Is this the most successful ‘Australian word’ in history?

This word rose to popularity from out of nowhere and became embedded in Aussie culture. An OAM recipient says it is the most ...
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 ...
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 — ...