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Which Australian Opals basketball player was first draft pick for the Seattle Storm in 2001?

Lauren Jackson. Lauren was the first draft pick for Seattle Storm in 2001 after her silver medal winning performance with the Australian Opals in the Sydney 2000 Olympics. She was named WNBA Most Valuable Player for 2003 having finished second to Jackie Stiles (Portland) for the 2001 WNBA Rookie of the Year.

With which industry do you associate the name Collette Dinnigan?

Fashion. Collette Dinnigan first established her designer label in the early 1990s. She had already worked in New Zealand and in costume production for the ABC in Sydney. Local girls Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman and Kylie Minogue have all worn the Dinnigan label, as well as US stars including Sandra Bullock and Cameron Diaz.

What name was given to Australia's first cloned pig?

Pig. Australia's first cloned pig was created in a lab in Adelaide. Pig was born in early April 2001 and gave researchers cautious optimism that successful cloning might lead to transplant trials from animals to humans.

What was the name of the famous American escapologist who once flew solo in Australia?

Harry Houdini. Harry Houdini came to Australia in February 1910 to demonstrate his Voisin aeroplane at Digger's Rest in Victoria. Although there is still some controversy, many believe he has been recognised as having made Australia's first powered, controlled heavier-than-air flight.

Where does Sydney's City to Surf foot race finish?

Bondi Beach. The Sydney City to Surf was born in 1971 with just over 2,000 entrants. Well over 65,000 people now make the 14km journey each August and each year the number increases. The race begins at the Australian Museum and includes the infamous "Heartbreak Hill". Runners finish on the shores of Australia's most famous beach - Bondi.

What type of animal is Blinky Bill?

Koala. "Blinky Bill", written and illustrated by Dorothy Wall was published in 1933. The mischievous koala was largely inspired by Wall's own son and entranced Australia's young readers immediately. Her artwork was so detailed that publishers inserted quality art paper instead of the coarse, low grade paper normally used for illustration pages.

What event "stops the nation" each November and shares its date with an event in the US political system?

Melbourne Cup. The Melbourne Cup is Australia's premier horse racing event. It is always held on the first Tuesday in November - the same date allocated to US presidential elections. The state of Victoria has gazetted this day as a public holiday while the rest of the nation stops when the race starts.

What is the name of the dinosaur from "The Wiggles"?

Dorothy. Dorothy the Dinosaur is a very good friend of The Wiggles and loves to dance and eat roses. She is green and yellow and has a very stylish white hat.

Which Australian city hosts "Floriade" each year?

Canberra. Each year in September and October, Canberra hosts Floriade -"Australia's Celebration of Spring". More than one million flowers are planted in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park. When Floriade finishes many of the remaining flowers are picked and distributed throughout Canberra's local hospitals and charities.

Which ground breaking current affairs program was compared by Michael Charlton when it premiered in 1961?

4 Corners. Michael Charlton compared "4 Corners" when it premiered on 19 August 1961. It was a brand new current affairs concept for Australia and Charlton's first interview featured an American astronaut.