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1. The Little River Band was a band formed in 1975 in Melbourne, Australia. The founding members were Glen Shorrock, Beeb Birtles and Graeham Goble, who named the band after a river near Geelong - Little River. The band became very successful in Australia and the USA. Throughout the years there has been a number of changes of band members including a few years where John Farnham has the lead singer. The original members are not allowed to use the name Little River Band; why?
2. The Little Desert is in Western Victoria, though many people think of deserts in Australia as being in the "Red Centre". The Little Desert covers 130,000 odd hectares of diverse vegetation. Founded in the 1970s, the Little Desert Nature Lodge was built to attract tourists to the area and gain interest in the National Park. It is known for its wild flowers and which endangered species?
3. Little Pattie was a well-known singer in Australia in the 1960s, especially for her performances on "Bandstand". Little Pattie, when in her teens, was also known for her performances with Col Joyle in Vietnam, singing to the Australian troops, for which she was officially recognised. In later years, her cousin also achieved musical fame. What's her name?
4. The Little Penguin is one of the smallest breeds of penguin, and is found in southern Australia and New Zealand. Which park in Victoria is dedicated to the Little Penguin?
5. "Seven Little Australians" (1894) is a classic Australian book by Ethel Turner depicting the adventures of the Woolcot children living in Sydney. In 1994, there was a recognition of sorts for this book. What was it?
6. The Little Aussie Battler is a description of a certain group of Australians. What is it?
7. Which of these places is a suburb of Sydney, Australia?
8. "Little Fish" was a 2006 Australian film that was nominated for 13 Australian Film Institute Awards, winning five including Best Actor and Best Actress. The movie did not do well despite starring two of Australia's most bankable stars, Cate Blanchett and an actor who is known globally for his role as Agent Smith in "The Matrix" series of movies. Who is he?
9. With a catch cry of "Daaaaarling", this person went on to win the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality in Australian Television in 1976--not bad for a sidekick on the "Mike Walsh Show".
10. Norman Gunston is part of Australian television folklore. He interviewed many famous celebrities with his own idiotic style. The interviewees showed a range of reactions, from anger to forced tolerance, consternation to outright hysterical laughter. Some of the big names that went through the ordeal included Mohammad Ali, Paul McCartney, Warren Beatty, Hugh Hefner, Malcolm Fraser and Henry Winkler. What nickname was Gunston better known by?
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