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23
Jul
2024

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…

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A view of blue, cloudy skies, water and a coastal village in Indonesia.
22
Jul
2024

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…

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01
Dec
2023

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…

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15
Nov
2023

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…

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26
Jul
2023

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.   …

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21
Apr
2023

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…

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21
Apr
2023

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…

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01
Dec
2022

‘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…

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25
Nov
2022

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…

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23
Nov
2022

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…

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12
Oct
2022

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…

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06
Oct
2022

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…

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04
Aug
2022

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…

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04
Aug
2022

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…

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12
Jul
2022

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?…

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08
Jul
2022

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…

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03
Jun
2022

A creative journey towards reconciliation

ACT-based theatre directors, performers, musicians, writers and artists are involved in an important learning opportunity for…

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02
Jun
2022

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…

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21
May
2022

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…

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18
May
2022

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…

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