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

We have already looked at some examples of Aboriginal Australian English in the media this year, but there seem to be more popping up...

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

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...

Being laidback and having a laugh are both hallmarks of the Australian cultural identity, but there are times when this relaxed attitude...

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

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

Songs which represent institutions will often undergo lyrical amendments if the language used in the lyrics is no longer deemed to be in...

The following articles discuss attitudes towards politically correct language in Australian society. ABC News - Australians say...

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...

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

The Conversation - Swearing: attempts to ban it are a waste of time Activity: Read the article entitled ‘Swearing: attempts to ban it are...

Linguistic changes generally reflect changes taking place in wider society, and this has certainly been the case in the sporting world...

The following articles explore speakers' varying attitudes towards different usages of English. In VCE English Language, we discuss both...

This article from September 2020 discusses how Dictionary.com must adapt its entries for certain words due to the constant changes...

This article discusses Prime Minister Scott Morrison's controversial use of the colloquial phrase 'wasn't a particularly flash day' to...

The following article discusses how the TV show 'Gogglebox' reflects linguistic diversity in Australian society. While the article is now...

Is it true that swearing in public is more accepted in Australia than in other countries? The following examples explore Australian...

If you're an Australian politician, you haven't really made it until you've got a nickname. The examples below explore the purposes of...