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...

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...

This article, published in July 2021, discusses how Aboriginal Australian English can be a useful tool in effective health communication....

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...

The attached document is a 'guide to inclusive language' published by RMIT University. It contains a range of linguistic examples and...

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

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...