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 […]
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. […]
The Australian Government is investing $334.8 million towards closing the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation. Measures include $101.5 million extra funding for maternal and child health services. By addressing health issues early in life, these interventions can deliver significant progress in closing the gap. These initiatives include: an additional […]
SNAICC Chairperson, Muriel Bamblett, AM, said today that, “after raising expectations that they would do whatever it takes to the close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children the government has not made the necessary commitments to early learning and childcare. We need to close the gap between the pre election promises and the progress.” […]
A welfare debit card is expected to be unveiled in Treasurer Wayne Swan’s first budget tonight and will contain only a portion of a family’s welfare payment. The card will restrict purchases to necessities such as food and clothing in a $17 million scheme aimed at cracking down on negligent parents. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd […]
Wayne Bennet has publicly called upon Queensland selectors to name Scott Prince in the number six jersey for this year’s State of Origin series. With Darren Lockyer being ruled out for six weeks after undergoing surgery on his injured knee, Bennet believes Queensland selectors would be “silly” to overlook Prince for the five eight role. […]
Daniel Moltop has produced one of the top individual performances of the 2007 AFL season thus far, kicking a career high seven goals in Port Adelaide’s 64 point thumping of Essendon over the weekend. The 26 year-old Power star kicked five of his seven goals in the first half, and it wasn’t just the number […]
During the holiday season, people tend to consume more alcohol. Although you may have heard that moderate consumption of alcohol protects against cardiovascular disease, this generally only refers to those people over the age of 45. More men die as a result of alcohol than are saved by moderate alcohol intake. In fact, alcohol is […]
Warm sunshine, golden beaches, sparkling blue water and hundreds of smiling faces – why wouldn’t Yirrkala be the Vibe 3on3®’s most anticipated destination? With a postcard backdrop of a shimmering Arafura Sea, the community of Yirrkala on the north eastern tip of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory is one of the most unique destinations […]
Australian selectors have chosen five Indigenous players in the 17 man squad to take on New Zealand in next month’s Centenary Test. After much speculation, Jonathan Thurston has held off a strong challenge from Scott Prince to retain his number seven jersey. Enjoying a strong start to the season, Greg Bird has been repaid for […]
In an Australian first, National Indigenous Television will air a live broadcast of the “Black Diggers” ANZAC Day March from the Redfern Community Centre from 1pm – 2pm AEST. Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians will culminate at the Redfern Community Centre again this year for the ANZAC Day March in recognition of Aboriginal & Torres Strait […]
A West Australian and federal government appeal against the Noongar native title claim over Perth has been upheld by the full bench of the Federal Court. While the court did not go so far as to rule native title no loner existed over the city, the question has been referred back to the Federal Court […]
Named in honour of the first Indigenous Socceroo and member of the 1974 World Cup squad, the recent Harry Williams Cup drew together some of the top Indigenous footballing talent from across New South Wales. Held this year between April 14 – 17, the cup is designed to offer Indigenous footballers the chance to be […]
Indigenous league legend Arthur Beetson has revealed that he will boycott tonight’s unveiling of rugby league’s team of the century in protest of the direction the game is heading. Set to commemorate the leagues 100th year, the centenary gala will draw together some of the sports biggest names at a black-tie event in Sydney tonight. […]
Chance Bateman has become the first Indigenous player to reach the 100 game milestone for Hawthorn after staring in the Hawks 44 point win over Adelaide on Sunday. Now in his ninth year playing in the AFL, Chance marked the milestone in fine fashion, picking up 30 touches and kicking two goals as the Hawks […]
It was a weekend of oranges by the river for the Vibe 3on3® crew, as the travelling basketball festival headed to Mildura. The Vibe 3on3® swung its way into Mildura on the weekend of July 28 and July 29 – the sixth time this popular travelling basketball and hip hop festival has visited the Sunraysia […]
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