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It's been a rollercoaster of a year in 'straya.

Have You Been Paying Attention To What Happened In Australia This Year?

Berejiklian replaced Baird on 23 January 2017 after he resigned as Premier of NSW.

Which song topped Triple J's Hottest 100?

Staff at Fairfax Media went on [strike for a week](http://www.smh.com.au/business/media-and-marketing/fairfax-media-journalists-strike-for-a-week-over-job-cuts-20170503-gvy4qj.html) after it was announced that the company would be axing 125 editorial jobs.

Which media company did staff strike against after they announced job cuts?

Federer defeated Nadal in a five-set final.

Who won the men's singles at the Australian Open?

Hackett was [arrested](http://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/other-sports/2017/02/15/grant-hackett-arrested/) after becoming agitated and verbally aggressive at his family home. He was later released without charge by Gold Coast police.

Which Australian Olympian was arrested after a disturbance at their family home?

How many awards did "Hacksaw Ridge" take out at the AACTA Awards?

Calombaris was [charged with common assault](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-10/george-calombaris-charged-with-assault-shoving-sydney-fc-fan/8513622) after shoving a 19-year-old Sydney FC fan in the chest.

Which Masterchef judge was charged with assault during the A-League grand final?

Firebrace finished in ninth position after performing "Don't Come Easy".

What was the name of Australia's representative at Eurovision?

Johnson won the Gold Logie for his performance in _Molly_.

Who won the Gold Logie at this year's awards?

Which iconic Aussie was inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame?

After being told the [nuggets](https://www.buzzfeed.com/bradesposito/200-chicken-mcnuggets?utm_term=.dtxejZ1We#.yaq1ndeG1) weren't available, the drunk driver drove around the drive-thru before being arrested by police shortly after.

True or False: A drunk driver was fined $1,000 after he ordered 200 McNuggets at Macca's.

Who eliminated themselves during this season of "The Bachelor"?

In a [record settlement](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/sep/13/rebel-wilson-wins-more-than-45m-in-damages-from-bauer-media), Wilson was awarded $4.56 million in damages in her case against Bauer Media.

Which Australian actor won a high-profile defamation case against Bauer Media?

Where in Australia have Tesla built the world's largest lithium ion battery?

[Ferry McFerryface](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-13/sydney-ferry-will-actually-be-called-ferry-mcferryface/9146446) is officially the name of the last ferry in a new fleet of inner harbour vessels.

True or False: A new ferry in Sydney was named Ferry McFerryface.

Turnbull was [accused](https://twitter.com/TurnbullMalcolm/status/929231984160673792/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fbradesposito%2Freal-housewives-of-apec) on Twitter of cropping out the President of Vietnam in the photo he uploaded.

Who was Malcolm Turnbull accused of cropping out in this photo?

If you need more proof, just watch the [video](http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/current-affairs/abc-hosts-lose-it-over-bob-katters-bizarre-marriage-rant/news-story/ab0840f6d8f7a6c41bf1ff12ba4f9a5f).

Which politician mentioned crocodile attacks in their response to Australia voting "yes" to marriage equality?

Triple J [recently announced](http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/triple-j-hottest-100-is-moving-to-a-new-date-and-heres-why/9197254) that they would move the Hottest 100 to the fourth weekend of January after acknowledging the increasing debate about January 26 and its meaning for Indigenous Australians.

In 2018, when will Triple J broadcast their Hottest 100?

The Ibis has become an unlikely [frontrunner](http://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/bin-chicken-set-to-be-australias-2017-bird-of-the-year/news-story/d1c08f8c6575d06844557c2112e0922f) in The Guardian's 2017 [Bird of the Year awards](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2017/nov/20/australian-bird-of-the-year-2017-vote-for-your-favourite).

Which native Australian animal is currently leading in the Bird of the Year awards?

Tim Cahill scored a [late goal](http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/tim-cahill-rescues-socceroos-2018-world-cup-hopes-with-two-goals-over-syria-20171010-gyy8wn.html) to clinch a 2-1 win over Syria.

Who did the Socceroos beat in order to keep Australia's World Cup dreams alive?

Why were many politicians suddenly deemed ineligible for parliament?

After Nine refused to pay her a [salary](http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/lisa-wilkinson-quits-today-show-on-channel-nine-20171016-gz23gi.html) equal to Stefanovic, Wilkinson left _Today_ and later joined Ten's _The Project_.

Which popular morning show host left their role due to a pay discrepancy?  


Which contestants from "The Bachelorette" formed an adorable bromance?

After being placed into voluntary administration earlier this year, CBS acquired Network Ten in a [$41 million takeover](http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/media/cbs-gets-approval-for-ten-network-takeover/news-story/898d3c0b618cc4333574466c774ba711).

Which Australian network was acquired by CBS after going into voluntary administration?

Name this incident.

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