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:...

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...

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

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

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...

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

This article explores how Gen Z (those born between approximately 1997 and 2012) perceive the use of full stops to be 'angry' in texting...

We have previously discussed the purposes of nicknames in politics (see post here) and how they can be used to build rapport between...