Black and Blue

Deadly Vibe Issue 134, April 2008 The NSW Waratahs are counting on two talented Indigenous footballers to help turn their fortunes around – Timana Tahu and Kurtley Beale. Nothing creates sporting headlines quite like a big name football defection, and as the age-old rivalry between league and union continues to simmer, more and more stars […]

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ABC series seeks Indigenous talent

The ABC are currently casting for the upcoming series, Escape from Scorpion Island and are encouraging Indigenous school children aged from eleven to thirteen, to apply for a chance to be involved in this exciting opportunity. Escape from Scorpion Island is an amazing adventure show for kids. Sixteen children are marooned for three exciting weeks […]

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Hip hop and pop come together (June 6-9)

Sydney singer-songwriter Jane Walker joins veteran hip hop duo Street Warriors on stage at this year’s Dreaming Festival in Woodford from June 6-9 It’s an unusual move for Street Warriors, Deadly Award-winning rappers, given the apparent gulf between them in background and musical styles. But it makes perfect sense, says Abie Wright, aka Predator, who […]

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Gladstone

The Vibe 3on3® made its second appearance at Gladstone last weekend, with the community turning out in force to join in the basketball, hip hop and healthy living action. Held at the Kev Broome Stadium, over the weekend of May 24 and 25, local participants’ smiling faces were joined by visitors from as far afield […]

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Joe Williams

After being scouted by rugby league legend Arthur Beatson,Joe Williams moved to Sydney from his hometown of Wagga Wagga at 16 and joined the Roosters Under 20’s squad. While he enjoyed success at the Roosters in the Jersey Flegg and Premier League grades, an opportunity in first grade was not forthcoming, and so at the […]

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Kevin Kropinyeri Jr

Kevin belongs to the Ngarrindjeri Nation of the lower River Murray and Lakes region in South Australia. He grew up along the River Murray in his home towns of Tailem Bend and Murray Bridge. The desire to paint lay dormant until July 2005 when Kevin was living and working in Bourke (Far Western New South […]

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Mundine eyes middleweight division

Anthony Mundine has defeated Sam Soliman for the third time in front of a near-capacity crowd in Melbourne. While Soliman fought bravely after being knocked out in their previous bout, Mundine never looked out of his comfort zone on his way to earning a decisive point’s decision victory. Two of the judges awarded the bout […]

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Murray Bridge

The Vibe 3on3 paid another visit to one of their favourite locations last month, and they certainly weren’t left disappointed. Murray Bridge has always been a favourite location for the Vibe 3on3® crew. In fact, the weekend of May 26 and 27 saw the 3on3 crew return to this vibrant river city for the fifth […]

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Liverpool

The Vibe 3on3® made a big first-time splash in Liverpool during National Youth Week, with the community turning out in great numbers on the weekend of April 5 and 6 to join in the basketball, hip hop and healthy living action. Participants travelled from as far afield as Glebe, Mt Druitt and Gosford to take […]

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What is the Vibe 3on3

The National Indigenous 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge – the Vibe 3on3® – is a traveling sport and music festival that brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous people for a fun weekend of basketball, dancing and music. The event encourages sportsmanship, teaches new skills and builds self-esteem, as well as promoting reconciliation at a grassroots […]

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Powderfinger encourage action in schools

Kicking off National Reconciliation Week, Australia’s premier rock band Powderfinger today congratulated all Australian schools who have signed up for Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) and encouraged others to get on board. Visiting Lourdes Hill College in Brisbane, one of many Australian schools with a RAP, Powderfinger acknowledged the important role schools play in shaping better […]

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Sharnee Fenwick

Do you try to follow a healthy diet? Yes, I do try to follow a healthy diet. Apart from the health benefits, working in this industry you need to stay in shape, as it’s fairly unforgiving. I’ve had people I barely know tell me I’ve put on weight! What are your weaknesses? Most people would […]

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HIV/AIDS – the facts (HIV)

HIV/AIDS has been in Australia for more than 21 years, and the costs have been high. By the end of 2003, more than 6370 Australians had died and a further 13,600 were living with HIV infection. What is HIV?HIV stands for the human immunodeficiency virus. HIV is a virus that lives and reproduces in the […]

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Bird hailed as Blues King after Origin victory

Rugby league immortal Bob Fulton crowned Indigenous five eighth Greg Bird as New South Wales own version of Wally Lewis after he steered the Blues’ to a memorable 18 – 10 game one victory in the 2008 State of Origin Series last night. Bird also picked up his second consecutive man-of-the-match award in just his […]

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Murray Bridge

The Vibe 3on3® made a record sixth appearance at Murray Bridge last weekend, with the community turning out in force to join in the basketball, hip hop and healthy living action. Held at Murray Bridge High School, local participants’ smiling faces were joined by visitors from as far afield as Adelaide, Tailem Bend, Raukkan and […]

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Jimmy Little named among WYD Ambassadors

Indigenous music legend Jimmy Little has been named as one of nine official Ambassadors for World Youth Day Sydney 2008 (WYD08). The Ambassadors have generously volunteered their public profile and time to help promote WYD08 around Australia in the lead-up to the July event. The WYD08 Ambassadors are: Carla Zampatti, Fashion Designer Jared Crouch, AFL […]

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