How much do you know about Australia?

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1. The Swan River flows through which Australian state capital?
Perth

2. What are 'The Ashes'?
As I understand it, it is the prize being played for at the moment between England and Australia is cricket. I believe it's held annually, though my knowledge of anything to do with cricket could only charitably be described as sketchy.

3. Which states bank the Murray River?
South Australia and New South Wales?

4. Who has the balance of power in the federal Senate?
No idea.

5. Which European (re)discovered Australia? (Both answers accepted, bonus point for one of them in particular)
Willem Janz? I think. James Cook, I suppose could also be considered a contender.

6. In which city would you find the suburb of Toorak?
No idea, Adelaide?

7. What is the primary sport of Tasmania?
Again, no idea, Australian Rules?

8. Who is Premier of Queensland? What Party is he from (half point each)
No point even guessing.

9. From which political party does the Prime Minister come from? What is his name? (half point each)
John Howard, Liberal

10. The name "Macquarie" is often found in titles of places, universities, institutions, etc.; who was 'Macquarie'?
Don't know.

11. In which state or territory would you find Gundagai? (half point)
In which state or territory would you find Wonthaggi? (half point)
Don't know so I'll guess Queensland for both.

12. What are 'aspirationals'?  (half point)
What are 'doctor's wives'? (half point)
Don't know.

13. What is the most popular Australian beer, amongst Australians?
If the advertising campaign they use is anything to go by, and indeed its fairly probable that it isn't I'll go with Fosters.

14. In which city would you find the suburb of Leichardt?
Sydney?

15. Who was the Australian Prime Minister immediately preceeding the current PM?
Paul Keating