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Walker brothers keep it in the family
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 […]
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Hard choices for Deadlys Executive Academy
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 […]
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Deadly nomination inspires achievers
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 […]
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Top Performers for Deadlys show
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 – […]
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Deadly hosts for a Deadly gig
The 2011 Deadly Awards will be hosted by two of Australia’s brightest and well-known stars, television actor Aaron Pedersen and singer/songwriter Casey Donovan. The Deadly duo are both past Deadly Award winners and role models for Indigenous people and the wider Australian society through their work on Australian stage and screen, and as advocates within […]
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Your 2011 Deadlys Nominees
Back in June, we put the call out for you to tell us who’s deadly in 2011, and we received thousands of nominations from all over the nation. Follow the links below to read all about your Deadlys’ finalists. The Deadlys class of 2011 is an amazingly talented and inspirational bunch – high achievers in […]
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Who’s Deadly? The countdown begins
Strong finalists in all 2011 Deadly Award categories reflect a big year of achievement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. The 2011 Deadlys were launched today at the Sydney Opera House in a ceremony that featured Aboriginal dance company Descendance and performances by Casey Donovan – and a blast from a didgeridoo […]
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Media Alert – Deadlys launch Friday
Don’t miss your chance to cover the launch of the Deadlys 2011, the National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander music, sport, entertainment and community awards in Sydney at The Utzon Room on Friday 15 July 2011. WHAT: The 2011 annual Deadly Awards, now in their 17th year, are bringing the best of black Australia to […]
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Who’s Deadly in 2011
Deadlys nominations have now closed, with a good representation of nominations across the award categories. Organisers will announce finalists on 15 July 2011. Once finalists are announced on 15 July, the top four nominees in each award category will go out for public vote. “We are anticipating announcing some strong contenders in each award category, […]
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Record Voters support Deadlys
A record 29,000 votes were received for the 16th Deadly Awards this year, showing strong support amongst Indigenous Australians for the annual awards’ night which celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent and achievement. Voting closed on 6 September and winners will be announced at a special Sunset Ceremony and, later, at the Sydney Opera […]