It seems that every year the debate around the date for our national holiday grows more heated. Let's take a look at some of the...

The story of woke's journey from African-American street slang to politically conservative catchcry is both long and complicated so, for...

Adjective 'deadly' and common noun 'mob' are both frequently used in Aboriginal Australian English and have become recognisable markers...

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...

These articles both make reference to the rise in linguistic creativity among Australians when referring to the Covid-19 vaccination....

In this tweet from August 2021, Adelaide footballer Cam Ellis-Yolmen congratulates fellow Indigenous player Eddie Betts on his 350th game...

Lidia Thorpe is a Senator for the Australian Greens political party, and is also an Aboriginal Gunnai-Gunditjmara woman. In this tweet...

This article discusses the history of perceived differences in the use of swear words by men and women. The Conversation - From 'common...

Read the examples of Australian slang on the website below: Koalanet.com.au - List of Australian slang a) Identify 5 examples that you...

This article discusses the use of Samoan slang by those both within and outside of the Samoan-Australian community. In particular, the...

News.com.au - Spelling of Arnott's new chicken parmigiana-flavoured shapes causes heated debate In August 2020, Arnott's Shapes released...

This article discusses the rise in the use of non-Standard orthography for the adjective 'blak' as a marker of identity among Indigenous...

Mel Magazine: Bro, do you even vibe? (published 2019) This article discusses the rise in popularity among teenagers of variations on the...

These websites contain discussion and examples of how innovative language use in internet forums can build in-group membership between...

These articles discuss the cultural significance and provide examples of Aboriginal Australian English. Remember to differentiate...

This article contains lists of teenage slang examples from 2021. Bark.us: 2021 teen slang meanings every parent should know (published...

These articles discuss how Australians have developed their own slang related to the Covid-19 pandemic. While many pandemic slang terms...

This article discusses the origins and longevity of Australian slang, and contains some excellent examples. It also highlights some...

Sydney Morning Herald: 'Mate': What's the history of our most treasured salutation? This article discusses the history and cultural...

The following articles provide some examples of lexical and phonological variations in the use of English around Australia: Buzzfeed - We...