Deadly Vibe Issue 102 August 2005 Dancing Queen The first Australian Aboriginal classical ballet dancer was Roslyn Watson, who was born in 1954 in Brisbane of Biri descent. Roslyn began dancing when she was only 12 and at 15 she was awarded an Abstudy grant and enrolled in the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne. After […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 103 September 2005 Good Karma at Garma The annual Garma Festival allows black and white to come together to share knowledge. “A garma is a sort of place ” of rich resources for many people, this garma thing. For all Yolngu [people]. Like this, all Yolngu always used to come to this […]
Long Walks Again Deadly Vibe Issue 117, November 2006 A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Back in November 2004, AFL Legend and Aboriginal activist Michael Long set out to walk from his home in Melbourne to Canberra. Fed up with the lack of action being taken to address the plight […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 106 December 2005 Black Beauty Is this the face of Australia? Deadly Vibe meets our very own beauty queen. The beauty of Aboriginal people is the beauty of the real Australia ” strong, proud and unique. In an act that illustrates how this beauty is now acknowledged more than ever, a young […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 103 September 2005 Remembering Myall Creek Reconciliation is all about forging a new future by honouring the past and healing old wounds. In many places across the country, Indigenous and non-Indigenous people have come together in various ways to acknowledge history and move forward in unity. One of the most poignant of […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 103 September 2005 Sharing the Spirit Thinking nationally by acting locally ” reconciliation is alive and kicking in Brisbane. A special reconciliation group in Brisbane is bringing reconciliation alive through education, healthy debate and good old fashioned fun. Noonga Reconciliation Group (NRG) was established in August 1997 during the time of the […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Young, Black and Deadly The Deadlys acknowledges a young fella who’s working his way towards a better future. The Deadlys 2005 marked the presentation of the first Apprentice of the Year Award, a terrific new addition to the Deadlys’ community-based acknowledgments. The award was sponsored by the NSW Department […]
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 […]
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 […]
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