The Animal Kingdom
What is the largest animal on Earth?
Blue Whale
What instrument helps hikers navigate?
A compass
What is Australia's national gemstone?
Opal
Name the NFL player and Pop Star duo who married in July 2026, making headlines worldwide.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
What is the only mammal that lays eggs, besides the echidna?
Platypus
What do you call a place where a river meets the sea?
An estuary
Platypus
What major international music competition was held in Vienna, Austria, in May 2026?
Eurovision Song Contest
What colour is an aircraft's black box flight recorder usually painted?
Bright orange
Which mammal is capable of true flight?
A bat
What is the name of the device used to pull a 4WD out of trouble using a cable?
A winch
Which Australian landmark is sacred to the Anangu people and was formerly widely known by another English name?
Uluru (formerly Ayers Rock)
Which Scottish city hosted the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
Glasgow
Which planet in our solar system has the shortest day?
Jupiter
What is the name of the largest living species of lizard? (Native to Indonesia)
Komodo dragon
What is the name of the knot commonly used to attach a hook to a fishing line?
Clinch knot
What is the slang term for a stereotypically loud, uncultured or very working-class Australian, who speaks and behaves in a typically Aussie way?
Ocker
Which famous country singer died in 2026?
Dolly Parton
What is the only letter that does not appear in any US State name?
Q
What is the name of the process by which caterpillars turn into butterflies?
Metamorphosis
What is the name of the phenomenon where the sky appears to glow with colourful lights? (Near the Earth's polar regions)
Aurora Borealis (The Northern Lights)
In what year did Australia become a federation?
1901
Papua New Guinea
What everyday food can remain edible for thousands of years when properly sealed and stored?
Honey