Across
- 3. Red dirt, big skies and very long drives.
- 4. A food that can be aged for months and often becomes sharper in flavour over time
- 5. The name on many supermarket loaves used for morning toast
- 10. A bottle often reached for after touching anything communal
- 11. The country whose national animal is the bald eagle
- 14. A recently announced release from the pop star known for feather boas and sold-out stadium tours
- 17. Insects that live in large underground colonies
- 18. A number many avoid, but Taylor Swift embraces
- 19. Careful thought given to the needs, feelings or circumstances of others before making a choice
- 21. Daytime television ‘doctor’ whose tough-love advice show is often viewed differently today
- 23. To gain something by deception rather than effort
- 26. Stage name of the artist Abel Tesfaye
- 29. The quiet percussion on rooftops during a storm
- 31. Known for its rings, but not the Olympic kind
- 32. The organization Australians blame when rain appears “unexpectedly.”
- 35. The chocolate bar that comes in pairs
- 36. A move involving a full backward rotation, supposedly within Josh’s abilities
- 38. Creatures that make modern animals look small
- 40. The invisible key to your online life
- 41. Actress who moved from a teen dance sitcom to major superhero blockbusters involving a certain web-slinging hero
Down
- 1. The reason Australia competes in a different set of Games every four years.
- 2. A film centred on a champion forced to slow down in a quiet desert town
- 5. Disney story featuring a character who famously dreams of being “part of your world”
- 6. Famous comic book journalist who frequently beats Clark Kent to the story
- 7. The opposite of hardworking
- 8. Japanese powdered tea known for its vibrant green colour
- 9. Thor’s famously unpredictable brother
- 12. The portable version of the office that fits inside a bag
- 13. Insect known for landing where it probably shouldn’t
- 15. Title of a story where competition on the ice becomes something much more personal
- 16. The chocolate snack associated with taking a break
- 20. The daytime cooking show that many people remember from unexpected days off school.
- 22. Pop star whose LA residence recently appeared in headlines after a shooting scare
- 24. A part of the world often discussed in global politics and diplomacy
- 25. The digits seen on Hamilton’s car during many championship seasons
- 27. A rare patch of life found in the middle of harsh conditions
- 28. A small vessel with a big role in workplace productivity
- 30. Satirical superhero series about corrupt “heroes,” returning for its final season in 2026
- 33. Nature’s pressure cooker when the Earth gets too hot-headed
- 34. The object responsible for many people owning more books than they have shelves
- 37. A shape so impressive it survived thousands of years of sandstorms.
- 39. The name computers know you by