Deadly Vibe Issue 98 April 2005 For the love of footy Nothing stops the Tiwi Islands from enjoying their footy ” not even a cyclone. There’s no doubt that Tiwi Islanders love their football. Over 30 per cent of the population in this small community, which is made up of Bathurst and Melville Islands, play […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 99 May 2005 Take a Seat An inspiring politician? Yes ” it can exist. Aden Ridgeway blazes a trail for young Indigenous people everywhere. In July 1999, Aden Ridgeway entered the Senate as Australia’s only Indigenous Federal politician ” becoming only the second Aboriginal person ever to take a seat in Federal […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 99 May 2005 A quiet achiever Looking for a strong female role model? Look no further than Cathy Craigie. There just aren’t enough hours in the day for Cathy Craigie. While most of us would be more than happy to have achieved even a fraction of what she has done before having […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 99 May 2005 Black Justice A career in law involves so much more than just wearing a funny wig and saying “yes, your honour”. It can be a challenging and diverse occupation that opens up a whole world of opportunity. Ever since 1976, when Pat O’ Shane became the first Indigenous law […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 101 July 2005 Showtime Andrew Lovett has exploded out of anonymity in 2005 to become one of the AFL’s hottest new talents. Andrew Lovett has emerged this season from the Bombers rookie list to become one of the AFL’s latest excitement machines. But for Andrew, his journey from teenage talent to AFL […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 101 July 2005 A New Dreaming A celebration of Indigenous culture brings Woodford alive. The Dreaming, Australia’s International Indigenous Festival, was held over the June long weekend at the Woodford Folk Festival site at Woodford, Queensland. Indigenous artists from here and around the world provided an amazing showcase of Indigenous theatre, dance, […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 107 January 2005 Intrudaz Alert Indigenous Intrudaz win big at Musicoz 2005. Queensland hip hop crew Indigenous Intrudaz have taken out the 2005 Musicoz Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander award. The crew were presented with their award at a huge ceremony at Wollongong’s WIN Entertainment Centre on Thursday, December 1. The ceremony […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Bowled Over A rising hip hop star gets the shock of his life at the Deadlys. Lez Beckett was a picture of astonishment as he accepted his award for Most Promising New Talent in Music at this year’s Deadlys. Grasping his award with one hand and looking with bewildered […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 101 July 2005 Step Back in Time One Aboriginal school girl takes a trip back in time to 1861. Ever wondered what it would have been like to live life as a station worker back in 1861, before the advent of modern technology, cars or electricity? Well just ask 17 year-old Danielle […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 101 July 2005 Rising Up A little bit roots, a little bit Beastie Boys and distinctly Australian ” Propaganda Klann have plenty to say and certainly aren’t shy about saying it. Based in Melbourne, St Kilda-based Propaganda Klann is an exciting cooperative of highly-talented musicians who share a love of creating tunes […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 101 July 2005 Taking it to da streets This MC brings power to the people with his own brand of “abodigital” hip hop. Wire MC, a a Gumbayngirri descendant from Bowraville, on the mid north coast of New South Wales, has been bringing his country rebel beats to the city streets and […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 80 October 2003 A good old knees-up Andrew McLeod started the season in familiar territory, winning the Michael Tuck Medal for Player of the Match in the final of the Wizard Home Loans Cup against Collingwood. After already winning two Best on Field awards in the Crows’ back-to-back grand final wins in […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 102 August 2005 Poetry in Motion For one young writer, winning is twice as nice Receiving recognition for your achievements in the shape of an award is always a gratifying experience. But for one young poet from Brisbane, this experience was twice as special ” and for good reason. Samuel Wagan Watson, […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 102 August 2005 Only the Beginning At just 15 years of age, this young fella is already on his way to AFL glory. With more young Aboriginal players breaking though to the AFL every year, it’s quite obvious that the level of Indigenous talent in the national sport is only going to […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 102 August 2005 Shooting Star A towering teenage takes on the world. With young Australian Andrew Bogut recently being selected as the number one pick in the NBA draft, Australia is now well and truly establishing itself as one of the great pools of basketball talent in the world. And one of […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 102 August 2005 King Hitter He made it to the top despite the odds ” Deadly Vibe salutes two of our greatest Aboriginal boxing champion. Our most recent Indigenous world title-holder has come into the ring with the same kind of passion and heart that typified Lionel’s own fighting spirit. Queenslander Robbie […]
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