20th Deadlys: Nominations are now closed
Each year the Deadlys reflects ‘the year that was’ in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia, highlighting the best Indigenous talent and achievement.
Frankly fantastic!
Frank has been a familiar face at the Deadlys over the years and whether he is receiving an award or performing his amazing music, he has always been a welcome presence
Caressa’s passion for fashion
Will 2014, the 20th year of the Deadlys, be Caressa Sengstock’s lucky year?
For Rhoda, it’s about community
Few have been consistently involved in the Deadly Awards from the beginning like arts advisor and broadcaster Rhoda Roberts
The man behind the Deadlys
It’s glamorous, it’s definitely feel good and it’s a night to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent and achievement
20th Deadlys: Nominate now
The 20th Deadlys will be held on 30 September at the Sydney Opera House and will be the biggest one yet
A rollickin’ good show!
It’s a show with some of the biggest names in Australia’s music and arts scene and it’s shaping up to be very Deadly! With only a few days to go until Indigenous Australia’s premier event at the Sydney Opera House on Monday 27 September, the 16th annual Deadly Awards, there is the unmistakeable air of […]
Breaking down stereotypes, one by one
Imagine living in a world that only ever showed pictures and told stories that were bad news
Deadly tribute to the trailblazers
It was a night for paying tribute to the trailblazers at the 19th annual Deadlys, held at the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday
Memorable moment moves audience
Arrente man Steve Mullawalla Dodd was honoured with the Jimmy Little Lifetime Achievement Award at the 19th Deadlys
Standing ovation for Uncle Archie
Archie Roach was honoured with the Lifetime Contribution Award for Healing the Stolen Generations at the 2013 Deadlys
Adam Goodes stands tall at Deadlys
AFL dual Brownlow medallist and anti-racism campaigner Adam Goodes was honoured with the Ella Award for Lifetime Achievement
Redfoo’s deadly experience
Redfoo made a surprise visit to the 2013 Deadlys in support of his protégé and X Factor contestant, Aboriginal singer Ellie Lovegrove
Comedians bring House down
The Deadlys Comedy Gala was a roaring success at the Deadly Awards with some of the deadliest stand-up comedians Australia has to offer
Culture at heart of song
Shellie Morris took home her first Deadly for Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Advancement
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