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What famous dessert, which is a staple on many Australian Christmas tables, is named after a Russian ballerina?
Pavlova
100
Which three North American countries co-hosted the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup?
The United States, Canada, and Mexico
100
Which country is introducing new AI standards to better protect creators, water consumption, and energy usage?
Straya! - I mean Australia
100
The month of July is "X Pride Month" that a lot of our friends and colleagues have been bringing attention to - what pride month is it?
Disability Pride Month
200
What toy/collectible was the number one gift of the year for Christmas 1995?
Beanie Babies
200
Which hollywood power couple announced their surprise marrige this month?
Tom Holland and Zendaya
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200
We unfortunately lost actor Sam Neill earlier this month, who leaves behind a great cinematic legacy. Name 3 of his films
- Jurassic Park (1993) - Dr. Alan Grant
- Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) - Hector Faulkner
- The Hunt for Red October (1990) - Captain Vasily Borodin
- The Piano (1993) - Alisdair Stewart
- Event Horizon (1997) - Dr. William Weir
- Dead Calm (1989) - John Ingram
- The Dish (2000) - Cliff Buxton
- In the Mouth of Madness (1994) - John Trent
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017) - Actor playing Odin
- Jurassic Park III (2001) - Dr. Alan Grant
- Jurassic World Dominion (2022) - Dr. Alan Grant
- My Brilliant Career (1979) - Harry Beecham
- The Final Conflict (1981) - Damien Thorn
- Possession (1981) - Mark
- Bicentennial Man (1999) - Richard Marti
200
Recently on SharePoint, this employee has been in the APS for over 40+ years and is currently at Services Australia - what is either:
- Their name
- How long they've been in the APS service
Margaret Key has been in the APS for 56 years
300
In the movie Home Alone, what are the names of the two bumbling burglars played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern?
Harry and Marv
300
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has now hit the cinemas, and is an adaption of Homer's Ancient Greek epic poem - Name 3 of the characters
Odysseus, Telemachus, Penelope, Antinous, Helen of Troy, Clytemnestra, Circe, Eumaeus, Athena, Calypso, Menelaus, Eurylochus, Polyphemus, Sinon, Agamemnon
300
This US food chain store has been linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis parasite, which causes (and I quote) "explosive diarrhoea" - what's the store?
Taco Bell
300
Name two of the 4 National charity associations for the 2026 calendar year, often celebrated by allowing casual dress days
Steve Waugh Foundation, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Share the Dignity, RSPCA
300
Something Funny
Something Witty
400
Which classic Christmas song was originally written and performed in 1857 to celebrate Thanksgiving, not Christmas?
Jingle Bells
400
In December 2023, this famous player made headlines by signing a hefty & world record-breaking contract with the Dodgers?
Shohei Ohtani - for $700 million (USD)
400
This movie starring an Aussie in the lead role has become a box office bomb (grossing $122 million against a $170 million budget) - what's the movie?
Supergirl (2026)
400
Steve Munns has joined us as our new NM, but where did he join us from recently and from what position?
The Australian Public Service Commission, where he was most recently Assistant Commissioner, Diversity, Inclusion and Pathways
500
The World Santa Claus Congress is held each July in which country?
Denmark
500
Name 2 of the top 10 songs from Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2025
Man I Need - Olvia Deen
Dancing2 - Keli Holiday
Dracula - Tame Impala
Keith - Playlunch
WHERE IS MY HUSBAND? - RAYE
Whateverrrr - Spacey Jane
Nice to Each Other - Olivia Dean
12 to 12 - sombr
No Broke Boys - Disco Lines & Tinashe
Please Don't Move To Melbourne -Ball Park Music
500
What caused the great egg Australian egg shortage in 2024 & 2025, that is looking to make an appearance in 2026 after recent results?
Bird Flu
500
AusAlert - Why is this making our frontpage and some headlines? And when should we expect to hear from it?
On Monday 27 July 2026, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) will conduct a nationwide test of AusAlert at 2 pm AEST.
During the test:
an alert may display on eligible mobile devices including mobile phones, smart watches and tablets
eligible mobile devices will vibrate, emit a loud siren and show a message on the screen.