Ok well being from New Zealand I should, theoretically get the best results
1. The Swan River flows through which Australian state capital?
Sydney, NSW?
2. What are 'The Ashes'?
The series of cricket tests played regularly between Australia and England. I think literally the ashes are burned wickets that are given to the winner...
3. Which states bank the Murray River?
Queensland and New South Wales?
4. Who has the balance of power in the federal Senate?
I thought the Lib-Nat coalition had a majority now, but as far as I know isn't it the Democrats?
5. Which European (re)discovered Australia? (Both answers accepted, bonus point for one of them in particular)
Matthew Flinders? I know he had something to do with Australia?
6. In which city would you find the suburb of Toorak?
a) Melbourne
b) Adelaide
c) Sydney
d) Perth
Melbourne?
7. What is the primary sport of Tasmania?
a) Rugby League
b) Australian Rules
c) Cricket
d) Rugby Union
Aussie Rules?
8. Who is Premier of Queensland? What Party is he from (half point each)
Labour... Beattie i think? Paul/Peter? I know his last name is Beattie anyways
9. From which political party does the Prime Minister come from? What is his name? (half point each)
John Howard, Liberal Party
10. The name "Macquarie" is often found in titles of places, universities, institutions, etc.; who was 'Macquarie'?
Now this one I know. Lachlan Macquarie was the Governor of New South Wales (and for a time as such also in charge of New Zealand)
11. In which state or territory would you find Gundagai? (half point)
In which state or territory would you find Wonthaggi? (half point)
I'm gonna go with Queensland for both, as it seems to me that there are a lot of Aboriginal named places there.
12. What are 'aspirationals'? (half point)
No idea
What are 'doctor's wives'? (half point)
Midwives?
13. What is the most popular Australian beer, amongst Australians?
As far as I know its VB (Victoria Bitter) - the beer known throughout New Zealand as 'Nasty Rat Piss'
14. In which city would you find the suburb of Leichardt?
a) Canberra
b) Brisbane
c) Melbourne
d) Sydney
Canberra
15. Who was the Australian Prime Minister immediately preceeding the current PM?
Paul Keating of the Labour Party.
There may be a sequel, if there is enough interest.
