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Quiz: can you pick a Victorian from a Queenslander? How our accents change from state to state

Quiz: can you pick a Victorian from a Queenslander? How our accents change from state to state

Have you ever wondered why Australian accents are so similar compared to the US and UK? There are some subtle differences between states, though.

17.08.2025 5

The Conversation

Howard Manns

'The most unpatriotic thing ever'? The ANU is moving to kill the Australian National Dictionary

'The most unpatriotic thing ever'? The ANU is moving to kill the Australian National Dictionary
10.08.2025 20

Canberra Times

Howard Manns

The ANU is moving to kill the Australian National Dictionary - this is why it matters

The dictionary is a living, breathing and evolving record of how language is wrapped up in who we are as Australians. It is vital we protect it.

07.08.2025 10

The Conversation

Howard Manns

Is Australian English under threat from the Americans? It’s not as simple as you might think

Dudes, dudines and dudettes of Australia, we need to talk about border security. Our long-time frenemies – the Americans (hey bae!) – seem to be...

08.01.2025 4

The Conversation

Howard Manns