Footy Time
Which animal is on the Australian 5-cent coin?
An echidna
What is the longest river in Australia?
The Murray River
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
What is the shortest river in Australia?
Patterson River
What are the three levels of government in Australia?
Federal, State/Territory, Local
What does ANZAC stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
What two animals are featured on the Australian coat of arms?
Kangoroo and Emu
Which Australian state is the largest by area?
Western Australia
Who was Australia’s first female Prime Minister?
Julia Gilliard
What is the population of Australia as of 2024 (approx.)?
Approx 27 million.
Which desert is the largest in Australia?
The Great Victoria Desert
What is the name of the Australian national anthem?
Advance Australia Fair
What percentage of Australians were born overseas (approx., as of the 2025 Census)?
approx 30%
Which Australian was known as the ‘Crocodile Hunter’?
Steve Irwin
What is approx the national minimum wage in Australia as of 2024?
approx $23.20
Which ocean lies to the west of Australia?
Indian Ocean
What is the name of the Australian Parliament House located in Canberra?
Parliament House
Which city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics?
Sydney
What is the name of Australia’s national broadcaster
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
What is the highest mountain in Australia?
Mount Kosciuszko
What voting system is used in Australian House of Representatives elections?
Preferential voting (instant-runoff voting)
What year did Australia become a federation?
1901
Name the major Indigenous cultural festival celebrated in July.
NAIDOC Week
How many members are there in the Australian Senate?
76
Which Australian city is known as the "City of Churches"?
Adeleide