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Indigenous students head to Canberra
Close to 150 of tomorrow’s leaders from across Australia gathered at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra last month to continue their academic and leadership journey at the 2012 indigenous youth leadership program’s (IYLP) year 10 national student gathering. The Year 10 Gathering happens annually as part of the IYLP Scholarship funded by […]
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Seaman Dan’s Torres Strait Sambal
Here’s one of Uncle Seaman Dan’s favourite recipes for a Torres Strait Island meal, spicy sambal from South East Asia, as shared with us by his nephew Bob Salam. INGREDIENTS Any of the following can be used: chicken giblet, lamb hearts, bacon, prawns, squid or tripe: approx. 1 kg. 4 onions diced 4 tomatoes diced 6 […]
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Feeling rundown? Don’t be sore
It’s the start of Spring and if you’re lucky you’ve escaped the long winter without a bout of the flu. But if you’re one of the millions who weren’t so lucky this flu season, you could be forgiven for feeling tired and rundown in the weeks following your illness. It’s when we’re in this rundown […]
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Mixed signals
Deadly Vibe caught up with National Mental Health Commissioner and Bardi woman Professor Pat Dudgeon in Alice Springs during national consultations on mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, and suicide prevention. The consultations in Alice are part of the National Mental Health Commission’s development of the first annual National Report Card on Mental Health and […]
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Who was Bungaree?
Bungaree (1775 -1830) was the first person described in print as being an ‘Australian’ and was a well-known figure in colonial Sydney. He sailed with Matthew Flinders as a kind of mediator between English colonists and Aboriginal people, becoming the first Indigenous person to circumnavigate Australia. Bungaree’s impact on colonial life is now being celebrated […]
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Off to the circus
Have you ever thought of joining the circus? Maybe you are a great tumbler or have always wanted to be one of the flying stars, high up on the trapeze? Circus Oz is currently recruiting Indigenous artists for its Blakrobatics Masterclass and Blakrobatics Internship. Deadly Vibe caught up with Dale WoodBridge, a young man who […]
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Journeymen
At the recent National Indigenous Music Awards in Darwin, the East Journey Band took centre stage, performing LIVE and picking up some awards of their own. It was an important milestone in the evolution of the band from North East Arnhem Land who combine traditional music with reggae, rock and dance. The members of East […]
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Talk about recognition at your school
As Australians, we pride ourselves on our values of fairness and equality, but our founding document, the Australian Constitution does not recognise the unique contribution that our First Peoples have made to our nation. As our country grows and changes over time, our laws and foundations need to shift a little to develop with us. […]
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Brewarrina Medical Service opens it doors
The Brewarrina Aboriginal Health Service Ltd (BAHSL) is a fully independent health service that caters to the needs of the community and the outlying towns including Goodooga, Gongolgon, Weilmoringle and Angledool. Brewarrina is a small town (population 1121 in the 2006 Census) in North West NSW on the banks of the Barwon River. The ancient […]
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Dale Woodbridge
How do you stay fit? You have to keep your fitness up in the circus. That said, working with apparatus like the trapeze is a workout all on its own, I can tell you. I was a dancer before this so I have always looked after myself, to be able to perform. Dancing is very […]
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Two of a kind
Yamba’s playtime is a 30-minute variety style program for children and includes music, song, dance, stories and tales about activities in the life of ‘Yamba the yerrampe’ (honeyant). Produced and aired by Imparja television, Yamba’s Playtime has been entertaining audiences throughout remote Australia for 16 years, and also features Jacinta Price, who is Yamba’s best […]
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Mobfest returns
Mobfest is a two-day festival where music based education takes centre stage and students from Indigenous remote communities get the opportunity to share their achievements with other schools, their families and their peers. Mobfest is run by Music Outback. It is a travelling festival that is held each year at a central participating school in […]
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It’s ok to say ‘I’m not ok’
You wouldn’t think footy star Wendell Sailor would have to worry about bullying, but he admits he was bullied at school and that’s why he is keen to promote R U OK? at School. Wendell was at the recent launch of this new program that encourages students to check in with their mates and ask […]
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Night of NIMAs
Showcasing the changing face and sound of Indigenous music in Australia, emerging QLD rock four-piece The Medics took out the top honours at the 2012 National Indigenous Music Awards. One of the country’s most exciting young bands, The Medics released their debut album Foundations to widespread acclaim earlier this year and won NIMAs for Album of the Year, New Talent […]
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Barba takes the Dally M
Upon receiving his Dally M Medal as the NRL’s top player in 2012, Ben Barba admitted he never thought it could have been possible. “My size was an issue for me. I always thought I was never big enough. And I’m not going to lie now: I still see some of those big blokes on […]
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The sweetest Plum
Emerging singer, songwriter Thelma Plum has been captivating audiences with her beautiful folk songs and reflective lyrics. She is hoping to release her first EP soon and is planning a move from Brisbane to Melbourne to pursue her music career. At 17, she has already been nominated for various awards and has played alongside some […]
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