Squiz Quiz - 4 May 2024

1. PM Anthony Albanese convened a national cabinet meeting this week to discuss what?

Violence against women

The increase in fatal road incidents

Teachers leaving the profession

The Budget before its released in 2 weeks

Correct! Wrong!

It was a snap meeting to discuss the uptick in violence - with at least 28 Aussie women killed this year.

2. Following the meeting, PM Anthony Albanese announced measures to combat…

Domestic violence

Online misogyny

Access to pornography

All of the above

Correct! Wrong!

Recognising the issue as “a national crisis”, the government has allocated nearly $1 billion in funding.

3. Where did protests over the war in Gaza break out in the US this week?

In the streets of the major cities

At college campuses

Outside the White House

Outside government buildings

Correct! Wrong!

The majority of protestors are calling for an immediate cease-fire.

4. Bonza left hundreds of Australians stranded this week and went into voluntary administration after what happened?

Safety concerns over their ageing fleet were raised

They had too many staff on the books

Their planes were repossessed

They didn’t sell enough tickets to operate

Correct! Wrong!

Bonza chief operating officer Michael Young has vowed to 'fight on'.

5. King Charles was back in the headlines this week. Why?

He's taking some more time off from duties

He confirmed that he isn't travelling to Australia this year

He'll be meeting with Harry when he’s in town next week

He resumed public duties after 3 months off for cancer treatment

Correct! Wrong!

Just in time to celebrate one year on the throne...

6. A New York court fined Donald Trump this week for?

Breaching a gag order in his ‘hush-money’ trial

Not attending court in New York

Trying to converse with the jury outside of the courtroom

Attempting to film the court case so he could post it to his social media platform - Truth Social

Correct! Wrong!

He was fined US$9000 (A$13,842) for 9 online breaches of the order and threatened him with jail if he continued to flout the law.

7. What technology did the government invest close to $1 billion in?

Surgical robots

A quantum computer

3D printing for manufacturing

Genetic engineering for drought resistant crops

Correct! Wrong!

It’s said to solve problems faster than ordinary computers - and will lead to breakthroughs in pharmaceuticals, EV car batteries and AI.

8. What new series did Airbnb launch this week?

The Outback collection - inspired by camping

The Music collection - inspired by famous music videos

The Icon collection - inspired by the silver screen

The Monopoly collection - inspired by the renowned family game

Correct! Wrong!

It consists of 11 bougie accommodation options inspired by the silver screen.

9. Which Aussie sporting legend joined the board of Netball Australia this week?

Cathy Freeman

Catherine Cox

Lauren Jackson

Liz Ellis

Correct! Wrong!

Fans have welcomed the news with open arms.

10. Which state hosts the Million Dollar Fish competition?

Tassie

The Northern Territory

Western Australia

Queensland

Correct! Wrong!

Nineteen-year-old Keegan Payne from Katherine was the first to win.