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Dictionary calls on sporting tragics to step up to the plate in new appeal
Whether you barrack for the Tillies or Kookaburras, prefer aerial ping pong to mobile wrestling, or have been known to do a…
New discovery adds to story of ancient human migration
New evidence of human occupation in southeast Indonesia dating back 42,000 years offers fresh clues about the route taken by some…
Younger Australians less likely to disapprove of coercive control
The vast majority of Australians consider coercive control unacceptable, but only just over half of the population know what the…
The Matildas waltz in as Australia’s Word of the Year
The soaring popularity of the Australian women's soccer team after their semi-final run at this year's FIFA Women's World Cup…
Bin chickens and maggies step into the spotlight
Australia's nicknames for its weird and wonderful animals have become almost as iconic as the creatures themselves. …
Young people in the ACT the focus of online gambling study
The online betting and gambling habits of young people in the ACT will be the focus of a first-of-its kind study from The…
Surfers’ paradise?
If you ask an Aussie how they feel after catching the perfect wave, there's a fair chance they'll be 'stoked'.That's because for…
‘Sounds’ of the sun inspire an extraordinary new album
A new album transporting listeners on a journey to the sun and inspired by 'sounds' captured in space and on the ground shows the…
Desert journeys on display at the Class of 2022’s Grad Show
An incredible family heritage and epic treks across Australia on camels are some of the powerful themes explored in the School of…
Australia's 2022 Word of the Year revealed
teal: adjective: of or relating to an independent political candidate or politician who advocates for greater integrity in…
Race against time to find ancient Indigenous carvings
Researchers are working with a group of First Nations Australians in a race against time to document ancient art in the…
Top gong for young ANU composer
An aspiring music composer from The Australian National University (ANU) has won a major international prize for his piece for…
Here’s why Austen fans hate the new adaptation of Persuasion
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of the most adapted authors of all time. But while iterations…
Sounds of the past: treasures in the ANU Keyboard Institute
Tucked away in a corner on the fifth floor of the ANU School of Music, a small rosewood table is hidden under a soft red…
Dictionary seeks smorgasbord of Aussie food terms
Do you add chicken salt to your parmy or schnitty? Do you go for a halal snack pack (HSP) or servo food after a night out?…
The viral magic behind the Gentleminions TikTok trend
If you've taken a trip to the cinema over the school holidays, you might have been bewildered by the sight of high school boys…
A creative journey towards reconciliation
ACT-based theatre directors, performers, musicians, writers and artists are involved in an important learning opportunity for…
Bark paintings an archive of history and culture
Aboriginal bark paintings hold a wealth of knowledge about Country and culture. They are also important to the reconciliation…
Indigenous music program takes centre stage
An Australian National University (ANU)-led music program that is empowering Indigenous composers to take the next step in…
Art school’s graduation exhibition makes long-awaited return
Graduating students from The Australian National University (ANU) School of Art and Design are finally able to showcase their…
