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Archie Roach headlines The Apology
Legendary Aboriginal singer and songwriter Archie Roach will headline the “The Apology – Five Years On – Heal our Past, Build Our Future” free concert to be held on the lawns in front of Parliament House, Canberra on 13 February, 2013. The concert is hosted by the Healing Foundation and celebrates the fifth anniversary of […]
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Power to the young
In her 83 years of life, Aunty Ruth Hegarty has seen a lot of change. Growing up on the Cherbourg mission not far from Brisbane, Ruth and other young Indigenous people of the time weren’t given the opportunity to receive a proper education. Most only received basic teaching in reading and writing before being groomed […]
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A class above
He’s still in his forties, and you might think he’s too young to be publishing his memoirs. You’d be wrong. Chris Sarra, educator, Indigenous activist and NRL commissioner, has just had good morning, Mr Sarra published. I’s a great read, a compelling and inspiring tale, not just on account of his own stellar achievements, but […]
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The long road
Aboriginal health advocate Steve Widders and prominent leader Dr Mick Adams have just finished a walk/cycle from Brisbane to Sydney to raise awareness on the importance of good health for Aboriginal men and their families. Steve, who’s legally blind, says the trip, which concluded at the end of October when the men were received at […]
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My country: Gail Mabo
My name is: Gail Mabo, daughter of Eddie Koiki Mabo. My Position is: I am a mentor, mother, artist and actress and the family appointed spokesperson on behalf of my father, Eddie Koiki Mabo. My Mob is: I am a Meriam woman from Murray Island in the Torres Straits and my mob is Peibre from […]
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Leaders share the Deadlys® stage
Professor Marcia Langton was on hand at the 18th Deadlys to present Percy Neal with the Deadly for Achievement in Leadership award that carries her name. Speaking before the presentation, Marcia, who is one of the nation’s most respected and outspoken Aboriginal scholars and thinkers said she was thrilled to attend The Deadlys and applauded […]
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Mitchell Dahlstrom: Leader on the move
A young Aboriginal man from Moree seems destined for a career in public life, after winning this year’s NSW Pride of Australia Young Leader Medal in August. But Mitchell Dahlstrom is not resting on his laurels – he’s off to Canberra to learn about how the Government works – as part of an Indigenous Australian […]
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2012 Deadlys® Winners List
The Deadly® Awards have been presented for another year, and we congratulate all the finalists and winners. MOST PROMISING NEW TALENT IN MUSIC Marcus Corowa SINGLE RELEASE OF THE YEAR Galaxy – Jessica Mauboy ALBUM OF THE YEAR Home – Troy Cassar-Daley BAND OF THE YEAR The Last Kinection MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR Geoffrey […]
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Casey and Luke prepare to host the Deadlys®.
Casey Donovan and Luke Carroll get their game faces on as they prepare to host the 2012 Deadlys®.
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Aunty Gail Mabo celebrates her father’s legacy
20 years after the Mabo decision, Gail Mabo walked the red carpet at the 2012 Deadlys® with Deborah Mailman, star of the movie ‘Mabo’ which won the award for Best Film, Male Actor of the Year and Female Actor of the Year. <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/kqFGoK8qdgY” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>
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Michael Tuahine on hosting the Deadlys
Longtime Deadlys host Michael Tuahine is stoked to be hosting the Red Carpet and Sunset Ceremonies at the 2012 Deadlys.
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Who was Bungaree?
Bungaree (1775 -1830) was the first person described in print as being an ‘Australian’ and was a well-known figure in colonial Sydney. He sailed with Matthew Flinders as a kind of mediator between English colonists and Aboriginal people, becoming the first Indigenous person to circumnavigate Australia. Bungaree’s impact on colonial life is now being celebrated […]
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Stan Yarramunua, innovative entrepreneur
Stan Yarramunua (Dryden) is a painter as well as an entrepreneur who has opened two galleries in Melbourne and another one in Daylesford, Victoria. He is passionate about promoting his culture and helping other Indigenous artists. Stan is the founder of Art Yarramunua Galleries in Melbourne and Daylesford. He started painting over 20 years ago by […]
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My Country: Paulette Whitton
My name is: Paulette Whitton My Job Is: Acting Program Manager, Koori Radio, Sydney My mob Is: I’m from northwest NSW and over the border into Queensland. Both of my parents are Aboriginal. My mum’s people come from Goodooga NSW and Hebel in Queensland. My dad’s people come from Burra Bee Dee Mission at Coonabarabran […]
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Making a difference
Kyly Mills is a young Aboriginal student who is passionate about improving the health outcomes for Indigenous communities. This desire has led Kylie to pursuing a career in the public health sector, with a focus on Indigenous women. A Kamilaroi woman whose family originated in the Moree area, Kyly is a third year Bachelor of […]
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Talking Recognition
Celebrity Indigenous chef Mark Olive, Aboriginal author Dr Anita Heiss and Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan have teamed up with the likes of Hugh Jackman and many more inspiring and well-known Australian celebrities to become ambassadors for National Reconciliation Week, which starts on May 27 and ends June 3. “Reconciliation is about recognising what Indigenous […]
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