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Flashback: Deadly Sounds 545 – Rachael Maza
In this interview, Rachael tells us about her experiences acting in this truly inspirational story, ‘The Sapphires.’
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From slave to leader
Peter Coppin’s epic and remarkable story is masterfully told in his updated memoir – ‘Kangkushot: Life of Nyamal Lawman’.
Flashback: Deadly Sounds Episode 616 – Karla Grant
When we spoke to the presenter of SBS’ Living Black, Karla Grant, back in 2006 the show had just got a prime time slot.
The Magic Hour
The lesser known fairy tale characters are in the limelight in Ursula Yovich’s one-woman show.
It’s NAIDOC at NITV
NITV will be bringing an exciting schedule of programming to the screens to coincide with NAIDOC week.
Accolades for Pecan Summer
Pecan Summer is framed by tens of thousands of years of culture and chronicles 70 years of dispossession.
Extra shows for Patyegarang
Following a hugely successful opening, Bangarra Dance Theatre has announced six new shows.
Behind the scenes on Thursday Island
Twelve Torres Strait Islander people have received a huge opportunity to write, cast and direct their own short films.
Two of a kind
Yamba’s playtime is a 30-minute variety style program for children and includes music, song, dance, stories and tales about activities in the life of ‘Yamba the yerrampe’ (honeyant). Produced and aired by Imparja television, Yamba’s Playtime has been entertaining audiences throughout remote Australia for 16 years, and also features Jacinta Price, who is Yamba’s best […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rarriwuy Hick
Rarriwuy Hick is a professional dancer and actor who has recently appeared in Move It Mob Style and the Bangarra Dance Theatre’s production of Bloodlands. Rarriwuy comes from North East Arnhem land and combines traditional Indigenous dance with contemporary styles How do you stay fit? Diet is important. Depending on where I am living, when […]
An enduring icon
Actor and television presenter Ernie Dingo is a household name. The Yamatji man from the Maheleny region of WA has been the host of The Great Outdoors since 1993. He has also appeared in many TV series as well as movies including Heartland and Crocodile Dundee II. He has also had his fair share of […]
Cheers for the sista girlz
They’re full of energy, perform amazing acro and are definitely black and deadly – the All Original Sista Girlz Cheers Squad complete with their cheerleading pom poms and costumes in Aboriginal colours are more than a sideline spectacle, they’re centre stage with audiences and a hit wherever they perform. The squad is the first Aboriginal […]
Through my eyes
Am I Black Enough For You is the lastest offering from author and proud Wiradjuri woman Dr Anita Heiss. this memoir styled story is witty, at times hard hitting, but most of all a must-read on identity and how we are all shaped by our heritage and history, our upbringing from birth, and our families. […]
On the right track
The Deadly Vibe Group has won a prestigious national Indigenous health award in the category of Environmental health initiatives – Improving living conditions and quality of life. Vibe accepted the award at a gala dinner at the 3rd Annual Excellence in Indigenous Health Awards 2012, held in Sydney. The awards are given in recognition of […]
A bloke full of jokes
Aboriginal comedian Kevin Kropinyeri’s star is certainly on the rise. He is performing a series of shows at this year’s International Melbourne Comedy Festival and is booked out with comedy gigs until September. Not bad for a bloke who only started doing comedy “seriously” about three years ago. But according to his family, he has […]
Circus Oz
Circus Oz is Australia’s internationally acclaimed circus that presents breathtaking feats, serious fun and irreverent Australian humour for audiences of all ages. Circus Oz’s audience is mainly adults and their children looking for entertainment that they can enjoy together. It is an animal free circus. Live music is an important element of the show. There’s […]
Class act
The dreams of young people wishing to run off and join the circus have become a step closer, with Circus Oz offering internships to budding Indigenous circus performers. Each year, the internationally-renowned circus company runs a masterclass from which two interns are selected. This year a bunch of talented Indigenous performers attended the Circus Oz […]
Smooth moves
Move It Mob Style®, Australia’s latest dance-based youth, health and fitness television show is bursting out of TV screens to showcase young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s culture through dance and music WITH DEADLY BEATS TO get you up off the couch and moving. In fact, that’s what Move It Mob Style® is about, […]
Celebrity Health: Joshua Bond
How do you stay fit? “You need to stay fit in the circus. As an acrobat there is a whole lot of cardio and strength training that goes along with it,” Joshua says. “To become good at it (acrobatics) and to be able to throw yourself around up in the air, your body adapts but […]
Jandamarra Cadd
In his art, Jandamarra Cadd seeks the universal expression that “binds us together as humans.” As a result his stunning paintings have found favour with varied audiences across the country and are even on display on the walls of the Attorney General’s Department in Canberra. He combines traditional Aboriginal art with modern portraiture to achieve […]
Ghenoa Gela: Move It Mob Style
My Name Is… Ghenoa Gela (Move It Mob Style® host dancer) My Job Is… I call myself an independent artist – dancer, musician, actor… My mob Is… My totem on mum’s side is crocodile from the Koedal people (western part of Torres Strait); and my dad’s side totem is the Frigate bird, the Waumer people […]
De Greer-Yindimincarlie
An award-winning Aboriginal artist, De Greer-Yindimincarlie hails from Wiradjuri country in central western nSW but now lives on the Sunshine Coast, qLD. She has an impressive body of work, spanning 20 years, which she sells worldwide. DE’S ARTWORKS ARE Inspired by everyday occurrences, AND THEY incorporate BOTH modern and traditional Aboriginal colours and techniques. De […]
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