A new school in Redfern offers hope to the community’s Indigenous children. St. Andrew’s Cathedral School in Sydney’s Redfern area recently opened a new campus specifically for primary school aged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from Redfern / Waterloo area. The Gawura campus is the result of a concept that arose out of a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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