How well do you know the land down under?! Test your knowledge with the Big Australia Quiz featuring 180+ Australian Trivia Q&As on Australian Movies, Music, Australian General Knowledge, Sports, Geography (etc!) AND 3 Picture Quizzes!

How well do you know the land down under?! This Big Australia Quiz is going to help you find out!

Featuring 13 sections that will test your knowledge across multiple categories including General (Aussie) Knowledge, Australian Music, Australian TV, Australian Food, Australian Animals, Australian Movie Stars, Australian Geography, Aussie Slang, Iconic Australians, Australian Sports and 3 picture quizzes on Australian Natural Wonders, Australian Movies and Australian Celebrities.

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The Big Australia Quiz: 180 Australian Trivia Questions (+ 3 Picture Quizzes!)

Big Australia Quiz: Australian General Knowledge Round

Our Australian general knowledge quiz questions cover a little bit of everything, including Australian history quiz questions and Australian geography quiz questions; questions about Australian music and movies, through to iconic Australians, animals and natural wonders!

1. Which constellation is depicted on the Australian flag?

2. What two animals are featured on the Australian coat of arms?
(Bonus Point if know why these two animals were picked)

3. What is the name of Australia’s largest cattle station?

4. Which iconic Australian landmark is the world’s largest war memorial?

5. What percentage of Australia is classified as desert?

6. What is the traditional name of the natural landmark known as The Olgas?

7. Where was the first Australian Lifesaving Club founded?

8. Which Australian Island is the largest sand island in the world?

9. There are 5 Countries larger than Australia – name one of them.

10. If you visited a different Australian beach every day, how long would it take to visit them all?

11. Which line of latitude runs through Australia?

12. What type of Mine can you find in Coober Pedy?

13. Who is Australia’s head of state?

14. How many time zones are there in Australia?

15. When is Australia Day?

16. How many Australia States and Territories are there?

17. The most unique of Australian sports, how many professional Australian Rules League teams play in the AFL (Australian Football League)?

18. Who was Australia’s first female Prime Minister?

19. What is the smallest national park in Australia?

20. What is the highest point of Kangaroo Island?

 

 

Australia Trivia Quiz: Australian Celebrities Picture Round

 

Big Australia Quiz: Australian Music Quiz Questions

1. Which iconic Aussie song starts with the lyrics: “Baby! You were always gonna be the one”?

2. Which Australian band won 10 ARIAs in 1997?

3. Which Australian instrument is thought to be the worlds oldest musical instrument?

4. Who sang about travelling in a ‘fried-out Combie’?

5. What is country singer Keith Urban’s home town?

6. What was the first public performance at the Sydney Opera House?

7. Which city are the band Crowded House from?

8. Frogstomp was the first album of which Australian band?

9. Who sang the 2013 Indie hit, ‘Riptide’?

10. What was the name of AC/DC’s highest-selling album?

11. Which Australian band was the first ever to hit the No. 1 spot in the UK Singles Chart in 1964?

12. “That’s the way it’s gonna be, little darlin” – Name the Singer and the Song.

13. Which international rock star is thought to have given the WORST Grand Final pre-game show ever in 2011?

14. Which famed Australian singer was born Helen Porter Mitchell?

15. Who was a ‘Working Class Man’?

 

Big Australia Quiz: Australian TV Round

1. Which iconic on-screen couple off-screen dueted on the song ‘Especially For You’?

2. What is the name of the true-crime drama series that looks at Australia’s gangland past?

3. Where is Home & Away Set?

4. ‘Not Happy Jan’ has become a mainstay in Aussie lexicon, but what product was advertised when this now-iconic line was delivered?

5. Which TV show is known for the phrase “It’s nice. It’s different. It’s unusual.”?

6. What animal is the famous 90s cartoon character Blinky Bill?

7. Rebel Wilson starred in which TV sketch show?

8. Who was ‘The Crocodile Hunter?’

9. Who presents the game show, Family Feud?

10. Which character has appeared in the most episodes of Neighbours?

11. Where was Blue Heelers set?

12. Where do the ‘Yummy Mummies’ live?

13. How many seasons of Offspring are there?

14. Which TV show is set on the fictional farm, Drover’s Run?

15. What TV show are you watching if Harold Gribble is trying to ‘steal’ your lighthouse?

 

 

Big Australia Quiz: Aussie Movies Picture Round

 

 

Big Australia Quiz: Aussie Movie Stars & Australian Movies Questions  

1. In which State is ‘Red Dog’ set? 

2. What was the first Australian movie ever made? 

3. What is the name of the serial killer in Wolf Creek? 
(Bonus Question: Which real-life serial killer was the film based on?)

4. Name the 5 Movies directed by Baz Lurhmann (1 point for each) 

5. How many Hemsworth Brothers are there? 

6. What is the name of Australian star, Nicole Kidman’s, character in Moulin Rouge? 

7. What is the highest-grossing Australian film of all time?

8. In which Australian city was Hugh Jackman born? 

9. What was the name of the psychological horror film, written and directed by Jennifer Kent which was released in 2014? 

10. What is the name of the film based on the book, ‘A Long Way Home’? 

11. In which film would you hear the line: ‘That’ll do pig, that’ll do”? 

12. What was the name of Heath Ledger’s character in ’10 Things I Hate About You’? 

13. Which Australian actor brings immortalises on-screen the criminal life of Mark ‘Chopper’ Read? 

14. Who played Scott Hastings in ‘Strictly Ballroom’? 

15. In which film does Mick Molloy try to save the local bowling club? 

 

Big Australia Quiz: Australian Geography Quiz Round

These Australian geography quiz questions are sure to test your knowledge of this great land.

1. Which is the largest Australian city by area?

2. How many States are there in Australia?

3. How many Federal Territories are there in Australia?

4. Which is the longest river in Australia?

5. Where is the highest point in Australia?

6. Which is the largest lake in Australia?

7. Which mainland States does Queensland NOT have a border with?

8. What is the name of Australia’s famous underground town – and in which state is it located?

9. What are the names of the 2 World Heritage Sites that meet in Queensland?

10. What is the most Northern point of Australia?

11. In which archipelago can you find Whitehaven Beach?

12. What is the most populated state in Australia?

13. How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in Australia?

14. What is the smallest state capital in Australia? 

15. Where would you find the Big Pineapple?

16. Which is the largest desert in Australia?

 

Big Australia Quiz: Australian Natural Wonders Picture Quiz

Big Australia Quiz: Australian Slang Quiz

1. If you were wearing ‘budgie smugglers’ or ‘fish frighteners’, what would you be wearing?

2. What is a bushman’s clock?

3. What time of the day is it at “sparrow’s fart”?

4. What was the late Steve Irwin’s famous catchphrase?

5. What is the term given to a 4WD that has never been off-road, typically driven in an inner-city suburb?

6. If I am giving the Aussie Salute, what am I doing?

7. What is a Banana Bender?

8. What does Hard Yakka mean?

9. What does it mean to chuck a u-ey?

10. Ocker is Australian slang for what?

11. If you are ‘Bending an Elbow’ what are you doing?

12. What is a triantiwontigongolope?

13. If I am Pat Malone, what am I?

14. If I’ve done a Harold Holt, what did I do?

15. What is a Mollydooker?

 

Big Australia Quiz: Iconic Australian Attractions Round

1. Who designed the Sydney Opera House?
(Bonus Point for what the design was inspired by)

2. Where is Australia’s largest eco-system?

3. Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?
(Bonus Point Available if you can state which years he was in office)

4. In which year was ‘Advance Australia Fair’ declared the National Anthem?

5. In ‘Swooping Season’ what should you be on the lookout for? 

6. What is the name of the largest monocline in Australia (and the world?) 

7. Which former Australian prime minister set a beer-drinking world record? 

8. What is the world’s oldest wind instrument? 

9. What is the name of the train that runs between Sydney and Perth? 

10. Which is the smallest trophy in sport? 
(Bonus Question: Which sport is played to win it?)

11. What are the name of Australia’s most prestigious literary prize and art prize? (2 points)

12. In what year was the first Crocodile Dundee film released?

13. What was the name of Captain Cook’s ship? 

14. Australia as a country is the 6th largest wine producer in the world – but which Australian State produces the most? 

15. Who was the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup?

 

Big Australia Quiz: Australian Animals Quiz Questions

1. Of the 25 most poisonous snakes in the world – how many live in Australia?

2. What Australian animal did the UK think was a prank?
(Bonus point: Which Australian animal IS a prank?)

3. Where in Australia can you find Quokkas?

4. How long is the biggest saltwater crocodile ever caught alive (and held in captivity) in Australia? 
(Bonus Question: What was its name?)

5. True or False: Dingoes can bark? 

6. What is a baby kangaroo called? 

7. Which leaf constitutes most of a Koalas diet? 

8. What is the collective noun for a group of Kangaroos? 

9. True or False: Wombats have square poop? 

10. Which animal was introduced to control the beetle population in Northern Australia but became a pest itself? 
(Bonus Question: Where was this animal introduced from?)

11. How many eyes do Huntsman Spiders have? 

12. What is the most dangerous bird in Australia (and the world?) 

13. Out of around 400 species of shark throughout the world, how many shark species call the waters around Australia home? 

14. Tue or False: Camels are native to Australia. 

15. What is the most venomous creature in the ocean around Australia?

 

Big Australia Quiz: Australian Food Quiz Questions

1. Which cake is often referred to as “the national cake of Australia”? 

2. What are rice bubbles? 

3. If I was a cylindrical pastry tube, filled with vegetables (mainly cabbage) and deep-fried – what would I be? 

4. What is a Pie Floater? 
(Bonus question: From which State does it originate?)

5. What is a snag? 

6. What is the powdered chocolate drink loved by kids and adults alike?

7. White bread, butter and hundreds of thousands make up what iconic party dish? 

8. What is the most popular fast-food restaurant in Australia? 

9. Which famous ‘Australian Beer’ is not actually drunk (or even brewed) in Australia?

10. What is the name of the single-serve chocolate-covered ice cream found in Aussie cinemas? 

11. How many packets of Tim Tams are consumed each year? 

12. What is the main ingredient in Vegemite? 

13. What colour would you associate with a Monte Carlo? 

14. What is a Damper? 

15. What is the name of the dessert named after Australian opera singer, Dame Nellie Melba? 

 

Big Australia Quiz: Australian Sports Trivia Questions

1. The first cricket test match was played between Australia and what other country?  

2. How many times has Australia hosted the Olympics? 

3. Who is the first Australian to win the US Masters?  

4. Where is the largest sports stadium in Australia? 

5. Which famous (former) Australian cricketer went out to bat with an aluminium bat? 

6. Who was the first Australian to win the Tour de France? 

7. Who was the first aboriginal woman to be selected to represent Australia in any sport? 

8. Which tennis Grand Slam tournament did Pat Rafter win twice during his career? 

9. Cathy Freeman won a gold medal in which athletic event of the Sydney Olympics in 2000? 

10. Rugby league halfback Johnathan Thurston began his first-grade career at which club? 

11. What was Don Bradman’s test batting average? 

12. Which Australian duo won a Gold Medal in Beach Volleyball at the 2000 Summer Olympics?

13. Which NBL team is from Cairns? 

14. What is the nickname of the Australian Women’s Netball team? 

15. What sport did Anna Meares represent Australia in? 

 

Big Australian Quiz & Australian Trivia Questions and Answers

Australian Trivia Q&As: General Aussie Knowledge Round

1. Which constellation is depicted on the Australian flag? The Southern Cross

2. What two animals are featured on the Australian coat of arms? Kangaroo & Emu
(Bonus Point Answer: because they are the two Australian animals that can’t walk backwards & so indicate the country is always moving forwards)

3. What is the name of Australia’s largest cattle station? Anna Creek Station (it is located in SA and is larger than the country of Israel!)

4. Which iconic Australian landmark is the world’s largest war memorial? The Great Ocean Road

5. What percentage of Australia is classified as a desert? 35%

6. What is the traditional name of the natural landmark known as The Olgas? Kata Tjuta
(Meaning ‘many heads’ the site is a sacred site to the Aboriginal people)

7. Where was the first Australian Lifesaving Club founded? Bondi Beach (in 1906)

8. Which Australian Island is the largest sand island in the world? Fraser Island (and stretches over 120km!)

9. There are 5 Countries larger than Australia – name one of them. Brazil, Canada, China, Russia and the USA.

10. If you visited a different Australian beach every day, how long would it take to visit them all? 29 Years – there are 10,685 registered beaches

11. Which line of latitude runs through Australia? Tropic of Capricorn

12. What type of Mine can you find in Coober Pedy? Opal Mine

13. Who is Australia’s head of state? Queen Elizabeth II

14. How many time zones are there in Australia? 3

15. When is Australia Day? 26th January

16. How many Australia States and Territories are there? 8 (6 States and 2 Territories)

17. The most unique of Australian sports, how many professional Australian Rules League teams play in the AFL (Australian Football League)? 18

18. Who was Australia’s first female Prime Minister? Julia Gillard

19. What is the smallest national park in Australia? Pulu Keeling National Park – on the Cocos (Keeling) Island

20. What is the highest point of Kangaroo Island? Prospect Hill

 

Australia Trivia Quiz: Australian Celebrities Picture Round with Answers

 

Australian Trivia Q&As: Australian Music Quiz Questions & Answers

1. Which iconic Aussie song starts with: “Baby! You were always gonna be the one”? Run to Paradise (by the Choirboys)

2. Which Australian band won 10 ARIAs in 1997? Savage Garden

3. Which Australian instrument is thought to be the worlds oldest musical instrument? Digeridoo

4. Who sang about travelling in a ‘fried-out Combie’? Men at Work (in the song Down Under)

5. What is country singer Keith Urban’s home town? Caboolture

6. What was the first public performance at the Sydney Opera House? War and Peace

7. Which city are the rock band Crowded House from? Melbourne

8. Frogstomp was the first album of which Australian band? Silverchair

9. Who sang the 2013 Indie hit, ‘Riptide’? Vance Joy

10. What was the name of AC/DC’s highest-selling album? Back in Black

11. Which Australian band was the first ever to hit the No. 1 spot in the UK Singles Chart in 1964? The Seekers

12. “That’s the way it’s gonna be, little darlin” – Name the Singer and the Song. Darryl Braithwaite – The Horses

13. Which international rock star is thought to have given the WORST Grand Final pre-game show ever in 2011? Meatloaf

14. Which famed Australian singer was born Helen Porter Mitchell? Dame Nellie Melba

15. Who was a ‘Working Class Man’? Jimmy Barnes

 

Australian Trivia Quiz Answers: Australian TV Round

1. Which iconic on-screen couple off-screen dueted on the song ‘Especially For You’? Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan

2. What is the name of the true-crime drama series that looks at Australia’s gangland past? Underbelly

3. Where is Home & Away Set? Summer Bay

4. ‘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

5. Which TV show is known for the phrase “It’s nice. It’s different. It’s unusual.” Kath & Kim

6. What animal is the famous 90s cartoon character Blinky Bill? Koala

7. Rebel Wilson starred in which TV sketch show? The Wedge

8. Who was ‘The Crocodile Hunter?’ Steve Irwin

9. Who presents the game show, Family Feud? Grant Denyer

10. Which character has appeared in the most episodes of Neighbours? Paul Robinson

11. Where was Blue Heelers set? Mt Thomas

12. Where do the ‘Yummy Mummies’ live? Melbourne

13. How many seasons of Offspring are there? 7

14. Which TV show is set on the fictional farm, Drover’s Run? McLeod’s Daughters

15. What TV show are you watching if Harold Gribble is the villain? Round The Twist

 

Australian Trivia Q&As: Aussie Movies Picture Round

 

Australian Trivia Questions & Answers: Australian Movies & Aussie Movie Stars 

1. In which State is ‘Red Dog’ set? Western Australia

2. What was the first Australian movie ever made? The Story of the Kelly Gang

3. What is the name of the serial killer in Wolf Creek? Mick Taylor
(Bonus Question + Answer: Which real-life serial killer was the film based on? Ivan Milat)

4. Name the 5 Movies directed by Baz Lurhmann (1 point for each) Strictly Ballroom, Romeo and Juliette, Moulin Rouge, Australia, The Great Gatsby

5. How many Hemsworth Brothers are there? 3

6. What is the name of Australian star, Nicole Kidman’s, character in Moulin Rouge? Satine

7. What is the highest-grossing Australian film of all time? Crocodile Dundee

8. In which Australian city was Hugh Jackman born? Sydney

9. What was the name of the psychological horror film, written and directed by Jennifer Kent which was released in 2014? The Babadook

10. What is the name of the film based on the book, ‘A Long Way Home’? Lion

11. In which film would you hear the line: ‘That’ll do pig, that’ll do”? Babe

12. What was the name of Heath Ledger’s character in ’10 Things I Hate About You’? Patrick Verona

13. Which Australian actor immortalises on screen the criminal life of Mark ‘Chopper’ Read? Eric Bana

14. Who played Scott Hastings in ‘Strictly Ballroom’? Paul Mercurio

15. In which film does Mick Molloy try to save the local bowling club? Crackerjack

 

Australian Trivia Q&As: Geography Trivia Round

1. Which is the largest Australian city by area? Sydney

2. How many States are there in Australia? 6
(The 6 states are NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC & WA – ACT and NT are Territories)

3. How many Federal Territories are there in Australia? 10
(On the Mainland: Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory & Jervis Bay Territory; External Australian Territories: Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Christmas Island, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, the Coral Sea Islands, the Australian Antarctic Territory, the Territory of the Heard and McDonald Islands, Norfolk Island.)

4. Which is the longest river in Australia? Murray River

5. Where is the highest point in Australia? Mount McClintock (on the Australian Antarctic Territory)
(Half a point if you answered Mount Kosciuszko – which is the highest point on the mainland and is in New South Wales)

6. Which is the largest lake in Australia? Lake Eyre

7. Which State does Queensland NOT have a border with? Options: Western Australia, Victoria and Tasmania

8. What is the name of Australia’s famous underground town? Coober Pedy (and is in outback South Australia)

9. What are the names of the 2 World Heritage Sites that meet in Queensland? Daintree Rainforest & The Great Barrier Reef

10. What is the most Northern point of Australia? Cape York in QLD

11. In which archipelago can you find Whitehaven Beach? The Whitsunday Islands

12. What is the most populated state in Australia? New South Wales

13. How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in Australia? 20

14. What is the smallest state capital in Australia? Darwin (Northern Territory)

15. Where would you find the Big Pineapple? Sunshine Coast, QLD

16. Which is the largest desert in Australia? The Great Victoria Desert

 

Australia Trivia Quiz: Australian Natural Wonders Picture Quiz with Answers

 

Australian Trivia Q&As: Aussie Slang Round

1. If you were wearing ‘budgie smugglers’ or ‘fish frighteners’, what would you be wearing? Men’s (revealing) Swimwear aka. Speedos

2. What is a bushman’s clock? A laughing kookaburra

3. What time of the day is it at “sparrow’s fart”? Very early in the morning

4. What was the late Steve Irwin’s famous catchphrase? Crikey! 

5. What is the term given to a 4WD that has never been off-road, typically driven in an inner-city suburb? Toorak Tractor

6. If I am giving the Aussie Salute, what am I doing? Swatting away the flies

7. What is a Banana Bender? A person from Queensland

8. What does Hard Yakka mean? Hard Work

9. What does it mean to chuck a u-ey? Make a U-Turn

10. Ocker is Australian slang for what? An unsophisticated person

11. If you are ‘Bending an Elbow’ what are you doing? Drinking a beer

12. What is a triantiwontigongolope? A mythical insect, similar to a bunyip

13. If I am Pat Malone, what am I? Alone

14. If I’ve done a Harold Holt, what did I do? Disappeared quickly

15. What is a Mollydooker? A left-handed person

 

Australian Trivia Q&As: Iconic Australian Attractions Round

1. Who designed the Sydney Opera House? Joern Utzon
(Bonus Point for what the design was inspired by – An Orange)

2. Where is Australia’s largest eco-system? Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef
(Comprising 3000 coral reefs, 600 islands, 300 coral cays and 150 inshore mangrove islands, it can be seen from space and is bigger than the UK, Switzerland and Holland combined!)

3. Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia? Sir Edmund Barton
(Bonus point answer: 1 Jan 1901 to 24 September 1903) 

4. In which year was ‘Advance Australia Fair’ declared the National Anthem? 1984

5. In ‘Swooping Season’ what should you be on the lookout for? Magpies

6. What is the name of the largest monocline in Australia (and the world?) Mount Augustus in WA (NOT Uluru)

7. Which former Australian prime minister set a beer-drinking world record? Bob Hawke – 2.5 pints in 11 seconds

8. What is the world’s oldest wind instrument? The Digeridoo

9. What is the name of the train that runs between Sydney and Perth? The Indian Pacific

10. Which is the smallest trophy in sport? The Ashes 
(Bonus Question: Which sport is played to win it? Cricket)

11. What are the name of Australia’s most prestigious literary prize and art prize? (2 points) The Miles Franklin + The Archibald

12. In what year was the first Crocodile Dundee film released? 1986

13. What was the name of Captain Cook’s ship? HMS Endeavour

14. Australia as a country is the 6th largest wine producer in the world – but which Australian State produces the most? South Australia

15. Who was the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup? Michelle Payne

 

Australian Trivia Q&As: Australian Animals Round

1. Of the 25 most poisonous snakes in the world – how many live in Australia? 21

2. What Australian animal did the UK think was a prank? A Platypus (UK scientists thought the Aussies had stitched a duck’s bill onto a rat!)
(Bonus point: Which Australian animal IS a prank?) Dropbears

3. Where in Australia can you find Quokkas? Rottnest Island (WA)

4. How long is the biggest saltwater crocodile ever caught alive in Australia? 5.48m (17.9ft)
(Bonus Question Answer: What was its name? Cassius)

Fun Fact: The largest crocodile ever recorded in Australia was called Krys – who was the 8.64m – and was killed by a single shot in 1957. There is a lifesize statue to commemorate the two-tonne beast in Normanton)

5. True or False: Dingoes can bark? False

6. What is a baby kangaroo called? A Joey

7. Which leaf constitutes most of a Koalas diet? Eucalyptus leaves

8. What is the collective noun for a group of Kangaroos? A Mob

9. True or False: Wombats have square poop? True

10. Which animal was introduced to control the beetle population in Northern Australia but became a pest itself? The Cane Toad
(Bonus Answer: Where was this animal introduced from? Hawaii)

11. How many eyes do Huntsman Spiders have? 8

12. What is the most dangerous bird in Australia (and the world?) Cassowary

13. Out of around 400 species of shark throughout the world, how many shark species call the waters around Australia home? 180

14. Tue or False: Camels are native to Australia. False

15. What is the most venomous creature in the ocean around Australia? The Box Jellyfish

 

Australian Trivia Q&As: Australian Food Round

1. Which cake is often referred to as “the national cake of Australia”? Lamingtons

2. What are rice bubbles? A breakfast cereal

3. If I was a cylindrical pastry tube, filled with vegetables (mainly cabbage) and deep-fried – what would I be? A Chico Roll

4. What is a Pie Floater? A meat pie floating in green pea soup
(Bonus question answer: From which State does it originate?: South Australia)

5. What is a snag? A Sausage (usually cooked on the barbie)

6. What is the powdered chocolate drink loved by kids and adults alike? Milo

7. White bread, butter and hundreds of thousands make up what iconic party dish? Fairy Bread

8. What is the most popular fast-food restaurant in Australia? Maccas (and it has to be Maccas and NOT McDonald’s for the point)

9. Which famous ‘Australian Beer’ is not actually drunk in Australia? Fosters

10. What is the name of the single-serve chocolate-covered ice cream found in Aussie cinemas? Choc-Top

11. How many packets of Tim Tams are consumed each year? 45 million 

12. What is the main ingredient in Vegemite? Yeast

13. What colour would you associate with a Monte Carlo? Pink

14. What is a Damper? Bush Bread

15. What is the name of the dessert named after Australian opera singer, Dame Nellie Melba? Peach Melba

 

Big Australia Quiz: Australian Sports Quiz Questions & Answers

1. The first cricket test match was played between Australia and what other country? England

2. How many times has Australia hosted the Olympics? 2

3. Who is the first Australian to win the US Masters?  Adam Scott

4. Where is the largest sports stadium in Australia? Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

5. Which famous (former) Australian cricketer went out to bat with an aluminium bat? Dennis Lillee

6. Who was the first Australian to win the Tour de France? Cadel Evans

7. Who was the first aboriginal woman to be selected to represent Australia in any sport? Faith Thomas

8. Which tennis Grand Slam tournament did Pat Rafter win twice during his career? US Open

9. Cathy Freeman won a gold medal in which athletic event of the Sydney Olympics in 2000? 400m

10. Rugby league halfback Johnathan Thurston began his first-grade career at which club? Souths Sunnybank RLFC

11. What was Don Bradman’s test batting average? 99.94

12. Which Australian duo won a Gold Medal in Beach Volleyball at the 2000 Summer Olympics? Kerri Pottharst and Natalie Cook

13. Which NBL team is from Cairns? Cairns Taipans

14. What is the nickname of the Australian Women’s Netball team? Diamonds

15. What sport did Anna Meares represent Australia in? Cycling

 

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