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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Dance To The Music / Dancing To Drummond’s Beat Barbara Drummond was born to shake her groove thang. For this energetic young Torres Strait Islander, raised on both sides of the continent, dancing is an almost automatic response to hearing good music. And when she dances, people sit up […]
Kerry Johnson was born in Griffith, a descending member of the Wiradjuri region of NSW. My introduction to the performing arts began at ADTR (Aboriginal Dance Theatre Redfern). I then successfully auditioned for NAISDA attaining a certificate in dance after completing 2 years of intense studies. In joining the growing community of freelance indigenous artists, […]
>Deadly Vibe Issue 72 February 2003 A number of quality bands have cut their musical teeth in the desert area of central Australia: just think Lajamanu Teenage Band, Warren H Williams and Frank Yamma, to name a few. Many of their recordings have found their way to music enthusiasts’ hi-fi systems around the country. Another […]
>DEADLY VIBE ISSUE 72 February, 2003 Wiradjuri fulla Todd Williams has become the first Indigenous person to win Tamworth Country Music Festival’s Toyota Star Maker Quest in its 24-year history. The emotional win, which gives Todd a car, a recording contract and a full round of gigs for the next year, means he is well […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 113 July 2006 Who’s That Girl? When Ursula Yovich takes the stage, people sit up and take notice. She’s one of our sweetest sisters, and she’s also one of our most talented. Ursula Yovich has emerged as one of Australian theatre’s most impressive young actors, and her recent appearance in Company B’s […]
>Deadly Vibe Issue 73 March 2003 There are many Aboriginal organisations throughout Australia that understand and recognise the needs of their local communities and residents. They work hard to fulfil these needs and to produce a better living and working environment for their people. One such organisation is the Mildura Aboriginal Corporation and one of […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 80, 2003 Milton Thaiday announced himself to the rugby world in style this year, capping a meteoric rise from obscurity when he made his run-on debut for the Waratahs in their round-nine clash against the Crusaders at Aussie Stadium. The exciting utility back was named in the starting team as a replacement […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 74 April 2003 Jason Roe is a very excited young man these days. He has signed a one-year contract with his favourite footy team. “I always wanted to play with Collingwood,” he said. “As a kid I barracked for the Western Bulldogs until Mark West retired and ever since then I supported […]
>DEADLY VIBE ISSUE 74 Soccer player Shane Lyons is the son of Cliff and Debbie. Yes, Cliff Lyons, the former Manly Warringah rugby league legend, State of Origin performer and Australian Kangaroo who was one of league’s greatest players. Does he feel under any pressure to perform, being the son of a famous dad? “No, […]
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