A Purpose Pop Quiz

Your favourite Wednesday night trivia fix, where Canberra's past meets our present, and every question brings us closer to the stories, places, and people that make this city great.

Each week, we serve up:
🟢 5 Easy
🟡 5 Medium
🔴 5 Tough

You get 1 point for each correct question and 2 points for bonus questions.

All questions are rooted in Canberra’s culture, history, and heart. Whether you're a Belco brainiac, a Tuggeranong trivia titan, or just here for the vibes, this is your chance to flex your local knowledge and maybe learn something new.

Add your score to the comments because bragging rights are real!

• Q1 Which Canberra lake is named after the city’s designer?

  Lake Burley Griffin

• Q2 What is the name of the mountain you can drive up to get panoramic views of Canberra?

  Mount Ainslie

• Q3 What month is Floriade traditionally held in?

  September

• Q4 Which famous political satire TV show was filmed and set in Canberra?

  The Hollowmen

• Q5 Which brewery in Fyshwick has become a popular venue for locals and tourists alike?

  Capital Brewing Co.

• Q6 What Canberra suburb is known for its street names based on war correspondents?

  Waramanga

• Q7 What is the nickname of the Canberra Raiders that appears on their jerseys and fan merch?

  The Green Machine

• Q8 Which local sports club in Weston Creek has produced multiple players for the Matildas and W-League?

  Canberra United FC / Weston Creek Soccer Club

• Q9 Which historic Canberra location was once a key military signals centre during WWII?

  The Australian War Memorial / but we will also accept HMAS Harman

• Q10 Which prominent Australian prime minister laid the foundation stone for the city in 1913?

  Andrew Fisher

• Q11 In 2003, what major event caused extensive damage across the ACT, including destroying over 500 homes?

  The Canberra bushfires.

• Q12 Before moving to Australia as a teenager, where was David Pocock raised?

  Gweru, Zimbabwe

• Q13 Who is the current 2025 ACT Australian of the Year?

  Megan Gilmour - MissingSchool

• Q14 For thousands of years which moth played a central role in Indigenous gatherings in the Canberra region.

  Bogong moth

• Q15 What international gong (award) did Canberra receive in the last week?

  No1 city for Quality of Life in the 2025 Oxford Economics Global Cities Index

• Bonus Question - Royal Australian Mint in Canberra unveiled a new exhibition what is it celebrating?

  The 50th anniversary of the Australian honours system.