australians put the onus of equity back on […]
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Michael Long
Deadly Vibe Issue 106, December 2005 Step by Step Australia walks together to help bring about change. On Sunday, December 4, thousands of Australians will gather at Princes Park in Carlton, Victoria, to join Michael Long in The Long Walk 2005. Up to 20,000 people are expected to attend. The walk will commemorate the final […]
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Cherbourg Turns 100
Deadly Vibe Issue 94 December 2004 There was a massive birthday party when the Queensland town of Cherbourg turned 100. The Queensland community of Cherbourg pulled out all the stops in October for a huge celebration commemorating the town’s centenary. Cherbourg, located 250 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, was established a century ago when Aboriginal people […]
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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 […]
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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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