04-Dec-2025 Theme: 'December'

(1) Which iconic Australian summer fruit reaches peak availability in December, raising debates about its environmental footprint due to irrigation?

Answer: Cherries.

(2) What is the scientific name for the native species often called the "Australian Christmas Tree" because it blooms bright orange-yellow flowers in December?

Answer: Nuytsia floribunda.

(3) “A Long December” is one of the best-known songs by which U.S. alternative rock band?

Answer: Counting Crows (1996).

(4) Emerging in eastern Australia during early summer, what is the the shiny, metallic Anoplognathus commonly known as?

Answer: Christmas Beetle.

(5) In 2019, Australia’s "hottest temperature ever recorded" for December - 49.9°C - was recorded in what State or Territory?

Answer: South Australia.

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