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The 2000 Deadlys
The winners of the 6th Deadly Sounds Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Music Awards (aka “˜the Deadlys’) were announced tonight at a lavish ceremony held at City Live, Fox Studios. Fresh from her performances at the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Torres Strait Islander singer Christine Anu won Single Release Of The Year for […]
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Dr Ngiare Brown
Deadly Vibe Issue 93 November 2004 One Deadly Doctor Dr Ngiare Brown’s was one of many surprised faces at the Deadlys this year after she was awarded a Deadly for Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health. “I am so honoured to receive this award,” she says. “Especially when I am in such […]
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Sharnee Fenwick
Country Soul She may only be young, but country songstress Sharnee Fenwick has her sights set on becoming an international star. From the moment an eight year-old Sharnee Fenwick stepped on stage to sing Under the Influence of Love by Buck Owens, it was clear for all to see that performing was her true calling. […]
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The 2002 Deadlys
It was a night of glam frocks, black rock and turning back the clock at the 8th National Indigenous Music, Sport, Entertainment & Community Awards (“˜the Deadlys’), held this evening at the Sydney Opera House. Celebrities were in abundance at Indigenous Australia’s night of nights, with Shakaya, Anthony Mundine, Evonne Goolagong-Cawley, Troy Cassar-Daley, David Peachey, […]
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Jason Pitt
Deadly Vibe Issue 93 November 2004 Winner lost for words Independent dancer Jason Pitt was so surprised to be named the deadliest dancer of the year that he was almost lost for words when accepting his award. “I’d like to say please support independent dance,” Jason said to the assembled crowd. “It’s where most of […]
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Lydia Williams
Pride of the Deadlys Deadly Vibe Issue 116, October 2006 She’s young, she’s strong and now she’s officially Deadly. She may only be a teenager, but Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams stoo d t all at this year’s Deadlys, becoming one of the youngest-ever recipients of the Female Sportsperson of the Year award. Over the past […]
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The 2003 Deadlys
This year’s National Indigenous Music, Sport, Entertainment & Community Awards (“˜the Deadlys’) was truly a spectacular event. Hosted at the Sydney Opera House, the Deadlys filled the Drama Theatre to capacity with an audience which included Australia’s “˜A’ list of celebrities. For the first time-ever, the Deadlys will be broadcast to a national audience on […]
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Michael Riley
Deadly Vibe Issue 93 November 2004 Tears for Deadly artist One of the most emotional moments at this year’s Deadlys came when the Deadly for Visual Art was announced. The photographer and film-maker Michael Riley, who passed away in August, was named Outstanding Visual Artist. To a warm round of applause and cheers, Michael’s cousin, […]
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Patrick Thaiday
Born to Dance Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 One of Bangarra’s best takes home the Deadly for Dancer of the Year. The Deadly for Dancer of the Year is always a close race to call. With so many talented and accomplished Indigenous dancers succeeding both in Australia and overseas, it is always difficult to […]
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Tony Mundine
Deadly Vibe Issue 93 November 2004 The Quiet Achiever When the names of the nominees for the inaugural Ella Award for Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Sport were announced to the audience at this year Deadlys, each one received a huge cheer from the crowd. And that was hardly surprising, considering that […]
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Peter Djiggir
Peter’s Pride Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 Ten Canoes reaps more rewards as a humble filmmaker is recognised for his work. It was a Top End night at the Deadlys 2006. When Peter Djiggir was announced the winner of the Deadly for Outstanding Achievement in Film or Television, the crowd responded with a thunderous […]
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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 […]
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Jamie Gulpilil
Keeping it Real Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 A shy young man charms us all as he takes out the Deadly for Actor of the Year. Jamie Gulpilil is perhaps the most unaffected actor ever to grace our screens. This humble young man with the famous father almost seemed to be wondering what all […]
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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 […]
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Gulumbu Yunupingi
Silence is Golden Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 Our Visual Artist of the Year respects the past, celebrates the present and dreams for the future. Perhaps it’s a first. For a few short minutes the entire Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House was so silent, you could have heard the proverbial pin drop. […]
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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 […]
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