7 Australian Slang Terms the Whole World Should Start Using

From, "chucking a sickie" to "having a yarn," these Aussie slang terms deserve a global audience.
The New York Times

The ‘Hard Yakka’ of Defining Australian English’s Many Quirks

It took a while for Australians to appreciate their linguistic distinctiveness. The editors at the Australian National Dictionary Center work to document it. By Damien Cave CANBERRA, Australia — ...
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Which English language tests are required for an Australian visa

Starting August 7, 2025, Australia has updated its list of approved English language tests for visa and migration purposes. The Department of Home Affairs announced that only specific, in-person tests ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Aboriginal community, linguists revive ancient Ngaiawang language of River Murray

The Ngaiawang language is being revived by the River Murray Mallee Aboriginal Corporation and Mobile Language Team. The group has created a list of about 800 Ngaiawang words, using archive sources ...
The Scranton Times-Tribune

The ‘Hard Yakka’ of Defining Australian English’s Many Quirks

CANBERRA, Australia – Amanda Laugesen scrolled through the spreadsheet of 7,000 words and idioms being considered for the next edition of the Australian National Dictionary, but no matter how hard she ...