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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 […]
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Mick Adams
Doctor in the House Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 A hard-working doctor gets a big thank you from the Aboriginal community. There are so many incredible people out there who are working tirelessly to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Every single one of them deserves our gratitude, […]
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Redfern AMS
Deadly Vibe Issue 81 The health and living standards of Indigenous communities in Australia has for too long been below acceptable standards. Thankfully, there is an increasing number of Indigenous organisations that are working hard to address this situation. One of the most important of these organisations is the Redfern Aboriginal Medical Service, which won […]
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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 […]
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Paulette Whitton
Over the Airwaves Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 Koori radio presenter Paulette Whitton didn’t realise just how popular she was until she was awarded with a Deadly for Broadcaster of the Year. All across Sydney, Monday to Friday, the Indigenous community tunes into Paulette Whitton and her Blackchat program. Paulette has been working in […]
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Albert David
Deadly Vibe Issue 94 December 2004 My island home Dancer Albert David might live in the big city but his heart lies firmly in a tropical paradise. In 1989, a 17-year-old Albert David left his home in the Torres Strait to begin studying at the NAISDA Dance College, thousands of kilometres away in Sydney. It […]
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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 […]
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Brett Lee
Deadly Vibe Issue 108 February 2006 On the Rebound From intensive care to the winner’s podium – one fella’s amazing comeback. Nine months ago, triathlete Brett Lee’s life hung in the balance. He lay in a coma in the intensive care unit at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital after sustaining a serious throat injury while […]
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Patrick Mills at the 2006 Deadlys
Deadly Vibe magazine issue# 116 2006 Basketball prodigy Patrick Mills could soon become one of the biggest names in Indigenous sport, and the talented basketballer will now have to make room in his suitcase for a Deadly as he heads to the United States for a shot at his dream. It’s been an eventful year […]
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Amos Roberts
Deadly Vibe Issue 93, November 2004 Amos Scores Again Rugby League is one sport that has always enjoyed a wealth of Indigenous talent, and now more then ever the code is practically bursting at the seams with deadly black footballers. When it came down to announcing the winner of this year’s Deadly for Outstanding Achievement […]
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Mark Olive
The Entertainer Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 A chef with a difference takes out the Deadly for Entertainment. It was anyone’s guess who would take out the Deadly Award for Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment. All four nominees are exceedingly popular among the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community – Sean Choolburra for his hilarious […]
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Bevan Rankins
Deadly Vibe Issue 93 November 2004 Across the Airwaves The beauty of the Deadlys is that for many, it is a night that crystallises the reality and wonder of an amazing journey, and creates a moment in a Deadly winner’s life where they can look back and think to themselves, “Wow, I sure have come […]
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David Milroy
Top Score Deadly Vibe Issue 116, October 2006 An acclaimed playwright wins a Deadly for his musical score. Another notable absence on the night was the winner of the Deadly for Excellence in Film or Theatrical Score – David Milroy. David won the award for the score to his play Windmill Baby, a beautifully crafted […]
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The 2001 Deadlys
The winners of the 7th Deadly Sounds Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Music Awards (aka “˜the Deadlys’) were announced tonight at cityLIVE, Fox Studios. Band of the Year went to cult Territory rockers Letterstick Band, who are part of the An Barra clan located on the coast of northeast Arnhem Land near Maningrida. A big […]
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Casey Donovan
Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Casey’s Coup It was another victorious night at the Opera House for Casey. Casey Donovan was once again the Queen of the Sydney Opera House on Thursday, September 22, taking out not one, but two Deadly awards at the spectacular ceremony. Casey opened the show with a dazzling rendition […]
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Troy n Trevelyn and the Tribe
rong> Tribal Ties Deadly Vibe Issue 116, October 2006 Backed by their sensation five-piece band, Troy “˜n’ Trevelyn an d t he Tribe received some long over due recognition at this year’s Deadlys. Troy and Trevelyn Brady have been diligently toiling, touring, creating and delivering their unique musical message for many years now, and as […]
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