As we have discussed many times this year, language is always changing. One of the most interesting changes currently happening across...

In 2022, former rugby player and star of 'The Bachelor Australia', Nick Cummins (also known as the 'Honey Badger') has partnered with...

Below are several examples of Australian English from the media in 2022. Activity: For each example, discuss the social purpose. Above:...

We have previously discussed some examples of regional variation in Australian English. Here are some more examples of regional variation...

Below are several examples of Aboriginal Australian English from the media in 2022. Activity: For each example, discuss the social...

Do you know the traditional Indigenous name for the land you are standing on? Well, you'd better find out here, because it is becoming...

The 2022 Australian federal election has come and gone in May this year, so let's look back at some examples of language use by and about...

Language reveals a great deal about a person's values and attitudes towards certain groups in society, and this is commonly seen in...

The 'end of financial year' is commonly known in financial circles by the acronym 'EOFY', and is a popular time of year for financial...

Every year there is inevitably some celebrity or public figure who says something in the public eye which is viewed as offensive or...

This article from April 2022 explores the etiquette around texting as a form of communication, including how different generations...

In May 2022, New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko made headlines when she mentioned her period in an interview, using the euphemistic expression,...

'Honorifics' are the titles we use to address people in formal language, including: Mr, Ms, Mrs, Dr, Sir, Your Honour, etc. They can be...

If you have recently witnessed a ceremony (for example: a school assembly, meeting or presentation), the speaker may have delivered an...

There's a new Aussie aviation company in town, and they're called Bonza Airline. Everything about this company is Aussie, right down to...

In January 2022, Prime Minister Scott Morrison was a guest commentator on the coverage of the Ashes Series, and caused some controversy...

In March 2022, legendary Aussie cricketer Shane 'Warnie' Warne passed away suddenly. Shortly following his death, Victorian Premier...

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has a track record of using informal language to appeal to the younger voters in his audience and to craft...

Hopefully you have already read our post about Australian culture, swearing and taboo language from 2021. Well, get ready for the 2022...

The English language can be understood by speakers who live centuries apart, suggesting that its core vocabulary and grammar has remained...