General Knowledge
Which constellation is depicted on the Australian flag?
The Southern Cross
Where is Home & Away Set?
Summer Bay
Which is the largest Australian city by area?
Sydney
Where is the largest sports stadium in Australia?
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
What is a baby kangaroo called?
A Joey
How many time zones are there in Australia?
3
What animal is the famous 90s cartoon character Blinky Bill?
Koala
How many States are there in Australia?
6 (The 6 states are NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC & WA – ACT and NT are Territories)
What is the nickname of the Australian Women’s Netball team?
Diamonds
What is the collective noun for a group of Kangaroos?
A Mob
Who was Australia’s first female Prime Minister?
Julia Gillard
‘Not Happy Jan‘ has become a mainstay in Aussie lexicon, but what product was being advertised when this now-iconic line was delivered?
The Yellow Pages
Where would you find the Big Pineapple?
Sunshine Coast, QLD
Who was the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup?
Michelle Payne
What is the most venomous creature in the ocean around Australia?
The Box Jellyfish
Which iconic Australian landmark is the world’s largest war memorial?
The Great Ocean Road
What is the highest-grossing Australian film of all time?
Crocodile Dundee
Which is the longest river in Australia?
Murray River
How many times has Australia hosted the Olympics?
2
What is the most dangerous bird in Australia (and the world?)
Cassowary
What percentage of Australia is classified as a desert?
35%
What is the name of the serial killer in Wolf Creek?
Mick Taylor. Real-life serial killer the film based on was Ivan Milat
Which is the largest lake in Australia?
Lake Eyre
Who was the first aboriginal woman to be selected to represent Australia in any sport?
Faith Thomas
Of the 25 most poisonous snakes in the world – how many live in Australia?
21