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Tiga Bayles
Story: Tiga Bayles Tiga Bayles is one individual who knows the value of a good education. As well as being general manager of Murri radio station 4AAA, Tiga is chair of the board of management of the Murri School in Brisbane and has played major roles in establishing both. Tiga, his uncle Ross and others […]
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Darryl Little
Deadly Vibe Issue 94 December 2004 A town called Alice He only lived there for a few years, but for one man there’s no place better than Alice Springs. Indigenous sports development officer Darryl Little is about to return to his favourite place in the world ” Alice Springs. Darryl has been working at Port […]
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Coming up Roses
Name: Davina Kelly A talented young teacher makes her mark A visual arts teacher from Brisbane was recently chosen as a finalist in Australia’s most prestigious Indigenous art award. Davina Kelly, a visual arts teacher at Southbank Institute, was recently selected as a finalist in the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award […]
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Melody Ingra
Name: Melody Ingra Melody Ingra of Gladstone, Queensland is focused on helping students to achieve their absolute best, and in the process she has certainly garnered the praise of her peers. Melody is the teacher with the Gladstone Indigenous Vocation Enterprise Network (GIVEN) program based at Toolooa State High School. GIVEN provides business and education […]
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Elizabeth Wandihnu
A Lesson in Pictures A new book shows us the importance of holding on to culture. Indigenous Publisher Magabala Bo oks has released a special new book written by a mother and daughter duo Elizabeth and Wandihnu Wymarra are the proud authors of Wandihnu and the Old Dugong, a contemporary Torres Strait children’s picture book. […]
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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 […]
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Romaine Morton
A performance poet with an edge, Romaine Moreton uses language to explore identity and explode myths. She speaks to Deadly Vibe about rhyme, rhythm and being strong. Romaine Moreton’s spoken-word performances have been wowing people around Australia for quite some time now. Last year, ABC TV viewers were treated to an intimate documentary about Romaine […]
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Man of culture
Name: Kevin Slabb Kevin Slabb describes his picturesque home of Fingal on the NSW North Coast as the best area in the world. In fact, Kevin was born in the Tweed district and has lived in Fingal his whole life, raising his family, together with his wife Julie, in the house his father built for […]
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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 […]
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Captain courageous
Being a school captain is about more than just wearing a fancy badge and getting a good seat in assembly. It’s about representing your fellow students, making the right decisions and leading by example. That’s something that Katie Whitton knows all about. Katie was the 2004 school captain at Duval High School in Armidale on […]
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Joleen Ryan and Nayuka Hood
Story: Potential Plus Two remarkable students have been honoured with a special award. A new award that has been created to recognise the contribution and achievements of young Indigenous Victorians has been presented to a duo of talented and remarkable young women. The inaugural Ricci Marks Aboriginal Young Achiever award was presented to Joleen Ryan […]
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Youth Issues
Story: Youth Issues A young person has a lot of big decisions to make, decisions that can make a difference to the rest of their life. These decisions include things like getting a job, staying on at school, sorting through career choices, and maintaining one’s health. To make it even harder, there is so much […]
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Stan Grant Snr
For the Love of Language Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 One of our greatest educators wins a Deadly for his crucial work with the Wiradjuri language. This isn’t the first time that Stan Grant Senior has been nominated for a Deadly award. Stan was a nominee for the Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres […]
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J- Boy
He’s young, gifted and has a voice like a sweet sea-breeze. When J-Boy sings, everyday worries mysteriously evaporate and the world becomes a groovy, soulful kind of place. And thanks to his debut CD, Waited (Kalakuta Records), we think that’s going to be happening a lot over the next little while. A former member of […]
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Feature Story – We Are Family
Make the most of your family ” invest in some together time. This month, why not try and take some time out to spend with your family? Spending time together as a family can help to improve your physical and emotional well-being, and helps to keep your family strong. May 13 to 19 is National […]
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Eddie Mabo
Deadly Vibe Issue 90 August 2004 An uncommon passion People can make a name for themselves in many ways, such as being a talented sports star, singer or famous actor. Sometimes, however, people become known for far different and less glamorous reasons, yet their names live on to attract reverence and admiration over the course […]
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