With just days to go until Vibe Alive lands in Weipa, it is with great excitement that we announce our special guest role model – local Queensland rap superstar Dizzy Doolan! Dizzy Doolan grew up in Townsville and Cairns, surrounded by a respected musical family, the Doolans, who performed throughout the ’80s and ’90s in […]
Carly Wallace (4K1G) From 2004-2007, Carly Wallace volunteered her time at TAIMA, 4KIG, doing her own request and music programs, as well as filling in for various presenters and presenting nearly every major program on 4K1G. She completed her Certificate III and IV in Radio Broadcasting at Bachelor Institute NT. In 2006 she participated in […]
Traditional Credit Union (TCU), Northern Territory Developed by a group of Aboriginal elders, TCU provides financial services, employment and education to remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory. * TCU has 13 Arnhemland branches, employing more than 65 staff, 85 per cent of whom are Aboriginal. All remote branches and agencies are managed and staffed […]
Diane McNaboe Diane McNaboe was placed in OA classes all through her school career and received a Year 10 certificate. She commenced studies at university in her late thirties after raising her family and gained a Bachelor in Teaching. In 2007, she completed her Masters in Indigenous Languages and runs Wiradjuri language classes in numerous […]
Weetangera Primary School students in Canberra have a lasting memento of the time Murri artist Lewis Langton spent at their school. The Guugu-Yimidhirr man from Cherbourg Mission painted a mural depicting his map of Canberra that greets students every day when they arrive at school. “I live in Canberra now and continue to introduce culture, […]
Developed by women in remote NT, Kukumbat gudwan daga: ‘Really cooking good food’ features recipes for your whole mob using local ingredients Healthy Vibe congratulates the Manyallaluk, Gulin Gulin and Wugularr Aboriginal women’s centres, which surround Katherine in the Northern Territory, and The Fred Hollows Foundation for creating Kukumbat gudwan daga: ‘Really cooking good food’, […]
Lungs aren’t the only part of the body that can develop cancer from smoking. We all know that smoking can cause lung cancer, but you may not know that it can also increase your risk of developing cervical cancer by up to 60 per cent. Recent statistics show that 49 per cent of Indigenous women […]
Macadamia-nut and rocket pesto This versatile, tasty paste Is perfect for lunch, dinner or a snack. Macadamia nuts are not only good for you, but are also scrumptious to eat and a traditional food for our mobs. Macadamia nuts were eaten by Aboriginal people on the east coast of Australia who may have called them […]
In 2008, Nathan Jawai became the first Indigenous Australian to be drafted into the NBA. Deadly Vibe caught up with the 204cm giant to find out what makes him tick. STATISTICS Height: 204cmWeight: 127kgAge: 22 yearsMob: Torres Strait IslanderPosition/s: Power Forward/CentreNickname: NatePet: A cocker spaniel named BoBrothers and sisters: 2 older brothers, Chris and Mark, […]
Here’s a great opportunity for budding Indigenous artists out there. IndigeLab is a two-week residential workshop/laboratory for Indigenous artists who work in different artforms from around the nation to participate in a challenging environment of exchange, experiment and play. It will take place at the Bundanon properties on the south coast of NSW from Saturday […]
In a matter of weeks, Vibe Alive will be wrapping up its 2009 festival program in Weipa, with students from across QLD gathering at the Western Cape College Weipa Campus , Central Avenue, Weipa on September 16 & 17 for two full-on days of music, sport, art and culture. Joining the hundreds of students expected […]
Canberra-based artist Danie Mellor has been awarded Australia’s prestigious Indigenous art prize – the national Telstra Art Award, at the 26th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award for his work titled From Rite to Ritual. He was presented with the $40,000 Telstra Award tonight by Professor Marcia Langton, Chair, Museums and Art […]
Get reacquainted with your inner rock star and reap the rewards! Open to aspiring and established songwriters, the Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition provides an outstanding opportunity for a talented songwriter to make their mark, and support music therapy charity, Nordoff-Robbins. Don’t miss the chance to have your songs heard and appraised by industry leaders, […]
Freddy plays for North Queensland Fury, based in Townsville, in Australasia’s premier football competition, the Hyundai A-League How long have you played soccer for? I’ve been playing soccer since I was five, which makes it 20 years. Even when I was playing AFL with Central District in SA I was involved in soccer in some […]
The Wright boys are back – louder and prouder than ever. Brothers Abie and Warwick Wright are familiar faces on the Australian hip hop scene. As two of the three members of hip hop crew Local Knowledge, the duo performed to thousands of people across the country, picking up a swag of awards along the […]
After attracting young people from all over NSW to Coonamble for the hugely successful inaugural 2009 event, Vibe Alive is gearing up to bring the students of Western Australia two days of creative, inspiring, healthy fun! The Kalgoorlie Vibe Alive will be held on Wednesday & Thursday August 12 & 13 at the Oasis Playing […]
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