Deadly Vibe Issue 106, December 2005 A new competition celebrates the beauty of the Kimberley Region. The Kimberley Region of North West Australia is unique in its beauty and its diversity. To celebrate this, a special event has been held for the past two years that recognises and showcases the distinctive qualities of this area. […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 106, December 2005 Think Big A young entrepreneur is spreading some Murri magic. Imagine going into a supermarket and being able to find genuine bush tucker ” right there on the shelf. That’s the inspiration behind one fella’s big idea ” Murri Magic ” a nursery business that produces and sells bush […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 106, December 2005 Making the Connection If you want something done, do it yourself, so the saying goes. One woman is doing just that. We all know that Indigenous music is a growing force, but that it needs our support to help it on its way ” going to gigs, buying albums, […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 106, December 2005 Stars in her Eyes This young musician has Nashville in her sights. When it comes to country music, Indigenous Australia has its fair share of talent ” Troy Cassar-Daley, Todd Williams, the Donovans, Auriel Andrews, Vic Simms, Warren H. Williams ” the list goes on and on. There is […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 106, December 2005 Darting to Success Another Indigenous netball talent has emerged in the shape of Kirby Bentley. The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Canberra Darters has recruited a second Indigenous player. Kirby Bentley, a 19-year-old from Mount Barker in Western Australia, was selected for the squad in April of this year, […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 106, December 2005 Aye Aye, Captain! This young cricketing dynamo is hitting “˜em for six! When we last heard from Samantha Hinton she was a 15-year-old burgeoning cricket star with big plans to work hard towards her ultimate dream ” to play for Australia. Two years later and this young all-rounder from […]
Golden Goal Deadly Vibe Issue 115, September 2006 With the legacies of Harry Williams, John Moriarty and Charles Perkins burning brightly, Travis Dodd is Australian soccer’s newest home-grown hero When Travis Dodd ran out wearing the green and gold jersey in front of 37,000 screaming fans at Aussie stadium last month for the Asian Cup […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 105, November 2005 The Natural In a sport already bursting at the seams with talented young players, one rookie stood above the pack in 2005. The quality of talent breaking into the AFL in the modern game is at such a high level that when a club’s top draft-pick gears up for […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Picture This Gordon Hookey takes home the Deadly for Visual Artist of the Year. One of the many areas in which Indigenous Australians excel is in the visual arts. Aboriginal artworks now fetch huge sums in art auctions, and our artists’ works are exhibited in prestigious galleries across the […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Movie Magic Hale, hearty and deadly A healthier tomorrow for our children. Improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is one of the most serious challenges facing our community. But thanks to the tireless efforts of some truly deadly people, we are slowly but surely making […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Deadly Debut One of league’s rising stars scores a win at his very first Deadlys. North Queensland Cowboys’ explosive winger Brenton Bowen had a top night at this year’s Deadlys, taking out the award for Most Promising New Talent in Sport. For this powerful player, winning the award was […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Winning Words A powerful book with an important message takes out the Deadly. Stephen Hagan, winner of the 2005 Deadly award for Outstanding Achievement in Literature, was looking forward to the Deadlys even before he knew he was a nominee. “My wife and I have always wanted to come […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Leading Lady The Deadlys acknowledges a truly remarkable woman. This year’s Deadlys saw the presentation of a special Lifetime Achievement Award to one of Australia’s finest actors. Justine Saunders ” a true luminary of the stage and screen ” was presented the award as the crowd rose as one […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Living Legends Another Australian music legend is inducted into the Aboriginal music hall of fame. The Deadlys 2005 saw the second presentation of the Jimmy Little Award for Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music. This year’s presentation was made all the more special by having the […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 A Brighter Future The Deadlys pays tribute to our educators. A good education is vital to our future and the future of our children. The Deadlys is proud to have an award that recognises the achievement of our Aboriginal educators, and this year the Department of Education, Science and […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Across the Airwaves Saying it loud and proud ” Broadcaster of the Year in 2005. The shocked expression that crossed Rhoda Robert’s face as she was announced Broadcaster of the Year at the 2005 Deadly awards was perhaps the only one in the house. For everyone else, it was […]
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