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Australia
General Knowledge
100

Who was principal before Ms Archer?

Ms Bright

100

What does AIHW stand for?

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

100

Who scored the winning goal in the 2026 World Cup Final?

Ferran Torres

100

Which animals are on the Australian Coat of Arms

Kangaroo and Emu

100

What is the capital of Ireland?

Dublin

200

What schools combined to form RBSC in 2003?

Dover Heights High and Vauclause High

200

Name one chronic condition identified as a priority health issue in Australia.




Examples include cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease.




200

Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in Athletics?

USA

200

How many stars on our flag?

6

200

What is a word or other sequence of characters that reads the same backward as forward?

Palindrome

300

What date does HSC start?

Tuesday 13th of October

300

What does VO₂ max measure?




The maximum amount of oxygen the body can use during exercise.




300

How much is a converted try worth in Rugby Union?

7 points

300

What event did Cathy Freeman win gold at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney?

400m

300

Who was the Ancient Greek God of the Sun?

Apolo

400

What sport does Mr Te Rata take on Mondays?

Tennis

400

Name two physiological adaptations associated with aerobic training.





Increased stroke volume, increased capillary density, increased mitochondrial density or reduced resting heart rate.




400

What sport involves brooms and a 44 pound granite stone?

Curling

400

What’s the name of the world’s largest sand island, that is found in Australia?

Fraser Island

400

Which country has the highest life expectancy as of 2026?

Monaco

500

How many students are in Year 12?

175

500

Name one Sustainable Development Goal that could improve community health.




Examples include Good Health and Well-being, No Poverty, Quality Education or Reduced Inequalities.




500

Who holds the current marathon world record?

Eliud Kipchoge

500

In which Australian state would you find the towns of Eggs And Bacon Bay and Milkshake Hills?

Tasmania

500

What mountain range separates Europe and Asia?

The Ural Mountains

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