# The Vanishing Art of Civility | Australia News

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Podcast: [Australia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569932)
Published: 2026-08-01T19:38:58+00:00
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Civility is vanishing—and it’s quietly unraveling the fabric of society. From littering and road rage to plummeting trust in neighbors, we’re witnessing a disturbing erosion of basic social decency. Decades of research show that as face-to-face connections fade, so does our belief in one another—once a near-universal American norm, now crumbling across continents. This isolation fuels division, making people more vulnerable to inflammatory politics and toxic public behavior. Australia’s latest polls confirm it: interpersonal trust is at its lowest in years. When leaders abandon respectful discourse, ordinary folks follow suit—leaving communities colder, lonelier, and less safe for everyone. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c6e1c3b66d3747a9

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