This is Queensland. As Queensland occupies the northeastern quadrant of the continent, it has a tropical and sub-tropical climate, conducive to growing bananas. Thus, residents of Queensland are sometimes known as "banana-benders".
The Australian Capital Territory is sometimes simply known as the ACT.
The kookaburra, a bird with an unusual loud "laughing" call, is sometimes known as the "laughing jackass", or the "Australian jackass".
The kookaburra is sometimes known by this name - but not in Australia.
A mango!
Bender
Known as the False Banana, Ethiopian Banana, or Abyssinian Banana.
A mango!
Pawpaw
In British slang, a bender is an alcohol-fueled night out. Commonly known as a 'pub crawl'. For example: 'Hey lads, why don't we have a massive bender this weekend?'
You say it Banana Split! Who wouldnt known!
Banana Republic is a put-down term, sometimes used to describe countries that are unstable or ruled by monied tyrants, whether or not bananas are grown in the country.You can read more about the origin of this phrase, below.
The proper name for the bird sometimes known overseas as a laughing jackass is the Laughing Kookaburra.