01-Jan-2026 Theme: 'New'

(1) What is the official animal emblem of New South Wales?

Answer: Platypus

(2) The rare Bellinger River Wattle (Acacia chrysotricha) is also commonly known as what?

Answer: Newry Golden Wattle

(3) Which INXS song was released in the UK in December 1987 before the worldwide release the following year?

Answer: New Sensation

(4) What is the national plant species of New Zealand? Bonus point for the Maori name.

Answer: Silver fern (Cyathea dealbata). Maori name: ponga.

(5) Which forest in England is famous for being one of the largest ancient woodlands and a model for new conservation efforts?

Answer: New Forest

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