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ANSWERS
1. Who won the New York City Mayoral election? Zohran Mamdani
2. Which AFLW team claimed the minor premiership after going undefeated this season? North Melbourne
3. Electricity will be free for how many hours a day in NSW, SE Queensland and SA from the middle of next year, thanks to renewable electricity generation? 3 hours
4. Jake Weatherald was this week selected in the Ashes Test squad. What state does he play Sheffield Shield for? Tasmania
5. According to Australia Institute research released this week, what percentage of Australians are fully convinced Australia ‘shares values’ with Donald Trump’s America: 8%, 18% or 28%? 8%
6. In which country is the global climate summit known as COP30 to be held next week? Brazil
7. Which Federal Politician this week had their portrait unveiled in Parliament House? Bob Katter
8. This week, the Reserve Bank decided to keep the cash rate at what rate? 3.6%
9. Which horse won the 2025 Melbourne Cup? Half Yours
10. In Formula One, what will Williams Racing be known as from the 2026 season? Atlassian Williams F1 Team
11. Who is the Leader of the Opposition in South Australia? Vincent Tarzia
12. Which iconic 90s British rock band is currently touring Australia? Oasis
13. Who are the current hosts of Channel 7’s Sunrise breakfast program? Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington
14. Which of these Australian cities has a higher population, Alice Springs or Mount Gambier? Mount Gambier (30,600 v Alice Springs 29,600)
15. Which popular Australian sport has started a campaign to be featured in the Brisbane Olympics? Netball
16. Who is Australia’s current Environment Minister? Murray Watt
17. In which Canberra suburb would you find the official residence of Australia’s Governor General? Yarralumla
18. By how many votes did Sussan Ley win the leadership ballot against Angus Taylor, and in what month was the contest held? May — four votes, 25 to 29
19. Prince Andrew was this week stripped of his Royal Titles. What name will he now go by? Andrew Mountbatten Windsor
20. Australia is one of 12 countries to participate in the PALM Scheme, which experts this week claimed puts participants at risk of modern slavery. What does PALM stand for? Pacific Australia Labour Mobility
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