Classic Australian slang terms have been recognised as part of a historical documentation of how the English language has evolved.

A famous AFL term has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary It comes as several other new words have been included in the iconic text The Oxford English Dictionary has announced that it is ...

Australians have a way with words. Known for its picturesque beaches, wildlife, and laid-back culture, the Land Down Under has developed a colorful style of everyday language that's almost undeniable.

Readers reflect on the country’s many different accents. By Yan Zhuang The Australia Letter is a weekly newsletter from our Australia bureau. Sign up to get it by email. Last week, I wrote about ...

If slang is the people’s poetry, then Australia lost a poet last week. Barry Humphries breathed life into Australia’s “slanguage” – but it was often an imagined life. When it comes to their lexicon, ...