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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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Thank You, Australia!
To say it was a day of celebration would be incorrect. But there was definitely something in the air on Wednesday, February 13 ” an almost tangible sense of relief, tinged with the kind of sorrow that few can comprehend. A sorrow that was, finally, officially acknowledged for the first time. Prime Minster Kevin Rudd […]
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Indigenous students among winners of Prime Minister’s Award for Skills Excellence
Two Indigenous students are among a group of 17 winners of the Prime Minister’s Award for Skills Excellence Last year, 467 students were recognised by the Australian Government for outstanding achievement in Vocational Education and Training (VET) through the awarding of Australian Vocational Student Prizes (AVSP). This year, the top AVSP winner in each of […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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