World Events
The ______ strip is where a civil war began in October 2023?
gaza
What is the object on the Canadian flag?
A maple leaf
What is the largest city in Victoria?
Melbourne
Name 4 suburbs with a post code of 4818. Double points if you can name 8.
deeragun, bushland beach, mount low, burdell, bluewater, black river, saunders beach, yabulu
which venue used to hold all the cultural events in Townsville (greek, indian and multicultural fest)
Riverway
Which Australian city held an Olympic games in 2000?
Sydney
The ___________ union was a former movement, a transcontinental country from 1922 to 1991
Soviet
_________ Heads is a place just south of the NSW-QLD border
tweed
A Townsville suburb that starts with a W
wulguru, west end, woodstock.
Which event happens in Townsville on a weekend in July every year at a place close to the city and close to the stadium?
V8 Supercars
Where were the Olympic games held at in 2024?
Paris
Which continent is closest to Antarctica?
South America
Which Australian island is the best place to see penguins?
Philip Island
In which suburb is Townsville's largest hospital (many of you were likely born there)
Douglas
The Showgrounds are closest to which local shopping centre
Castletown
In September 2022 Australia took a day off as a public holiday to mourn the loss of who?
The Queen
Name 2 spanish cities
madrid, barcelona, valencia, sevilla.
What natural object lies in and around thousands of Australian bays and can become slippery and dangerous if you're not careful?
rocks
What is the longest stretch of bay at Magnetic Island?
Horseshoe Bay
which month _________ fest is held in the city every year and involves mostly european backpackers and some wannabe europeans having some adult soft drinks and enjoying some fun?
october
Who was the African American murdered by a Police officer in May 2020 outside Cup Foods in minneapolis?
George Floyd
Name 3 American cities that start with P.
pittsburgh, philadelphia, phoenix, portland, pasadena.
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
Name 4 local suburbs that border Ross River before it becomes Ross Creek?
Cranbrook, Rasmussen, Kelso, Aitkenvale, Annandale, Douglas, Mundingburra.
which american fast food franchise was briefly in Townsville but did not last?
Taco Bell