Caffeine

Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant found in certain plants. It acts on the brain and nervous system. Small doses may make you feel more awake and focused, but higher amounts can make you feel anxious and jittery. Your heart rate will increase and you may have difficulty sleeping. Coffee, tea, cocoa, cola soft drinks […]

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Shadows

Vibe.com chats with Caper from Indigenous hip hop crew Shadows about the groups rapid rise. So I hear you guys have been globetrotting? Yeah, we went late last year to record our album with Pete Harrington in London. He actually helped on the E.P we recorded 12 months ago so we went over for a […]

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Luke Caroll

How do you keep fit?I go to the gym a lot and do weights, and I also run and do boxing. Why is it important for you to keep fit?Acting can be very demanding ” especially in the theatre. For instance, when I was starring in Capricornia I was basically on stage the whole time, […]

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Aaron Fa’aoso

Tell us about your diet.I’m always conscious of eating the right foods and trying to stay off the grog. Definitely all the vegiess and all the leans meats, basically I’ve switched to a white meat diet, just chicken and fish. As an actor, why is it important for you stay in shape?You have to be […]

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WA welfare trial announced

The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Ms Jenny Macklin has today announced that the West Australian government will join with the federal government in imposing welfare payment management in selected Indigenous communities in and effort to combat parenting and behavioral issues. As part of the trial, funding will be provided to establish parent responsibility teams to […]

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Common

16 years after battling his way out of Chicago’s hip hop underground, Common is regarded as one of the pre-eminent MC’s and lyricists in the game today. He first introduced himself to the word as Common Sense with his first single “Take It EZ” where he schooled up-and-coming rappers on the hip hop game. Since […]

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NITV launches NRL show

On the 100th Anniversary year of Australian Rugby League, National Indigenous TV will launch the world’s first Indigenous NRL Panel Show. The live national broadcast will air on Thursday 6th March from 6:30pm ” 8:00pm AEST on Channel 180, on FOXTEL and AUSTAR. National Indigenous TV and Maling Productions Pty Ltd are proud to announce […]

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The 2001 Deadlys

The winners of the 7th Deadly Sounds Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Music Awards (aka “˜the Deadlys’) were announced tonight at cityLIVE, Fox Studios. Band of the Year went to cult Territory rockers Letterstick Band, who are part of the An Barra clan located on the coast of northeast Arnhem Land near Maningrida. A big […]

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The 2000 Deadlys

The winners of the 6th Deadly Sounds Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Music Awards (aka “˜the Deadlys’) were announced tonight at a lavish ceremony held at City Live, Fox Studios. Fresh from her performances at the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Torres Strait Islander singer Christine Anu won Single Release Of The Year for […]

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The 2002 Deadlys

It was a night of glam frocks, black rock and turning back the clock at the 8th National Indigenous Music, Sport, Entertainment & Community Awards (“˜the Deadlys’), held this evening at the Sydney Opera House. Celebrities were in abundance at Indigenous Australia’s night of nights, with Shakaya, Anthony Mundine, Evonne Goolagong-Cawley, Troy Cassar-Daley, David Peachey, […]

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Merritt re-signs with Souths

Try scoring machine Nathan Merritt has re-signed with South Sydney for a further four seasons. An Alexandria Rovers junior, Merritt made his debut for the Rabbitohs in 2002. After a brief stint with the Sharks he returned to Redfern and in 2006 became the NRL’s leading try-scorer. He now joins fellow Rabbitohs stars Roy Asotasi, […]

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White flight from NSW public schools

A confidential survey conducted by the NSW Secondary Principals Council has found that white students are avoiding schools with Aboriginal and Middle Eastern students in favor of Catholic and other private institutions. Dubbed “white flight”, high school principals are concerned the trend may undermine the public education system and threaten social cohesion. Some teachers have […]

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The 2003 Deadlys

This year’s National Indigenous Music, Sport, Entertainment & Community Awards (“˜the Deadlys’) was truly a spectacular event. Hosted at the Sydney Opera House, the Deadlys filled the Drama Theatre to capacity with an audience which included Australia’s “˜A’ list of celebrities. For the first time-ever, the Deadlys will be broadcast to a national audience on […]

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Nelson criticises baby bonus

Opposition leader Brendan Nelson has called for the baby bonus introduced by the previous Howard Government in 2004 to be withheld in Indigenous communities. Introduced as a means to boost birth rates, the bonus is set to increase to $5000 on July 1. Speaking at the National Press Club, Dr Nelson has stated his belief […]

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Tell Your Cancer Story Through Art

Indigenous Australian artists of all ages and ability are being encouraged to use their skills in artistry and story telling in this year’s Cancer Council Victoria Arts Awards. The Cancer Council is calling for entries in the Indigenous Visual Art category of the Arts Awards, an annual event that provides an opportunity for people to […]

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Murray Bridge

Boys U10Rough RidersSteven DaviesJerome Kimberley(not present Luke Booker, George Morgan)Bo Delacruz Boys U12Black PanthersDavid GrahamMatthew WilsonMalcolm AstonSimon NewchurchPresenter Anna Nadile, HIC Boys U14Bad Boys 2Kevin TjamiRonald LennonMorris KennyJustin SchilingPresenter Bo Delacruz Boys U16GlobetrottersJohnny KarpanyIan SumnerCorey AppletonNordz JammoulPresenter: Nelly Rankine Boys U18Murray Bridge BullsPeter PerkinsAlan DayYusef KaratasKenny SumnerPresenter Clyde Rigney Girls U10CollingwoodFreda WilsonMeryl MarkAlex Giles Girls […]

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