After being dropped from first grade several times this season, Dragons’ half Jamie Soward produced one of the best performances of his career in dismantling the Melbourne Storm over the weekend. Soward engineered the Dragons 36-12 victory over the reigning NRL premiers who were missing nine players on State of Origin duty. The former Rooster […]
Your eyes are not just the windows to your soul; they’re also how you see. So look after ’em! Our eyesight is essential for so many things. We need our sight to read, to drive, to learn and to spot danger. If you have a problem with your eyesight, it can make life very difficult. […]
During the off-season, do you still need to look after your health and fitness? Mentally it’s good to relax and take a break from hard training and strict diets, so when the off season is on I do have a break, but I still try to keep active and eat healthy. I also have to […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 131 – January 2008 A stirring Australian film reveals a surprising new Aboriginal acting talent. STORY: The age-old themes of friendship and acceptance have been the subject of many a film, but rarely have these universal issues been handled so delicately, and yet so powerfully, as in the new Australian production September. […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 131 – January 2008 The future of the Indigenous arts is in good hands. STORY: Speaking to Deadly Vibe just a few days before the Federal Election, Wesley Enoch is feeling quietly optimistic about the future. “I sense that there will be a change,” he says. “But no matter what happens at […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 131 – January 2008 Aaron Fa’aoso breaks new ground in his latest foray into TV drama. STORY: Rudyard Kipling once said: “Oh, east is east, and west is west, and never the twain shall meet”. While he was referring to the divisions between Britain and India during the late nineteenth century, the […]
Positive Image Awards recognise the achievements of Western Australian students Six Indigenous students from Western Australia were recently named as District Ambassadors at the 2007 Positive Image Awards. The awards have been held for the past 10 years by the Western Australia Department of Communities Office for Youth in a bid to tackle negative perceptions […]
Students get a taste of uni life at Summer School Twenty-two Indigenous students from across Australia took part in the 2007 Young Leaders Summer School, which ran from December 2 to 15 at Melbourne University’s Trinity College. The students came from all over – from Worawa Aboriginal College and Mooroopna Secondary College in Victoria, to […]
style=”MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt”>Why is it important to stay fit and healthy?So you can get the most out of life! When you’re fit you can pretty much do anything you want. What do you eat to stay healthy?I pretty much stick to the basics – I try to eat as many fruits and vegetables as […]
Why are Indigenous Australians still suffering from trachoma? Trachoma is a preventable condition that is almost entirely a disease of undeveloped countries. However, while mainstream Australians rarely – if ever – contract trachoma, the condition is rife in many Indigenous communities. What is trachoma?Trachoma is a contagious infection of the eye caused by bacteria. It’s […]
Extra services mean more help for young people across Australia. The Federal Government has revealed its plans to establish 20 extra youth mental health centres across Australia to help in the prevention and early intervention of mental health and drug and alcohol problems among young people. The centres will be funded through Headspace, Australia’s national […]
The health of your baby’s first teeth is as important as the health of their teeth when they grow up. Follow these tips from the Australian Dental Association to keep your baby’s teeth healthy. Babies can get tooth decay. Without treatment, this can lead to toothache, infection and early loss of teeth. Signs that your […]
What is tooth decay?Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the mouth make acid which then dissolves the tooth. Bacteria only produce this acid when they’re exposed to sugar. How can I avoid it? Brush and floss your teeth regularly and carefully to reduce the amount of bacteria on your teeth. You should brush your teeth […]
A new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has revealed that levels of tooth decay in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are increasing, particularly among Indigenous kids under the age of seven. The report shows that poor dental health, including tooth decay, is more common among Aboriginal and Torres Strait […]
A new study has found that playing the didgeridoo could help people who suffer from asthma. The study, which was published in the Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal and run through the University of Southern Queensland’s Centre for Rural and Remote Area Health, used music therapy to help young Indigenous asthmatics manage their condition. […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 132 – February 2008 A proud Ngoongar woman takes on one of theatre’s most famous roles. [Photo credit: David Johns] STORY: It’s the world’s greatest love story – a tale of star-crossed lovers and feuding families, poetry and passion, humour and tragedy. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet may be over 400 years old, […]
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