How much do you know about Australia?

[JohnFKennedy]

2. What are 'The Ashes'? They are something that you'll be losing soon . Can't believe you pulled a draw at Old Trafford, bah!

[JohnFKennedy]

hey, we thumped you in the first test, very almost beat you in the second test, and drew the third test-I think we are actually doing better, mate

BTW, I have never been alive whilst England has held the Ashes. I don't think you have either. Does it hurt?

Haha, lucky draw in the third - you would not have caught up with that remaining wicket to fall.. England last won the Ashes the year I was born - 1987. Considering your team is supposed to be far and away the best in the World, I think we are performing better .

[JohnFKennedy]

Extra-hard sequel

1. Who is Peter Costello?

2. In what state would you find the Puckapunyal military base?

3. Name two of the three states that held significant gold rushes.

4. Where is the Nullabor?

5. What does the name mean?

6. Palmerston is the former name of which state or territorial capital?

7. Captain Cook's Cottage is in which state?

8. There are two "National Galleries" in Australia-one in Canberra, and one in which Australian state or territorial capital?

9. What is the name of the primary sporting ground in Brisbane?

10. Who is Libby Lenton?

11. Who was the first Australian astronaut?

12. What state is Prime Minister John Howard from?

13. Name one member of the federal Australian Labor Party parliamentary caucus. (half point)
Name one member of the Australian upper house, the Senate (half point)

14. What is the name of the river that flows into Sydney Harbour?

15. What state is Whyalla in? (half point)
What state is Burnie in? (half point)

Bonus point-Perth, Sydney and Melbourne all have a suburb by the name of what?

Is this test a follow-on? Heehee. Why I don't think we've seen an Australian follow-on in a test since 1988.

[JohnFKennedy]

Third time lucky

1. In which city would you find the satellite city of Tuggeranong?
d) Canberra

2. Name four Australian Universities (three will get you half a point)
ANU, Sydney, Monash and Macquarie

9. Which country receivesthe most annual aid from Australia?

Indonesia? *shrugs* Some country near it

10. name one australian musician/band with a top 10 hit in the past year (in Australia)

Kylie Minogue?


13. How many medals did Australia win in Athens (half point if within 3)?

49 I think