As NAIDOC turns 50, what is 'deadly' and what does it mean to you?

National Aboriginal and Islander Day of Celebration, or NAIDOC, marks its fiftieth year. According to ABC News Australia, the milestone is prompting reflection on what the term "deadly" means in Indigenous Australian slang. In Aboriginal vernacular, "deadly" is high praise—describing something or someone as excellent. Celebrations are underway across the country, highlighting cultural identity and Indigenous heritage.

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