2012 BORDER NEWS QUIZ ANSWERS
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
1. Which rare freshwater creature did experts find living in Lake Hume this year?
Jellyfish
2. How old is Eric Kerr, the youngest councillor elected to Wodonga Council this year?
18
3. A speeding North East driver who abandoned his car mid-police pursuit when his tyres burst was later found:
In a paddock, pretending to be a farmer
4. Who kicked 101 goals in the Ovens and Murray this year?
Patty Rose
5. Which Border police officer was elected to Albury Council?
Kevin Mack
6. According to 2011 census data released this year, how many people live in Albury-Wodonga?
83,329
7. A Rutherglen driver who started a grass fire when a wheel fell off his boat trailer admitted to police:
He had drunk 50 beers in 19 hours
8. Who won the 2012 Albury Gold Cup?
Extra Zero
9. What was Sophie Mirabella criticised for in an appearance on television show Q&A?
Not jumping to the aid of a fellow panelist who fainted
10. Culcairn equestrian Andrew Hoy became the first Australian to compete in how many Olympic games?
Seven
11. Where will Albury’s new ambulance station be built?
Wagga Rd, Lavington
12. Which of the following animals was NOT involved in a high-profile animal cruelty story this year?
Swans
13. Fog at Albury Airport cut short the stay of which Border visitor?
NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell
14. Which district football club signed Brendan Fevola for one game, enough for him to serve a suspension and be free to play for Yarrawonga the following week?
Glenrowan
15. Where will Wodonga’s new ambulance station be built?
Corner of Felltimber Creek and McGaffin roads
16. Border radio station 2AY made national headlines for what in 2012?
Dumping Alan Jones from its programming
17. Where was Jason Akermanis’s wedding ring found after he reported it stolen from the Lavington changerooms while playing for the Murray Magpies?
In his bag
18. How much was the new Australian Taxation Office in Albury sold for?
$48 million
19. Survey results released this year showed that which Riverina town was home to the most physically “inactive” population in Australia?
Urana
20. How many signed butterflies were sent to The Border Mail in support of a community campaign to get a headspace centre in Albury-Wodonga?
More than 4000