Deadly Vibe Issue 80, 2003 Nathan Merritt has just finished a second impressive season in the NRL, but at times he still needs to pinch himself when he realises he is now living his dream. “I wanted to play first-grade football ever since I was little, growing up in Waterloo and Redfern watching South Sydney,” […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 71 January 2003 After finishing 14th on the 2002 ladder, Richmond Tigers will certainly be looking to improve this season. One Tiger cub who may well be instrumental in making that a reality is Martin McGrath. Martin had a very productive season last year playing in the Victorian Football League (VFL) with […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 71 January 2003 The didjeridu is now taking its place in the world music, jazz and experimental scenes. Much of this exposure is thanks to the very talented Mark Atkins. Born in the West Australian town of Albany, Mark, a Yamitji man, has travelled the globe sharing the didj’s unique sound with […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 71 January 2003 Julie Nimmo is someone for whom the term “˜personable’ could have been invented. With her engaging green eyes, liquid voice and conspiratorial smile, she has the art of rapport down to a tee. In her purview, you are unquestionably the most important person in the world right now. Spirited […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 71 January 2003 Worimi man John Maynard is uncovering a secret history. His father, Merv Maynard, was a talented jockey who rode for Sir Frank Packer and the Sultan of Jahor, won the Queen’s Cup and subsequently met the woman whose title it was named after. While too big to be a […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 71 January 2003 Bouncing Into The Big Time Too cool for netball, Alison Lacey has just scored herself a spot in the national U16 basketball team. Alison Lacey can’t get enough of her beloved game of basketball. For this 15-year-old Koori girl from Canberra, “˜training’ isn’t a dirty word so much as […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 71 January 2003 Mackay’s own Aaron Barba has hit the jackpot and signed a contract to play for last year’s premiership winners Sydney Roosters this season. The seed was sewn in 2001 when the young winger/fullback was gunning for Norths Devils in the local grand final. Ian Graham, a player from the […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 70 December 2002 Yamaji man Kenny Dann doesn’t know the meaning of the word “˜quit’. Three years ago, the 28 year old from Geraldton had to take time out from the sport he so loves. After sustaining a broken leg and nearly busting his back surfing, Kenny was forced to contemplate life […]
Born in Narrogin, Western Australia, Hartley commenced his training with the National Aboriginal Islander Skills Development Association College (N.A.I.S.D.A.), completing a Certificate in Dance. His performances include World Youth Soccer Championships, AFL Grand Final half-time entertainment, Dreaming and Koey Surum. While studying at N.A.I.S.D.A., Hartley pursued his interest in Television work. In particular, commercials for […]
Australian-born Navaho Indian Jay Davies is showing the world just how far Indigenous surfers can go. With a father who is arguably wilder than his 15-year-old son, Jay Davies was never going to be discouraged from getting into the knockabout world of surfing. So far he’s managed to avoid injury in his chosen sport. Which […]
With the help of her twin sister Jen, her mother Anne, and members of the local community, Rebecca organised the inaugural Gympie Gold Rush Rodeo on Friday, 18 October 2002. “It turned out really, really well,” says the motivated 17 year old. “It was excellent ” much better than I thought it would be. I […]
After last year’s agonising false start thanks to a busted knee, Ty Williams’ first season in NRL showed him to be a Cowboy with courage and speed. Making his debut in round four, Ty scored his first try the following week against Souths. It was a taste of things to come for the agile centre. […]
Des Headland has had a fantastic year. He played in his first AFL grand final, had his best-ever game in a preliminary final the week before, and finished equal fourth in the Brownlow Medal stakes. Best of all, the 21-year-old midfielder received an early Christmas present from Brisbane Lions last month when they agreed to […]
Vicki Van Hout is a Wirradjerri woman born in Wollongong,on the NSW south coast.Her involvement with indigenous performing arts started when Vicki was hired as an actor for the inaugural Aboriginal Playwrites conference in 1986/87.Thereupon deciding to join the Aboriginal/Islander Dance theatre as a full time student,graduating with a diploma in dance and successfully gaining […]
Peta is a descendant of the Dharug people from the Kurrajong area of NSW. Peta began her dance training at the age of 13 with the Castlereigh School of Ballet, she studied the Ceccetti style of ballet ti immediate level, she also tought Jazz and Contemporary dance to classes at the school. While studying at […]
Rayma is from Griffith NSW, she is a Descendant of the Wiradjuri Nation. She began her Dance Training with Redfern Dance Theatre in 1987 and later with AIDT which in later years became NAISDA. At current Rayma is a Freelance Performer/Choreographer based in Sydney. Rayma’s Dance peformances include, Atanta Olympic Games Flag Handover Ceremony in […]
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