Deadly Awards 1996

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The 1996 Deadly Awards were hosted by Rhoda Roberts at the Metro Theatre in Sydney on 1 October 1996. Presenters included Nicky Winmar, Toni Janke, Warren Fahey and Triple J's Chris Thompson. [1] The awards were an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community.

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References

  1. Heiss, Anita (9 October 1996), "Deadly musos, Deadly awards", Koori Mail (136 ed.)