Squiz Quiz – 28 September 2024
1. Where did US President Joe Biden host the Quad Summit?
It was his last one, so he held it in his hometown.
2. Why is the ACCC taking Woolworths and Coles to court?
The regulator has accused the 2 big supermarkets of offering “illusory” discounts on everyday items.
3. On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank did what with interest rates?
Governor Michele Bullock said the board “didn't explicitly consider an interest rate rise” this time around, so that's something...
4. The federal Treasury has what tax policy under review?
With 1.3 million Aussies using their investment property losses to reduce their income for tax purposes, expect some noise if the Albanese Government decides to back some changes.
5. Who won AFL's Brownlow Medal at a glitzy ceremony this week?
Cripps smashed the votes record with 45 - 7 ahead of Nick Daicos - to claim the prize.
6. What is our government telling Aussies in Lebanon to do as Israeli airstrikes intensified this week?
“It will be difficult to get everyone out quickly, if that is required, which is why people should continue to leave if they can, by all means,” PM Albanese said this week.
7. Which 90s toy is making a big comeback?
The Japanese brand behind it - Bandai Namco - has opened its first shop dedicated to the toy in London to ride the wave of popularity.
8. Aussie actors Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi are set to star in a new version of which period drama?
Based on Emily Brontë’s much-loved novel, production won’t start until next year as director/writer/producer Emerald Fennell still has a bit of work ahead of her.
9. The Bureau of Meteorology accidentally sent what warning this week?
The warning was revoked a short time later, but not before recipients in Canberra - more than 120km from the coast - wondered if they had time to get some floaties...
10. Melbourne Aquarium has a new baby King Penguin who’s become a social media star - what is their name?
Pesto is their biggest penguin ever, currently tipping the scales at 22.5kg - nearly double his 11-12kg parents. So maybe Giganto is more accurate...
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