New Deadly Vibe stories online!
Monday, 11 January 2010
Head on over to the Story Archive and check out three great new articles now available to read online!
In November we chatted with renowned Indigenous, activist, musician and filmmaker Richard Frankland about his hit film Stone Bros.
We also caught up with Archie Roach who reflected on his remarkable career and also heard from the dynamic duo of Lisa and Rachael Maza, who spoke about their latest production - Sisters of Gelam. read more
Happy holidays from Vibe!
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Well, that’s it for another year, one of the biggest ever for Vibe.
Not only did Vibe Alive return for a second successful national tour, Deadly Vibe magazine reached its 150th issue, The Deadly Awards turned 15 with the biggest show to date, and with our sister company Deadly TV, we even started work on our own television show called Living Strong, which, by the way, you can watch on NITV Tuesday nights at 7:30pm. read more
Raiders resign Waddell
Monday, 14 December 2009
The Canberra Raiders have resigned promising young Aboriginal half Travis Waddell until the end of the 2012 season.
The 20 year-old has enjoyed a rapid rise through the clubs ranks, making his NRL debut this year and playing a total of 10 games for the season.
Travis has also earned selection into the Indigenous All Stars team and was a member of the Raiders premiership winning Toyota Cup team in 2008.
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Indigenous All Stars announced
Friday, 20 November 2009
The Indigenous All Stars rugby league team was announced today by ARL Indigenous Council Chairman William 'Smiley' Johnston.
Continue reading to view the full team. read more
Select your Indig All Star team
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
Voting for the Indigenous All Star rugby league team will close on the 15th of November (see below for a full list of eligible players). You can make your selections online at www.nrl.com/allstars
Preston Campbell will be an automatic inclusion as Captain of the side, with an additional three players to be chosen by Indigenous All Stars coach Neil Henry and ARL Indigenous Council selectors.
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New Indig health show on NITV
Friday, 30 October 2009
Living Strong is the name of a deadly new Indigenous health and lifestyle program that will be airing every week on NITV from Tuesday November 3rd 7:30pm AEST.
Showcasing inspirational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and tackling major health issues head on, the Living Strong formula brings together Indigenous people, young and old from remote, rural and urban communities, to share in the goal of improving the state of Indigenous health.
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WA Artist wins people’s choice award
Thursday, 29 October 2009
West Australian Indigenous artist Shane Pickett has won the inaugural online people’s choice in the 26th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award for his painting To Stand in a run off fresh water stream.
Telstra Art Award Coordinator Natalie Merida congratulated Shane on being the inaugural winner.
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3on3 to visit Cairns for second time!
Thursday, 29 October 2009
The National Indigenous 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge – the Vibe 3on3® – is coming to Cairns for jam packed Super Saturday event on Saturday November 7, 2009. This will be the second time the popular sport and music festival has visited the tropical area of north Queensland. read more
Scholarships to send Indig students to Oxford
Thursday, 22 October 2009
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, today announced that the Government will provide $132,000 to the Charlie Perkins Trust for Children and Students which will give two talented Indigenous Australians the opportunity to study at the University of Oxford for up to three years. read more
New Deadly Vibe stories online
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Check out these great Deadly Vibe articles that we've just added to the story archive.
Karla Grant - Living Black is the issue
Street Warriors - Anthem for a new era
Luke Carroll - On the road to redemption read more
Page 8 returns
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
Five years since its last showing at the Belvoir Street Theatre in Sydney, David Page will return to the stage later this month in a special two week return season of Page 8. read more
Opportunity for Indig artists
Thursday, 27 August 2009
Here’s a great opportunity for budding Indigenous artists out there.
IndigeLab is a two-week residential workshop/laboratory for Indigenous artists who work in different artforms from around the nation to participate in a challenging environment of exchange, experiment and play.
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All new Community Stars page
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Deadly Vibe magazine is launching an all new section in the upcoming October edition – the ‘Community Stars’ page.
This new section is a chance for you to tell us about some of the deadly members of your community - whether it’s a young football star, a deadly singer, or a local artist doing some great things in the community.
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Dizzy Doolan special guest at Vibe Alive
Thursday, 10 September 2009
With just days to go until Vibe Alive lands in Weipa, it is with great excitement that we announce our special guest role model – local Queensland rap superstar Dizzy Doolan!
Dizzy Doolan grew up in Townsville and Cairns, surrounded by a respected musical family, the Doolans, who performed throughout the ’80s and ’90s in the bands Dr Bones and Black Rose. read more
Danie Mellor wins Telstra Art Award
Friday, 14 August 2009
Canberra-based artist Danie Mellor has been awarded Australia’s prestigious Indigenous art prize – the national Telstra Art Award, at the 26th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award for his work titled From Rite to Ritual. read more
Vanda & Young Song Writing Competition
Friday, 14 August 2009
Get reacquainted with your inner rock star and reap the rewards! Open to aspiring and established songwriters, the Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition provides an outstanding opportunity for a talented songwriter to make their mark, and support music therapy charity, Nordoff-Robbins. read more
Post and win!
Friday, 7 August 2009
Vibe Australia is offering a free double pass to this year’s Deadly Awards, including return airfares from anywhere in Australia, overnight accommodation in Sydney, tickets to the Deadlys after-party at the Sydney Opera House PLUS!! spending money.
To win, all you need to do is register an account at www.vibeblog.com and add your own personal favourite Deadlys moment.
The winning entry will be announced on October 5.
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Last call for The Deadlys 2009…nominate now!
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Living Black presenter Karla Grant is urging Indigenous Australians to get involved in the spirit of this year’s Deadly Awards and nominate people who have made outstanding contributions to their communities.
“Time is running out. The last chance to nominate for the Deadlys is 5pm on 24 July. So if you know someone who has done great things in your community, nominate them now!” Karla said. read more
McLeod wins NAIDOC sports award
Monday, 13 July 2009
AFL legend Andrew McLeod has bagged the big prize at this year’s NAIDOC Awards after being named Aboriginal and Islander Sportsperson of the Year.
The annual national event took place in Brisbane, while in the Northern Territory, the Top End NAIDOC awards also honored more Indigenous achievers.
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Three weeks until Vibe Alive lands in Mildura!
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
After attracting young people from all over NSW to Coonamble for the hugely successful inaugural 2009 event, Vibe Alive is gearing up to bring the students of Victoria two days of creative, inspiring, healthy fun!
The Mildura Vibe Alive will be held on Wednesday & Thursday July 29 and 30 at the Mildura Campus of the Victorian P0-12 College of Koorie Education.
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Final month for Deadlys nominations
Thursday, 2 July 2009
The 2009 Deadly Awards are fast approaching, so make sure to get your nominations in before its too late.
Nominations close on July 24. Click here to submit your nominations online. read more
Mills drafted by Trailblazers
Saturday, 27 June 2009
Considering he’s only the second Indigenous player to be drafted into the NBA, it’s quite prophetic really that Patrick Mills should be selected by a team called “The Trailblazers”.
Since emerging from the AIS as a precious teenage talent, 20 year-old Patrick has indeed been burning trails right through Australian, US and International basketball arena's.
Patrick's remarkable rise reached a huge milestone yesterday when he was selected by Portland with the 55th pick of the draft. read more
Maroons make history
Thursday, 25 June 2009
Queensland’s Indigenous players took centre stage in the Maroons historic fourth consecutive state of origin series win last night, with Greg Inglis scoring first, Johnathan Thurston staking a solid claim for player of the series, and Sam Thaiday being named man of the match. read more
Indris to undergo scans today
Monday, 22 June 2009
Jamal Idris will undergo scans today on the elbow he dislocated during the weekends win over Penrith.
The Bulldogs teenage star hyper-extended his elbow after pushing a Panthers defender away with 13 minutes remaining in the 19-12 victory at ANZ Stadium on Friday. read more
New jobs for park management
Monday, 22 June 2009
Parks Victoria has created 25 jobs for Indigenous people to have an active part in managing parks and Aboriginal cultural sites across Victoria, including the Wimmera-Mallee.
The State Government says the jobs will include ranger positions, Aboriginal business development, tourism and park planning.
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Stars come out for Vibe Alive in 2009!
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Vibe Alive is back in 2009 with an array of talented guests, role models and patrons coming together to ensure that students across Australia have the time of their lives at Vibe Alive. read more
Tonga, Sailor in line for Maroon call up
Monday, 15 June 2009
North Queensland centre Willie Tonga has become the hot favorite to replace the injured Justin Hodges for game two o the State of Origin series.
Tong last played for the Maroon in the 2007 series before injury kept him off the paddock for long stretches of the 2008 season.
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Dont miss 3on3 in Palmerston this weekend!
Friday, 12 June 2009
The all new National Indigenous 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge – the Vibe 3on3® – is coming to Palmerston on Saturday June 13, 2009. This will be the first time the popular sport and music festival has visited the Top End with the new ‘Super Saturday’ format. read more
Stan Grant Senior honoured with OA
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Wiradjuri elder Stan Grant Senior has been named a member in the General Division of the Order of Australia.
Mr. Grant is noted for his dedicated work in preserving Indigenous language and culture and has helped launch several teaching programs across New South Wales.
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Maroons win game one
Thursday, 4 June 2009
They were the raging hot favorites before kick off – and, in a head spinning twelve minutes of football wizardry that blew all blue hopes out of the water - Queensland proved exactly why they are being labeled one of the best teams in Origin history.
Queensland defeated New South Wales 28-18 in game one of the 2008 State of Origin series last night, the win punctuated by the performance of two of the state’s Indigenous stars.
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Vibe Alive a smash hit in Coonamble!
Thursday, 28 May 2009
Vibe Alive’s second year of youth festivals is off to a brilliant start with hundreds of young people from across NSW descending on Coonamble for two days of full-on excitement, fun and learning. read more
Mundine wins by split decision
Thursday, 28 May 2009
An early knockdown and a strong final two rounds has won Anthony Mundine the third world title of his professional boxing career by the narrowest of margins.
Fighting at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre last night, Indigenous boxers Daniel Geale and Mundine engaged in one of the classic all-Australian fights, brawling their way through 12 engrossing rounds in which both fighters showed true world class qualities and were near impossible to separate on points at the final bell.
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New Vibe Alive Patrons announced
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
As more than 1000 students from around NSW gather in Coonamble for the first Vibe Alive of 2009, Chris Sarra and Kerrie Hayes have been announced as Vibe Alive Patrons. read more
AFL celebrates Indig round
Monday, 25 May 2009
Essendon’s talented young crop of Indigenous stars ran out winners at this year’s Dreamtime at the G clash in Melbourne – the highlight of the round however went to Adelaide’s Andrew McLeod who broke the club record for most games played. read more
Vibe Alive is in town!
Friday, 22 May 2009
In a matter of days, Vibe Alive will be kicking off its 2009 festival program in Coonamble, with students from across NSW gathering at the Coonamble Sports Ground on May 27 & 28 for two full-on days of music, sport, art and culture.
Joining the hundreds of students expected at the festival will be talented actor Michael Tuahine, former Harlem Globetrotter Dwayne Cross, stars of the hit TV show So You Think You Can Dance? , Suri and Courtney as well as singing sensation Casey Dono… read more
Merritt kicks game winner
Monday, 18 May 2009
NSW selectors say Nathan Merritt isn’t good enough to make the state’s 40 man Origin squad, and yet the brilliant winger continues to prove there is nothing he cannot do on the rugby league paddock.
A freakish try scorer who can also win a game with his defence, on Sunday, Nathan pulled yet another surprise from his bag of trick’s – kicking a field goal on the full time siren to hand the Rabbitohs a 23 - 22 win over the Tigers.
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Get ready for Dreaming festival
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
The Dreaming festival is a place for all Australians to immerse themselves in the contemporary and traditional practices of the world¹s Indigenous cultures. read more
Weekend footy highlights
Monday, 11 May 2009
Justin Hodges helped exorcise Australias World Cup demons by staring for the Kangaroos and earning man of the match honors in the Anzac Test on Friday night. read more
Schools heading to Coonamble for Vibe Alive
Friday, 8 May 2009
Teams are registering fast for this month’s Vibe Alive in Coonamble with more than 65 schools signed up to vie for the top honours and participate in two days of full-on educational fun and games.
Students and community groups from around North West NSW and as far south as Sydney will gather to participate in friendly competition, meet role models like Casey Donovan, Suri and Courtney from So You Think You Can Dance? and screen star Michael Tuahine. read more
Funding boots for diabetes testing
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Indigenous health services will receive $3.8 million over four years to improve and expand diabetes testing for Indigenous Australians. read more
Weekend footy highlights
Monday, 4 May 2009
After seven weeks out of the starting line up, Timana Tahu made an impressive return to Super 14 rugby last night and now looks set to play a crucial role in the Warathas fight for a finals birth read more
Nominations for the 2009 Deadlys now open!
Thursday, 30 April 2009
We’re putting the call out, all across Australia – Who’s Deadly?
Nominate now for the 15th annual Deadly Awards – the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music, Sport, Entertainment and Community Awards.
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Indig health workers vital to better outcomes
Thursday, 30 April 2009
Having more Indigenous health workers is vital in improving health outcomes for Indigenous people say’s the Federal Opposition's Indigenous affairs spokesman Tony Abott. read more
Plan for Indigenous Vs NRL All Stars match
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
An historic match between the NRL’s best players and its Indigenous stars could soon become a reality with a proposal to be tabled at the NRL chief executives meeting today. read more
Weekend footy highlights
Monday, 27 April 2009
A courageous performance from Patrick Ryder helped Essendon steal a thrilling last minute win against Collingwood in the AFL’s annual Anzac Day match at the MCG. read more
Increase in Indig medicos
Thursday, 23 April 2009
The number of Indigenous medical practitioners is on the rise according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. read more
Funding boost for WA housing
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin yesterday announced a $110 million cash injection to build and repair homes in remote West Australian Indigenous communities.
The funding is part of the remote Indigenous housing national partnership announced last November and will go towards new houses, major upgrades and repairs to existing houses.
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NSW Gov offers Indig language grants
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
The NSW government is offering one-off grants of up to $25,000 to community organisations to help protect and revitalise Aboriginal languages. read more
Beetson presented with centenary jersey
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
Indigenous rugby league legend Arthur Beetson received his Team of the Century jersey last night during the halftime break of the Tigers and Storm match.
The Rugby League Team of the Century was named last season as part of the codes 2008 centenary celebrations, but Beetson was a notable absentee from the presentation ceremony.
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Weekend footy highlights
Monday, 20 April 2009
Johnathan Thurston returned to his devastating best on Sunday, leading the Cowboys to a comprehensive 34 – 10 win over the Sharks at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide.
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Prince a Titan for life
Thursday, 16 April 2009
Gold Coast Titans co-captain Scott Prince is likely to finish his career at the club after signing a four-year contract extension that will keep him on the Gold Coast until the end of 2014.
The 29-year-old will be 34 when his deal expires, but hasn’t ruled out playing beyond 2014.
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Weekend footy highlights
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
Two of the AFL’s most talented Indigenous stars reached the 100 game milestone yesterday in the same match.
Port Adelaide forward Daniel Motlop marked his 100th game in style by kicking three goals while good friend Aaron Davey was among Melbourne’s best in his 100th AFL match. read more
Noel Pearson to fight wild rivers battle
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
Indigenous leader Noel Pearson has resigned as director of the Cape York Institute he helped established in 2004 to focus on a land rights battle with the Queensland Government. read more
Lack of respiratory care in NT
Monday, 6 April 2009
Indigenous people living in remote Northern Territory communities are suffering from a lack of care in respiratory disease, leading to climbing numbers of death and disease.
At a conference in Darwin yesterday, Australian and overseas members of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand heard that lung disease and respiratory disorders are increasing among Aboriginal people. read more
UN Declaration endorsed
Friday, 3 April 2009
THE federal Government has officially endorsed the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
In Canberra today, Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin said endorsing the declaration was an important symbolic step for building trust and black and white relations in Australia.
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Breakthrough for Indigenous musicians
Monday, 30 March 2009
Three promising Indigenous musicians or groups are set to break into the commercial music industry with the help of a new pilot initiative known as Breakthrough.
Arts Minister Peter Garrett said this new national Cultural Ministers Council project provides Indigenous musicians with an opportunity to make a high quality recording of the best tracks of their repertoire. read more
Motlop, Pearce star in Power win
Sunday, 29 March 2009
March 29 2009
Daniel Motlop and Danyle Pearce have helped lead Port Adelaide to an impressive start to their 2009 campaign, playing pivotal roles in the Powers 15.17 (107) to 9.11 (65) win over Essendon at AAMI Stadium.
The Bombers trailed by just 22 points at three-quarter-time, but failed to capitalise in front of goal as the home side pulled away in the dying stages. read more
Inglis returns to centres
Sunday, 29 March 2009
March 29 2009
Shifting Cameron Smith from hooker to five eight proved a master stroke for Melbourne Coach Craig Bellamy, allowing Greg Inglis to run riot from the centre position during Melbourne’s impressive win over North Queensland last night. read more
Presto steps up
Saturday, 28 March 2009
March 28 2009
Deputizing for the injured Scott Prince in the half back role, Preston Campbell led the Titans to their second win of the season, downing the Bulldogs 20-12 at a rain soaked Skilled Park last night.
Young Indigenous star Esi Tonga also scored his first try of the season in the second half to keep the Bulldogs from regaining their early lead. read more
Govt to sign UN declaration
Friday, 27 March 2009
The ALP will honor its election promise by delivering a statement of support for the UN’s charter on Indigenous rights next week.
The statement will be the second major symbolic act of the Rudd Government following the apology to the Stolen Generations in February 2007. read more
Search on for Indig science students
Thursday, 26 March 2009
If you’re good at science (or even just like it a lot), you’re in Year 11 or 12 and you’re an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander then the University of Sydney want to hear from you now. The search is on to find five Indigenous Australian science students who will travel to the University of Sydney to explore everything from biology to astronomy. read more
Govt to fund all Indig communities
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
The federal government will fund all Aboriginal communities, not just those selected for intensive help.
The government says 26 of the largest remote Aboriginal communities will share in most of the $5.5 billion in funding set aside for new housing and upgrades during the next 10 years. read more
Beale under pressure
Monday, 23 March 2009
March 23 2009
Waratahs playmaker Kurtley Beale has borne the brunt of his sides less than impressive form in recent weeks, with coach Chris Hickey refusing to guarantee that the five-eighth would start against the Blues in Auckland on Friday. read more
Tapalinga win Tiwi championship
Monday, 23 March 2009
March 23 2009
Tapalinga were crowned champions of the Tiwi Island Football League yesterday, defeating Imalu 81 – 73 in a cliffhanger at Tiwi Oval, Bathurst Island.
It was the Superstars first premiership in five years and their tenth overall.
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Bill to speed up native title claims
Friday, 20 March 2009
A bill was introduced into parliament on Thursday that is designed to quicken the resolution of native title land claims by giving more powers to the Federal Court.
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Increase in Indig retention
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
A rise in the number of Indigenous students reaching year 12 is proof that the Government is on the right track in halving the education gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians by 2020, says Education Minister Julia Gillard. read more
Sandow leads Rabbitohs rout
Monday, 16 March 2009
South Sydney half back Chris Sandow showed no signs of the dreaded “second year syndrome” at the SFS yesterday as he led the Rabbitohs to their biggest win ever over archrivals the Sydney Roosters. read more
Bilingual education phased out in six months
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Moves to effectively scrap bilingual education in the state will begin within six months according to a Northern Territory schools official. read more
Sonny Bill to fight on Mundine undercard
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Former NRL star turned rugby union player Sonny Bill Williams is set to make his professional boxing debut on the undercard of an Anthony Mundine world title fight. read more
Power Cup bigger in 09
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
Three hundred students from ten South Australian schools will participate in the second annual Aboriginal Power Cup this year with the Grand Final to be held on August 29.
The Cup is a joint initiative of the Attorney-General’s Department and the Port Adelaide Football Club with support from the South Australian Aboriginal Sports Training Academy and the SANFL.
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Portrait of Gurrumul wins Archibald
Saturday, 7 March 2009
A portrait of Indigenous musician Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu has been selected as the winning entry for the 2009 Archibald Prize. read more
Stars join music workshop
Friday, 6 March 2009
Sharon Lane and Naomi Wenitong have just been added to the line up for the Whichway Regional Music Development program to be held later this month in Dubbo. read more
Dodson joins UNSW
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
Pat Dodson – one of Australia’s most prominent Aboriginal leaders and former Chairman of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation – will head up a new Indigenous unit at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). read more
PM delivers report on closing the gap
Friday, 27 February 2009
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has promised free health checks for Indigenous people in urban areas to detect disease early, and will appoint a director-general to cut through red tape in remote areas to help close the 17-year gap in life expectancy. read more
Thaiday a Bronco until 2011
Friday, 27 February 2009
Queensland and Broncos star forward Sam Thaiday has ended speculation over his playing future by re-signing with the Brisbane Broncos until 2011. read more
Bluesfest gets Indig stage
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Byron Bay’s acclaimed Bluesfest will celebrate its 20th birthday over Easter 2009 by introducing a new InDIG stage, which showcases our country’s Australian and Southern Pacific Rim Indigenous heritage. read more
Pearson blasts Gov on education targets
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Indigenous leader Noel Pearson has blasted the Rudd Government for its “miserable” targets for reducing Indigenous disadvantage. read more
Jess stars on Rove
Monday, 23 February 2009
R&B sensation Jessica Mauboy has continued her climb to the top of the Australian music charts by performing the title track and latest single from her debut album ‘Been Waiting’ on Rove last night.
Click here to watch the performance read more
Qantas Emerging Artist Award
Monday, 23 February 2009
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board in partnership with Qantas offer this exciting new opportunity. We are calling for Expressions of Interest from young and emerging Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual artists to apply for the Qantas Young and Emerging Indigenous Visual Arts Award.
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League legend fights for life
Monday, 23 February 2009
Indigenous rugby league legend Dale Shearer is fighting for his life in Brisbane’s Royal Hospital after being involved in a horrific car crash. read more
Sandow visit inspires youth
Thursday, 19 February 2009
Football players are always a hit when they make personal appearances and sometimes, through programs such as Souths Cares, they can change young lives. read more
SBS launches TV Mentorship Award
Wednesday, 18 February 2009
SBS today called for applications for a career-enhancing mentorship award that will offer support, guidance and opportunities to emerging Indigenous talent in the Australian film and television industry.
The winner of the annual SBS Indigenous TV Mentorship Award will receive sponsorship to travel to local and international festivals, conferences or markets, mentorship from experienced SBS television executives as well as legal advice from a firm specialising in entertainment law. read more
Dodson launches education campaign
Wednesday, 18 February 2009
Professor Mick Dodson has spoken about his passion to improve the education of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students during an emotional address to the National Press Club yesterday.
The 2009 Australian of the Year promised to devote his one-year tenure to campaign for all Australian children to be “geared up and ready to go” for the first day of the 2010 school year.
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Night of Black Stars rocks The Block
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
Aboriginal boxing made a triumphant return to Redfern with the first Night of the Black Stars.
Despite torrential rain, the “House Full” sign went up and latecomers were turned away as a sellout crowd of more than 800 people crammed into the bigtop at The Block on Black Friday, the anniversary of the national apology to the Stolen Generations. read more
Mundine backs next-gen black stars
Thursday, 12 February 2009
Fresh from his victory over Shannan Taylor, Anthony Mundine is looking forward to watching the next generation of Aboriginal boxing stars in action for the ‘Night of Black Stars’ at The Block tomorrow.
“I did what I had to do, it got a bit desperate at times and got a bit dirty, but I knew it was going to get dirty so it’s all good,” said Anthony, speaking about last night’s bout. read more
Mundine outpoints 'Blaster'
Thursday, 12 February 2009
Anthony Mundine has passed his first test in the middleweight division with flying colors, outpointing fellow Australian and former world title challenger Shannon Taylor in Wollongong last night. read more
All Stars crush Crows
Sunday, 8 February 2009
The Indigenous All Stars have trounced the Adelaide Crows, running away with a comprehensive 14.13 (97) to 6.7 (43) victory at Marrara Oval in Darwin last night. read more
Minister outlines new education measures
Tuesday, 3 February 2009
Principals across the Northern Territory have received a letter from Education Minister Marion Scrymgour outlining several new measures aimed at improving the states disturbing literacy and numeracy results.
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Gov rolls out school attendance program
Thursday, 29 January 2009
The Rudd government is hoping to boost school enrollment and attendance in some indigenous communities by introducing a controversial new program linking school attendance to welfare quarantining.
A trial of the program is being rolled out in the Northern Territory and will require parents on welfare from six remote Aboriginal communities to tell Centrelink where their children are enrolled.
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Rudd rules out A-Day change
Monday, 26 January 2009
Speaking at a citizenship ceremony in Canberra, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has flatly rejected calls by Australian of the Year Mick Dodson and several other Indigenous leaders to change the date of Australia Day.
After being named Australian of the Year on Sunday, Professor Mick Dodson called for a debate on whether Australia Day, which commemorates the landing of the first fleet at Sydney Cove on January 26, 1788, should be moved.
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Dodson named Australian of the Year
Sunday, 25 January 2009
Indigenous activist Mick Dodson has been named Australian of the Year and immediately called for the date of Australia Day to be changed.
Announced at ceremony held in front of Parliament House, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd thanked Professor Dodson for his lifetime commitment to Indigenous activism. read more
Bowen, Thurston on track for comeback
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Matt Bowen is on track for a surprise NRL return in North Queensland’s round one clash with Brisbane.
Bowen missed much of the 2008 season after undergoing knee surgery in July and has just begun light running for the first time since the operation. read more
No housing without jobs, says former Minister
Friday, 16 January 2009
Housing should not be provided to remote Aboriginal communities where people are unable to pay rent or service a mortgage, according to former Labor Minister Gary Johns.
Writing in a paper released today by the Menzies Research Centre, Dr Johns argues that money spent on remote community housing, while “generous and well-targeted”, has resulted in wrecked houses and dependant communities.
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Health experts call for food subsidies
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
The Public Health Association of Australia and the Dieticians Association of Australia have called for public subsidies and tax breaks to allow Indigenous communities access to healthy food.
The life expectancy of Indigenous people is 17 years shorter than for the general community, and both groups say eating the wrong foods, or not enough food, is a big part of the problem.
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Govt pledges $250 000 for junior football
Monday, 12 January 2009
Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin has announced a $250, 000 grant to expand Australian Rules football opportunities for Indigenous people in the East Kimberly region of Western Australia.
Money from the grant will be used to employ a community development officer based in Kununurra as well as an administrator who will manage football activities in the region and employ two AFL Indigenous trainees to help deliver school based programs.
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Jurrah tops pre-season draft
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Central Australian, Liam Jurrah, has been selected by Melbourne with the first pick in the AFL pre-season draft.
Jurrah will join a host of other Indigenous stars at the Demons including, Aaron Davey, Mathew Whelan, Austin Wonaeamirri and fellow draftees Jamie Bennell and Neville Jetta.
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Hodges seeks time out from league
Monday, 15 December 2008
Bronco’s centre Justin Hodges has been given some time out from club duties after it was reveled that the Queensland and Australian centre has been battling personal issues and may be suffering from depression. read more
WA housing in need of urgent upgrades
Wednesday, 10 December 2008
According to a government audit, Aboriginal housing in outback Western Australia is in need of a $540 million upgrade.
The audit found that over 90 per cent of the 2,400 houses that were inspected in remote Aboriginal communities in WA required upgrade work.
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First peoples recognised in QLD constitution
Friday, 5 December 2008
Indigenous people will be officially recognised as Queensland's first people in the state constitution.
Anna Bligh said the idea came from a state forum held in preparation for the national 2020 Summit.
A bipartisan committee will be selected to word the statement, which would be made next year to coincide with the state's 150th anniversary.
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High hopes for Yarran
Monday, 1 December 2008
First round AFL draftee, Chris Yarran, is already being talked up as a possible 2009 version of Hawthorns star rookie Cyril Rioli.
Yarran was drafted by Carton on Saturday with the sixth pick in the AFL draft, and many AFL analysts believe the prolific goal scoring forward will have the same impact for the Blues in 2009 as Rioli did for the premiership wining Hawks in 2008.
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Unaipon's family seek compensation
Friday, 28 November 2008
David Unaipon’s great-nephew has demanded the Reserve Bank of Australia pay damages to his family for using his great-uncles image on the $50 note without his permission.
Allan Campbell met with representatives from the Reserve Bank on Thursday, alleging that the permission to use Unaipon’s image was given by someone posing as a family member. read more
Mundine on track for middleweight showdown
Thursday, 13 November 2008
Fighting for only the second time in the middleweight division, Anthony Mundine outpointed Uruguayan opponent Rafael Sosa Pintos over ten rounds at the Whitlam Centre in Sydney’s West last night.
While the two time super middleweight champion entered the ring in an unusually subdued mood, once the opening bell sounded the Aboriginal boxer was all business, quickly assuming control of the fight and punishing Pintos with some telling body shots in the early exchanges.
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North joins new A-League franchise
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
Socceroo defender Jade North has become the first big name signing of the new North Queensland A-League franchise that will begin competing in the 2009/10 season.
After recently missing out on a European contract, North may now remain on Australian shores long term after the North Queensland franchise presented the 26 year-old with a lucrative offer.
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Thurston inspires Kangaroos win
Monday, 27 October 2008
Overcoming a family tragedy the night before, Johnathan Thurston has produced one of his most polished displays at the international level, leading the Kangaroos to an impressive 30 to 6 win over New Zealand and earning Man of the Match honours. read more
Dreamtime Team defeat Maori 34 - 26
Monday, 27 October 2008
A scintillating two try performance by former Penrith and new South Sydney recruit Rhys Wesser sparked the Indigenous Dreamtime Team to a 34 to 26 win over the New Zealand Maori yesterday.
In a highly entertaining game played in front of a crowd of 10, 000 fans at the Sydney Football Stadium, the Maori were the first to strike, crossing in the opening minutes of the match before Canberra winger Justin Carney equalised in the 18th minute for the home team. read more
Eastwood wins NSW Indigenous Art Prize
Thursday, 23 October 2008
The winner of the 2008 Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize was announced at the official opening of the exhibition at Parliament House on 22 October. The Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize is a $20,000 acquisitive prize for Indigenous artists born in NSW and belonging to a NSW language group. Building on the success of the 2005, 2006 and 2007 prizes, the official opening of the 2008 Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize proved to be a popular event. read more
Campbell honoured to lead Dreamtime team
Tuesday, 21 October 2008
Gold Coast Titans star Preston Campbell has described his appointment as Captain of the Indigenous Dreamtime set to play New Zealand Maori this weekend as the equal of any of his achievements in the game thus far, including his Dally M Player of the Year Medal and Premiership triumph with Penrith in 2003. read more
Hodges out of World Cup
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
Brisbane Broncos centre Justin Hodges will miss the rugby league World Cup due to a shoulder injury.
Hodges will undergo surgery next week with an expected recuperation time of up to five months, possibly ruling him out of the opening rounds of the 2009 NRL season. read more
Deadlys 2008 Winners Announced!
Wednesday, 8 October 2008
Winners of the 14th annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander awards have been announced at a spectacular star-studded ceremony held at the Sydney Opera House on Thursday, October 9, 2008. read more
Hawks clinch AFL flag
Saturday, 27 September 2008
The Hawthorne Hawks have proved they can still win without the goal scoring dominance of their star forward Lance Franklin by defeating Geelong 115 to 89 in the 2008 AFL Grand Final.
Heavily tagged throughout the match, Franklin was restricted to only two goals, the first coming at a crucial stage of the third quarter and the second 12 minutes into the final quarter.
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Star-studded line-up announced
Friday, 26 September 2008
Each year the Deadlys brings the best of Black Australia to the Sydney Opera House, and this year is no exception, with the internationally acclaimed angelic voice of Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu set to resonate through the Concert Hall as the 14th annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander awards celebrate Indigenous excellence in music, sport, entertainment and community achievement from 8pm on Thursday, October 9, 2008. read more
Deadlys Performers Announced!
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
The performers for the 2008 Deadly Awards have been announced and what a night it promises to be.
The 2008 line-up includes the who’s who of Indigenous entertainment featuring Jessica Mauboy, Ursula Yovich, Gurrumul Yunupingu, Georgia Corrowa and Microwave Jenny. read more
Inglis signs new deal with Storm
Thursday, 11 September 2008
Ending speculation he may heading to European Rugby, Greg Inglis has singed a new four year deal with the Melbourne storm worth more than $1.8m.
It has also been revealed that Greg is in line to become the face of an Indigenous leadership campaign run by the NRL.
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Yunupingu receives four Aria nominations
Thursday, 11 September 2008
Indigenous musician Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu has received four Aria Award nominations for this year’s ceremony to be held on October 19 at Acer Arena in Sydney. read more
Sandow named Rookie of the Year
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Only a week after winning the inaugural George Green medal, Rabbitohs halfback Chris Sandow was named the Dally M Rookie of the Year at last nights Dally M Awards. read more
Port Augusta Parties!
Friday, 5 September 2008
More than 700 students from across South Australia descended upon the city of Port Augusta this week, with young people from as far afield as Adelaide, Ceduna and Leigh Creek joining hundreds of local students to take part in the Port Augusta Vibe Alive Festival. read more
First timer Tahlia makes history
Friday, 5 September 2008
TAHLIA Rotumah admits she is “flavour of the month” among her proud friends and family at home in Tweed Heads.
But her popularity is likely to last longer than a month.
At just 16 years of age, Rotumah, a sprinter with cerebral palsy, has made history as the first Indigenous woman to compete at the Paralympic Games.
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Vibe Alive hits Port Augusta
Tuesday, 2 September 2008
In a matter of days, Vibe Alive will be kicking off its festival in Port Augusta, with students from across SA gathering at the Central Oval on September 3 & 4 for two full-on days of music, sport, art and culture. read more
Sandow wins George Green Medal
Tuesday, 2 September 2008
South Sydney halfback Chris Sandow has been awarded the inaugural George Green Medal as the NRL's Indigenous Rising Star. Adding to the achievement, Sandow was also selected in the Indigenous squad to play at the Rugby League World Cup. read more
Franklin reaches 100 goal milestone
Sunday, 31 August 2008
Hawthorne star Lance Franklin has become the first AFL player since Tony Lockett in 1998 to kick 100 goals in a season. read more
Vibe Alive in Coonamble a smash hit!
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
The very first Vibe Alive festival launched with a bang in Coonamble on Wednesday, August 21, with hundreds of young people from across NSW descending on the charming country town of Coonamble for two days of full-on excitement, fun and learning. read more
Napanangka wins Telstra Art Award
Saturday, 16 August 2008
Makinti Napanangka has won the 2008 Telstra Art Award - Australia’s leading Indigenous art prize.
Naoanangka’s untitled painting depicting a rockhole near her remote western desert community of Kintore, in Central Australia, was deemed the best work of 117 pieces made up of 12 bark paintings, 15 works on paper, 29 three-dimensional works and 61 paintings.
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Coonamble Vibe Alive launches this week!
Monday, 18 August 2008
The launch of the inaugural Vibe Alive event in Coonamble is now only two days away! Registrations are filling up fast and young people need to register NOW to make sure they don’t miss out! read more
Who's Deadly in 2008? Voting now open
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
Voting is now open in the 2008 Deadly Awards – the national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, sport, entertainment and community awards. read more
Deadlys tickets now on sale!
Monday, 11 August 2008
Tickets are now on sale for the 14th annual Deadly Awards.
To attend the ceremony only, tickets are $45 or $30 concession.
To attend the ceremony and the after-party, tickets are $60 or $50 concession.
Book now at the Sydney Opera House box office. Call 02 9250 7777, email bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com or head to www.sydneyoperahouse.com
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Mills stars against Team USA
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
In one of the biggest moments of his young career, Indigenous basketballer Patrick Mills has stared in the Boomers exhibition match against Team USA in the lead up to the Beijing Games. read more
Rainforest handed back to traditional owners
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
Almost 182,000 hectares of land on Cape York has been handed back to its traditional owners, creating a new national park in the process. read more
Goodes, McLeod receive death threats
Friday, 8 August 2008
It was reveled on the AFL Footy Show last night that Indigenous players Adam Goodes and Andrew McLeod have received racially motivated death threats. read more
Wesser joins Rabbitohs
Thursday, 7 August 2008
The South Sydney Rabbitohs have announced the signing of representative fullback Rhys Wesser for the 2009 and 2010 seasons. read more
Seven Indig players join World Cup squad
Friday, 1 August 2008
Australian selectors have included seven Indigenous players in a preliminary 46-man Kangaroos squad for the Rugby League World Cup to be held later this year. read more
Indigenous health scholarships on offer
Friday, 1 August 2008
Royal College of Nursing, Australia is proud to act as the fund administrator for the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme funded through the Department of Health and Ageing.
The aim of the Scheme is to help address the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health professions and assist in increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with professional health qualifications. read more
Widders heads for England
Friday, 1 August 2008
South Sydney player Dean Widders has been released from the final year of his contract with the Rabbitohs and will join English Super League club Castleford next year. read more
Young Australians encouraged to enrol to vote
Thursday, 31 July 2008
The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, is urging young people to ensure they are enrolled to vote as part of the Australian Electoral Commission’s national Enrol to Vote Week read more
Mundine outpoints Crazy Kim
Thursday, 31 July 2008
Despite being knocked to the canvas early in the fight and needing to overcome a nasty gash above the right eye, Anthony Mundine was the clear winner last night in his bout with Japan's Crazy Kim. read more
Inglis leaves door open for French rugby
Tuesday, 29 July 2008
In the wake of the shock walkout of Sonny Bill Williams to French rugby, the Melbourne Storm have already made moves to sure up star player Greg Inglis to a long term deal. read more
PM holds community cabinet in Yirkalla
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Surrounded by children from his community, Galarrwuy Yunupingu today handed Prime Minister Kevin Rudd a petition on behalf of 13 of Arnhem Lands’s most senior traditional men calling for their "self-evident" rights to be recognised in the Constitution. read more
Passing of Indigenous sporting icon
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
The first Aboriginal athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal was farewelled today in Queensland's South Burnett town of Cherbourg. read more
Brough calls for independant review
Friday, 18 July 2008
Former federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough has joined the chorus for an independent review of how the Northern Territory Government spends federal grants. read more
Pearce stars in Adelaide derby
Monday, 21 July 2008
Port Adelaide star Danyle Pearce grabbed best on ground honours during Port's sweet victory over archrivals Adelaide yesterday. read more
'Historic' opportunity on native title, McClellan
Friday, 18 July 2008
Federal Attorney-General Robert McClellan has described a meeting of commonwealth and state government ministers in Perth as an “historic opportunity” to advance the interests of Indigenous Australians. read more
Inglis voted best in league by peers
Thursday, 17 July 2008
Greg Inglis has become the youngest player in the history of Rugby League Week magazines player poll to be voted best player in rugby league by his peers. read more
NAIDOC Ball winners announced
Sunday, 13 July 2008
More than 1000 people attended the 2008 NAIDOC Ball at the Canberra Convention Centre last night and were entertained by some of the nation’s best Indigenous performers. read more
Health workforce boost needed: Roxon
Saturday, 12 July 2008
Boosting the numbers of Indigenous people working in health is critical to bridging the 17-year life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, the federal government says. read more
Courageous Campbell gets Titans home
Saturday, 12 July 2008
An amazing try saving tackle by Preston Campbell on a player 37 kilograms heavier handed the Gold Coast Titans a massive upset victory over the Sydney Roosters last night. read more
Jawai signs two-year deal with Raptors
Friday, 11 July 2008
After becoming the first Indigenous Australian to be drafted into the NBA last month, Nathan Jawai has signed a two-year guaranteed deal with the Toronto Raptors. read more
Ban racist fans for life, says Thurston
Thursday, 10 July 2008
Australian half back Johnathan Thurston yesterday demanded NRL officials impose "life bans" on fans who racially abuse players from the stands. read more
Award offers $5000 for creative youth
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
Cemented in its fourth year, the annual Yvonne Cohen Award for Creative Indigenous Australian Youth, is a national award offering $5000 to aid in the creative future potential of a talented young Indigenous Australian artist 30 years of age or younger. read more
Sandow kicks Souths to miracle win
Sunday, 29 June 2008
The dream start to Chris Sandow’s NRL career continued last night when the 19 year-old South Sydney halfback, playing in only his third NRL game, kicked yet another a game winning field goal for the Rabbitohs, handing them a remarkable victory over the Cowboys in Townsville. read more
Jawai drafted by Indiana Pacers
Friday, 27 June 2008
Nathan Jawai has become the first Indigenous Australian to be drafted into the NBA after being selected by the Indiana Pacers in yesterday’s draft.
Jawai was selected in the second round with the 41st pick by the Pacers and became only the 10th Australian to be drafted in the NBA.
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Kickett remains undefeated
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
‘Cool’ Willie Kickett continued the impressive start to his professional career overnight, defeating former world champion Gary St Clair in their junior welterweight bout at Vodafone Arena. read more
Green opens door for rematch
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Less than four months after retirement and repeated public statements that his fighting days are over, Danny Green says he will consider making a return to boxing to face archrival Anthony Mundine once more. read more
New bill waters down Howard lease scheme
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
A bill was passed in federal parliament yesterday that will water down the Howard Governments controversial 99-year lease scheme for Aboriginal communities. read more
Inglis magic sinks Cowboys
Monday, 23 June 2008
Greg Inglis has continued his scintillating State of Origin form, helping Melbourne surge to the top of the NRL ladder once more after running in three of the clubs nine tries in a 41 – 20 drubbing of North Queensland on Saturday night. read more
Protests mark intervention anniversary
Saturday, 21 June 2008
The first anniversary of the Northern Territory intervention has been marked by protest in nine Australian cities.
Among the protests was a call for the Federal Government to invest $1 billion to help fix problems in Aboriginal communities, and for a new national Aboriginal advisory body to be established.
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Bowen to undergo season ending surgery
Thursday, 19 June 2008
Cowboys star Matt Bowen has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2008 NRL season and will undergo a radical knee operation which involves implanting artificial cartilage. read more
Vibe Alive registration now open!
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
Registration is now open for Vibe Alive - a two day festival for young students that incorporates music, sport, art, education and healthy living in a high-energy, youth-friendly setting. read more
Voices from the inside
Tuesday, 17 June 2008
Indigenous people in three Victorian prisons will speak out in live radio broadcasts during NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) Week. read more
AMA opts out of NT intervention
Monday, 16 June 2008
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has opted out of the Northern Territory intervention and blasted the federal government for relying on altruism to prop up the initiative. read more
Financial help for Indigenous students
Monday, 16 June 2008
Tax-free Equity Scholarships are available to help Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students find the money they need to go to uni. read more
Inglis exacts sweet revenge for Maroons
Thursday, 12 June 2008
Darren Lockyer hailed Greg Inglis as the most naturally gifted footballer of his generation last night after Queensland thumped New South Wales 30 – 0 in game two of the State of Origin series. read more
Indigenous carnival set to kick off
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
On 18th June 2008 the Shepparton Sports Stadium will be rocking to the sound of a new beat when indigenous hip hop group Tjimba and The Yung Warriors perform as part of the “ASHEletics” traditional indigenous games carnival. read more
Indigenous arts grants
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board of the Australia Council for the Arts is committed to keeping culture strong by supporting and promoting a strong arts sector that effectively reflects and celebrates cultural diversity through its Grant Programs Section. read more
Health clinics commence in NSW
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
A group of the country’s top medics will travel to the New South Wales towns of Brewarrina and Bourke tomorrow (11 June) for the first of the newly established Indigenous clinics run by Sydney University’s Poche Centre for Indigenous Health. read more
Intervention review board unveiled
Friday, 6 June 2008
Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin has this afternoon unveiled the board that will review the controversial Northern Territory emergency intervention. read more
Sailor comeback cut short
Saturday, 7 June 2008
Wendell Sailor’s much hyped return to rugby league was cut cruelly short on Friday night as the former Queensland and Australian star had his cheekbone broken during a tackle late in the first half. read more
Franklin boots nine as Hawks soar
Sunday, 8 June 2008
Lance Franklin equaled his highest single game goal scoring tally over the weekend, booting nine goals to lead the Hawks to a resounding 51 point win over Essendon. read more
Prince rushed into Maroons camp
Friday, 6 June 2008
Scott Prince has been rushed into the Queensland State of Origin camp after Johnathan Thurston suffered an injury scare at training on Tuesday night. read more
Realise Your Dream Scholarships
Friday, 6 June 2008
Creative young Australians are being offered a unique opportunity to work with a top UK professional in their field, thanks to the British Council’s 2008 Realise Your Dream scheme. read more
Calls for sensible approach to native title
Thursday, 5 June 2008
While there has been great success in native title in Western Australia, the government still has a “conceptual problem” with native title over areas such as cities or mining areas, South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council CEO Glen Kelly said today. read more
ABC series seeks Indigenous talent
Monday, 2 June 2008
The ABC are currently casting for the upcoming series, Escape from Scorpion Island and encouraging Indigenous school children aged from eleven to thirteen, to apply for a chance to be involved in this exciting opportunity. read more
Mundine eyes middleweight division
Thursday, 29 May 2008
Anthony Mundine has defeated Sam Soliman for the third time in front of a near-capacity crowd in Melbourne. While Soliman fought bravely after being knocked out in their previous bout, Mundine never looked out of his comfort zone on his way to earning a decisive point’s decision victory. Two of the judges awarded the bout to Mundine 116-112, while the third scored it 117-112. read more
Wirrpanda marks milestone in style
Tuesday, 27 May 2008
West Coast's David Wirrpanda celebrated his 200th game in style over the weekend, helping the Eagles to break a seven game loosing streak. read more
Bird hailed as Blues King after Origin victory
Thursday, 22 May 2008
Rugby league immortal Bob Fulton crowned Indigenous five eighth Greg Bird as New South Wales own version of Wally Lewis after he steered the Blues’ to a memorable 18 – 10 game one victory in the 2008 State of Origin Series last night. read more
Jimmy Little named among WYD Ambassadors
Tuesday, 20 May 2008
Indigenous music legend Jimmy Little has been named as one of nine official Ambassadors for World Youth Day Sydney 2008 (WYD08). read more
Soward shines as Dragons thump Storm
Monday, 19 May 2008
After being dropped from first grade several times this season, Dragons' half Jamie Soward produced one of the best performances of his career in dismantling the Melbourne Storm over the weekend. read more
Williams joins Bulldogs
Thursday, 15 May 2008
Halfback Joe Williams has been granted an immediate release from his contract with Penrith and signed with the Bulldogs. read more
SNAICC Chairperson blasts budget
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
SNAICC Chairperson, Muriel Bamblett, AM, said today that, "after raising expectations that they would do whatever it takes to the close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children the government has not made the necessary commitments to early learning and childcare. We need to close
the gap between the pre election promises and the progress." read more
Budget aims to close gap
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
The Australian Government is investing $334.8 million towards closing the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation. read more
New welfare card comes under fire
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
A welfare debit card is expected to be unveiled in Treasurer Wayne Swan's first budget tonight and will contain only a portion of a family's welfare payment. The card will restrict purchases to necessities such as food and clothing in a $17 million scheme aimed at cracking down on negligent parents.
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Indigenous players star in tribute match
Monday, 12 May 2008
Some of the AFL’s biggest Indigenous stars have stolen the show at the Hall of Fame tribute match between Victoria and the Dream Team over the weekend. read more
Bennet backs Prince - Weekend Wrap
Monday, 12 May 2008
Wayne Bennet has publicly called upon Queensland selectors to name Scott Prince in the number six jersey for this year’s State of Origin series. With Darren Lockyer being ruled out for six weeks after undergoing surgery on his injured knee, Bennet believes Queensland selectors would be "silly" to overlook Prince for the five eighth role.
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Motlop kicks career high
Monday, 5 May 2008
Daniel Moltop has produced one of the top individual performances of the 2007 AFL season thus far, kicking a career high seven goals in Port Adelaide’s 64 point thumping of Essendon over the weekend. read more
Reed wins second Supercross title
Monday, 5 May 2008
Just three weeks after breaking his shoulder during training, Chad Reed has won his second World Supercross Championship in the United States. read more
Five Indigenous stars receive test call up
Monday, 28 April 2008
Australian selectors have chosen five Indigenous players in the 17 man squad to take on New Zealand in next month’s Centenary Test. read more
Noongar claim back to square one
Thursday, 24 April 2008
A West Australian and federal government appeal against the Noongar native title claim over Perth has been upheld by the full bench of the Federal Court. read more
Young stars shine at Harry Williams Cup
Monday, 21 April 2008
Named in honour of the first Indigenous Socceroo and member of the 1974 World Cup squad, the recent Harry Williams Cup drew together some of the top Indigenous footballing talent from across New South Wales. read more
"Black Diggers" Anzac Day March on NITV
Monday, 21 April 2008
In an Australian first, National Indigenous Television will air a live broadcast of the “Black Diggers” ANZAC Day March from the Redfern Community Centre from 1pm - 2pm AEST. read more
Black Hawks flying high
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
Chance Bateman has become the first Indigenous player to reach the 100 game milestone for Hawthorn after staring in the Hawks 44 point win over Adelaide on Sunday. read more
Prince and Thurston battle for rep honours
Monday, 14 April 2008
Scott Prince has produced what many are calling his greatest performance in the NRL, staring in the Titans 28 - 20 win over Parramatta last Friday night. Prince’s superb start to the season has now placed him on a representative collision course with incumbent Queensland and Australian halfback Jonathan Thurston, still recovering from off-season shoulder surgery. read more
Health organisations to meet NSW Govt
Wednesday, 9 April 2008
Indigenous health organisations will meet with The Hon. Minister Paul Lynch, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Mr. Greg Aplin MP, Shadow Spokesperson for Aboriginal Affairs, at Parliament House on Thursday April 10 to encourage the NSW Government to release their plans and timeframes to achieve Indigenous health equality in line with the Close the Gap campaign. read more
Pittman vows to fight on
Monday, 7 April 2008
Jamie Pittman has vowed to continue his quest to become a world boxing champion after being defeated in his bid for the WBA middleweight title against champion Felix Sturm in Düsseldorf. read more
New Indigenous youth festivals announced
Thursday, 3 April 2008
After a competitive tender process, the Federal Government has signed a funding agreement with Vibe Australia to produce Vibe Alive – a youth festival with a difference. read more
Goodes record streak continues
Wednesday, 2 April 2008
Sydney Swans star and dual Brownlow Medallist Adam Goodes emerged from the AFL tribunal unscathed last night, keeping him on-track to break Sydney’s consecutive game’s record. read more
3on3® ready to launch in Liverpool
Monday, 31 March 2008
The National Indigenous 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge – the Vibe 3on3® – is coming to Liverpool on the weekend of April 5 and 6, 2008. This will be the first time the popular sport and music festival has visited the South Western region of Sydney. read more
Pittman heads to Germany for title shot
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
Indigenous boxer Jamie Pittman fly’s out of Sydney today headed for Düsseldorf, Germany and a shot at the WBA middleweight world title. read more
Amend intervention legislation, says Calma
Monday, 24 March 2008
Indigenous leader Tom Calma has revealed a 10- point plan for the Government to improve the intervention in the Northern Territory after claiming the legislation must be substantially amended. read more
Indigenous visual art award
Thursday, 20 March 2008
Indigenous Australian artists of all ages and ability are being encouraged to use their skills in artistry and story telling in this year’s Cancer Council Victoria Arts Awards. The Cancer Council is calling for entries in the Indigenous Visual Art category of the Arts Awards, an annual event that provides an opportunity for people to express their cancer experiences artistically. read more
Nelson criticises baby bonus
Tuesday, 18 March 2008
Opposition leader Brendan Nelson has called for the baby bonus introduced by the previous Howard Government in 2004 to be withheld in Indigenous communities. read more
White-flight from NSW public schools
Monday, 10 March 2008
A confidential survey conducted by the NSW Secondary Principals Council has found that white students are avoiding schools with Aboriginal and Middle Eastern students in favor of Catholic and other private institutions. read more
Merritt re-signs with Souths
Friday, 7 March 2008
Try scoring machine Nathan Merritt has re-signed with South Sydney for a further four seasons. read more
NITV launches NRL show
Monday, 3 March 2008
On the 100th Anniversary year of Australian Rugby League, National Indigenous TV will launch the world’s first Indigenous NRL Panel Show. The live national broadcast will air on Thursday 6th March from 6:30pm – 8:00pm AEST on Channel 180, on FOXTEL and AUSTAR. read more
Gowa wins sprint title
Saturday, 1 March 2008
23 year-old Otis Gowa has won a controversial 100m men’s final at the Australian track and field championships. read more
Mundine defeats Hamden
Wednesday, 27 February 2008
Anthony Mundine has successfully defended his WBA super middleweight world title, defeating long time friend and fellow Australian Nader Hamden by a unanimous decision at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. read more
WA welfare trial announced
Wednesday, 27 February 2008
The West Australian government will join with the federal government in imposing welfare payment management in selected Indigenous communities. read more
Legendary didj player passes away
Tuesday, 26 February 2008
Alan Dargin, one of Australia’s most successful and prominent didgeridoo players has passed away in Sydney, aged 40. read more
North leads Jets to Championship
Sunday, 24 February 2008
Newcastle Jets defender and captain Jade North has become the first Indigenous footballer to win an A-League championship. He has also become the first Aboriginal player to captain a side to a Grand Final win after his team defeated local rivals the Central Coast Mariners 1 – 0.
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PM announces tailored approach
Wednesday, 20 February 2008
After setting a target of 10 years to halve the literacy and numeracy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children, the Prime Minister has stated that there will be no a one-size-fits-all solution to the issue.
The PM has also made a commitment to ensure that four-year-olds in remote Aboriginal communities have proper access to pre-school within five years.
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Permit changes to be reversed in NT
Monday, 18 February 2008
After the permit system was scrapped as part of the coalition government’s controversial intervention into NT Aboriginal communities last year - draft laws reversing the changes will be introduced into Parliament this week.
Under legislation introduced by the coalition last year, anyone would have been able to access common areas of Indigenous communities without a permit.
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Mundine outpoints Crazy Kim
Despite being knocked to the canvas early in the fight and needing to overcome a nasty gash above the right eye, Anthony Mundine was the clear winner last night in his bout with Japan's Crazy Kim.
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