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1. Who was the ring-bearer at Jodie and Anthony Albanese’s wedding?

2. The Malaysian Government has announced a new search for missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370. What year did the plane disappear?

3. The Liberal Opposition Leader of which Australian state was the latest to resign this week?

4. What date does Australia’s under 16 social media ban begin?

5. How many sitting weeks have been scheduled for the House of Representatives in 2026? A. 14 weeks. B. 18 weeks. B. 20 weeks

6. Which part of a human cell is known as ’the powerhouse of the cell’?

7. Cate Blanchett played which Oscar winning actress in her own Oscar winning performance in the film The Aviator?

8. Which pop star this week responded to the White House using their song in a video promoting mass deportations by writing “This video is evil and disgusting”?

9. Which AFLW team won the premiership this week?

10. The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw and fixtures will be known on Sunday. How many teams will take place in the expanded format?

11. What is the largest organ of the human body?

12. The portrait of which former Prime Minister was unveiled at Parliament House during the last sitting day of the year?

13. Name the current Governor-General of Australia.

14. The Federal Government is reportedly planning on limiting gas exports. How much of Australia’s gas is currently used for export? A. 20% B. 40%. C. 60%. D. 80%

15. What were the names of the 3 sons in the Australian TV series The Sullivans?

16. Which Australian author’s most recent novel is titled Last One Out?

17. Which folk music singer, author and former Northern Territory Administrator died this week aged 93?

18. Which Bronte sister is the oldest? A. Charlotte Bronte, B. Emily Bronte, C. Anne Bronte

19. In the legal tactic known as a SLAPP suit, what does SLAPP stand for?

20. How much did the ABC spend defending its unlawful dismissal of Antoinette Lattouf? A. $250,000 B. $1million C. $2.5 million

 

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ANSWERS

  1. Who was the ring-bearer at Jodie and Anthony Albanese’s wedding? The PM’s dog, Toto.
  2. The Malaysian government has announced a new search for missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370. What year did the plane disappear? 2014
  3. The Liberal Opposition Leader of which Australian state was the latest to resign this week? South Australia
  4. On what day does Australia’s under 16 social media ban begin? December 10.
  5. How many sitting weeks have been scheduled for the House of Representatives in 2026? A. 14 weeks. B. 18 weeks. B. 20 weeks
  6. Which part of a human cell is known as ’the powerhouse of the cell’? Mitochondria
  7. Cate Blanchett played which Oscar winning actress in her own Oscar winning performance in the film “The Aviator”? Katharine Hepburn
  8. Which pop star this week responded to the White House using their song in a video promoting mass deportations by writing ““This video is evil and disgusting”? Sabrina Carpenter
  9. Which AFLW team won the premiership this week? North Melbourne
  10. The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw and fixtures will be known on Sunday. How many teams will take place in the expanded format? 48
  11. What is the largest organ of the human body? Skin
  12. The portrait of which former Prime Minister was unveiled at Parliament House during the last sitting day of the year? Malcolm Turnbull
  13. Name the current Governor-General of Australia. Sam Mostyn
  14. Labor is reportedly planning on limiting gas exports. How much of Australia’s gas is currently used for export? A. 20% B. 40%. C. 60%. D. 80% 
  15. What were the names of the 3 sons in the Australian TV series The Sullivans? John, Tom, Terry
  16. Which Australian author’s most recent novel is titled “Last One Out?” Jane Harper
  17. Which folk music singer, author and former Northern Territory Administrator died this week aged 93? Ted Egan
  18. Which Bronte sister is the oldest? A. Charlotte Bronte, B. Emily Bronte, C. Anne Bronte
  19. In the legal tactic known as a SLAPP suit, what does SLAPP stand for? Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation
  20. How much did the ABC spend defending its unlawful dismissal of Antoinette Lattouf? A. $250,000 B. $1million C. $2.5 million

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The Weekend Point Quiz

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