Australia's National Prison Newspaper

Australia's National Prison Newspaper

Australia's National
Prison Newspaper

ISSUE NO. 4

OCTOBER 2024

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Being in prison can be monotonous. With not much to do and a lot of time ahead of them, people are bound to get bored and restless. Quizzes, puzzles and games can be light-hearted fun and help people inside take their mind off things and just play for a moment.

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Quiz

  1. Name the 7 Countries that have H as their second letter.
  2. Which singer/songwriter’s real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.?
  3. What are the two longest rivers in the world?
  4. What type of fish is Nemo?
  5. Kiwi fruit is originally from which country?
  6. Name the three children from TV’s The Simpsons.
  7. Name the two biggest stars of the Fast & Furious movies.
  8. Which Australian band sings ‘Never tear us apart’?
  9. Which Indigenous professional basketball player currently plays for Utah Jazz?
  10. Which heavyweight boxers competed in the Thrilla in Manila?
Bernard Hermant

Bad Jokes

Q: Why was the math book so sad?

A: Because of all its problems.

Q: What does a spy do when they get cold?

A: They go undercover.

Q: Why can’t zoo animals take tests?

A: There are too many cheetahs.

Q: Why didn't anyone want to go trick or treating with Dracula?

A: Because he is a pain in the neck.

Q:Who did the ghost take on a date?  

A: His ghoul-friend.

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ISSUE NO. 4

Word Morph

Morph one word into another by changing one letter at a time.

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ISSUE NO. 4

Boggle

Discover as many words as possible. A word can only be formed if each letter is side-by-side, above or below, or on the diagonal with the next.

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ISSUE NO. 4

Caption This...

Submit a caption to this photo, and we will print the three finalists (including the winner) in the next edition.

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ISSUE NO. 3

September 2024

Caption This...

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ISSUE NO. 3

September 2024

Dad Jokes (Happy Father’s Day)

By About Time

Q: How do you make a tissue dance?

A: Put a little boogie in it.

Q: Why did the scarecrow receive an award?

A: He was outstanding in his field

Q: What are two things you can’t eat for breakfast?

A: Lunch and dinner.

Q: How much does it cost to swim with sharks?

A: An arm and a leg.

Q: Why can't leopards play hide-and-seek?

A: Because they're always spotted.

ISSUE NO. 3

September 2024

Word Morph

By About Time

Morph one word into another by changing one letter at a time.

ISSUE NO. 3

September 2024

Boggle

By About Time

Discover as many words as possible. A word can only be formed if each letter is side-by-side, above or below, or on the diagonal with the next.

ISSUE NO. 3

September 2024

Crossword

By About Time

ACROSS

1. Covering the entire surface

7. Lone word in a text

8. Take flight

9. Uses a spade

10. Edible crustacean

12. Stutter

14. Supermarket item

16. Cribs

18. Couple

20. Obstinate or stupid

21. ______ Ramsay, chef

22. Storm

ISSUE NO. 3

September 2024

Quiz

By About Time

  1. What hand-held puzzle was popular in the '80s?
  2. True or False: Some dinosaurs were as small as chickens.
  3. The band Nirvana had a breakout hit in 1991 with which song?
  4. In the human body where is the femur located?
  5. What are the six colours of the South African flag?
  6. Name the highest mountain peak in North America.
  7. Name the actor who starred in the movies Yes Man and The Cable Guy.
  8. What is the name of the cafe in Friends?
  9. True or False: A baby giraffe is 6 feet tall at birth.
  10. Name the largest sand island in the world, located in Australia.

ISSUE NO. 2

August 2024

(Bad) Jokes

By About Time

What did one plate say to the other plate?

Dinner is on me.

Why didn’t the teddy eat dessert?  

He was stuffed.

Why did the maths book look so upset?

Because of all its problems.

Why are dogs bad dancers?

They have two left feet.

Where do sharks go on holiday?

Fin-land.

ISSUE NO. 2

August 2024

Boggle

By About Time

Discover as many words as possible. A word can only be formed if each letter is side-by-side, above or below, or on the diagonal with the next.

From Inside Time.

ISSUE NO. 2

August 2024

Word Morph

By About Time

Morph one word into another by changing one letter at a time.

ISSUE NO. 2

August 2024

Quiz

By About Time

  1. Fill in the blank from Seinfeld: ‘These ... are making me thirsty!’
  2. What country has won the most Olympic gold medals?
  3. How many kilos of skin cells does the average person lose each year?
  4. What is the hardest natural substance on earth?
  5. What animal is known as the unicorn of the sea?
  6. Complete the lyrics, ‘Woah, we're halfway there’...
  7. What is the capital city of Saudi Arabia?
  8. Which Australian city experienced a major earthquake in 1989?
  9. The Walls of Jerusalem are located in which Australian state?
  10. Name Australia’s most popular YouTuber who used to be incarcerated.

ISSUE NO. 2

August 2024

Caption This...

By About Time

Submit a caption to this photo, and we will print the three finalists (including the winner) in the next edition.

ISSUE NO. 2

August 2024

Crossword

By About Time

ACROSS

1. Vest

6. Achieve

7. Tumbles

9. Large Wooded Area

10. Rowing pole

11. Paradise

14. Certain

15. Toddler

16. Frozen spike

17. Challenger

18. Process food

20. Passenger ship

21. Born as

DOWN

1. Risk

2. Mythical creature

3. Champion

4. Swivel

5. Literary postscript

6. Forefather

8. Army officer

9. Celebratory event

12. Stringed instrument

13. Twitcher

14. Catchy phrase

19. Take legal action

From Inside Time.

ISSUE NO. 1

July 2024

Quiz

By About TIme

  1. What street is the TV show Neighbours set in?
  2. Which AFL team has the largest number of members (in 2023)?
  3. What is the capital city of Spain?
  4. Which part of your body would you find the humerus?
  5. What is the chemical formula/name of water?
  6. What is the largest mammal in the world?
  7. Complete the following lyrics, ‘Somebody once told me…’
  8. What disease is commonly spread on pirate ships?
  9. What is the most common last name in Australia?
  10. If you were born on the 2nd of July, what star sign would you be?

ISSUE NO. 1

July 2024

Word Morph

By About Time

Morph one word into another by changing one letter at a time.

ISSUE NO. 1

July 2024

Boggle

By About Time

Discover as many words as possible. A word can only be formed if each letter is side-by-side, above or below, or on the diagonal with the next.

ISSUE NO. 1

July 2024

Sudoku

By About Time

Each column, row and box must contain the letters 1-9, with no repeats!

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