Caffeine is one of the most widely used drugs in the world – but what are the long and short-term effects? Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, tea, chocolate, cola and soft drinks. Global caffeine consumption is estimated at 120,000 tonnes each year. That’s the equivalent of one caffeine-containing drink a day for each […]
2011 is shaping up to be the best season ever for Aboriginal AFL footballers. With stars like Chris Yarran, Leon Davis, and Cyril Rioli all playing out of their skins, the possibility of this season’s All-Australian team being packed with Aboriginal players is looking more likely with every passing round. At the moment, the record […]
Mitch Torres is no stranger to the media. She’s an actor, writer and filmmaker, and many would know her from her role in the satirical Australian film BabaKiueria. Mitch’s latest role is shaping up as her toughest yet, as she and other concerned Kimberley residents fight to stop the construction of Woodside Petroleum’s proposed $35 […]
Edwin Mulligan, Kimberley born and bred Aboriginal artist captures you with his riveting stories and takes you into another world, his world. Sitting on the old jarrah floor of a 19th century pearling house Edwin rents in Old Broome, he relays a story of his life and his inspiration to paint. “I knew at a […]
Young basketball player Jaden Weldon is shooting for the heights in his chosen sport – basketball. At just 14, he is playing in the successful Under 16 Sydney Comets team and he has his sights set on playing for Australia. Wiradjuri boy Jaden, grew up in Sydney and started playing basketball at the age of […]
An Executive Academy of high profile Deadly judges will meet in Sydney next week to have their say on who’s Deadly in 2011. The Deadly Executive Academy comprising the movers and shakers on the national stage will come together to vote on specific categories for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music, Sport, Entertainment […]
Well known Echuca brothers AFL star Andrew Walker and singer/songwriter Benny Walker are finalists in the 2011 Deadly Awards. Andrew has scored a deserved top spot as a nominee for Outstanding Achievement in AFL, while Benny has been nominated for the Most Promising New Talent in Music award. The Deadlys aim to recognise the contribution […]
Voting is still open for the Deadly Awards and with a strong line-up of finalists, now’s your opportunity to have a say in who’s deadly in 2011. This year’s Deadly Awards recognise the national achievements of Indigenous people across many fields including sport, the arts and community throughout the past year. And nominees say the […]
The Moree Vibe Alive Festival just gets bigger and better each year, with over 5000 people attending this year’s Community Concert. VIDEOS ‘Hallelujah’ | Break-off! “Daniel vs. Dwayne” Event Producer Mayrah Sonter said over 1500 students travelled from as far away as Sydney (600km away) to attend and compete at the festival. “This is the […]
The Sydney Opera House will resonate with the sound of traditional language at a spectacular cultural opening to this year’s 2011 Deadly Awards at the Opera House on 27 September. Acclaimed Northern Territory singer/songwriter Shellie Morris and the Yanyuwa Singers will perform two songs in language from Shellie’s new album, Together We Are Strong – […]
A new free-to-air Indigenous TV channel could become a possibility, following a review of the Indigenous broadcasting sector. According to The Australian, the proposal could see SBS join forces with National Indigenous Television Network (NITV), which is only available on pay-TV, to create a national, free-to-air indigenous channel. The Australian report said SBS could launch […]
Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Wave Hill walk-off – the event that helped to kick start the land rights movement and elevate the issues faced by Indigenous Australians in the national consciousness. The Wave Hill walk off is considered an iconic landmark in the history of Indigenous rights in Australia. In 1966 Aboriginal […]
There is less than one week left until Vibe Alive lands in Moree! After attracting young people from all over the Moree area for the hugely successful 2010 event, Vibe Alive is gearing up to bring the students of the Moree region together again for two days of creative, inspiring, healthy fun! The Moree Vibe […]
The final countdown is now on for Vibe Alive Port Augusta on 24th & 25th August, 2011. All events will take place at the 25 at the Central Oval, Augusta Terrace, Port Augusta, SA. Media are invited to attend a number of Vibe Alive events around the festival including: The Community Thank You Night Tuesday […]
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu dominated the inaugural National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) in Darwin, NT on August 19, winning almost every award on offer! Presented at the Garden’s Amphitheatre in Darwin before a live audience of thousands, it was the first time the awards were open to all Indigenous Australians rather than solely NT artists. Beneath […]
There is some great indigenous music coming out of Australia’s top end these days, and the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) are here to celebrate it. The NIMAs have been running for eight years, and this year they are broadening their base to include the three national categories of Best Act, Best Album and Best […]
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