The 2005 Deadlys

Putting on a Show The Sydney Opera House Concert Hall has now become home to the annual Deadly Awards, and there could be no more fitting location than this prestigious venue. For those lucky enough to score a ticket to this year’s Deadlys, held on Thursday, September 22, the night started off in style, with […]

2005 Winners

Most Promising New Talent MusicLezz Beckett Single Release of the YearCasey Donovan – Listen With Your Heart Album Release of the YearFitzroy Express – Home Sweet Home Band of the YearLocal Knowledge Artist of the YearCasey Donovan Lifetime Achievement MusicKev Carmody Excellence in Film and Theatrical ScoreMary G & The G Spot Band – The […]

Gordon Hookey

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 […]

Matthew Bowen

Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Bowen takes a Bow Matt Bowen wins big at the Deadlys. He may be one of the smallest players in the NRL, but Matt Bowen has proven himself to be one of its biggest stars after taking home two Deadly awards. Matt took time out from his preparations for […]

Lez Bex Beckett

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 […]

Andrew Craig

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 […]

Rhoda Roberts

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 […]

Peter Buckskin

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 […]

Justine Saunders

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 […]

Stephen Hagan

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 […]

Sandra Eades

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 […]