What do the , Sam Kerr, and a coronation quiche have in common? They were all among the top things on Australians' minds this year.
Google on Monday published its list of the most searched-for things across the world this year, including what was piquing the interest of Australians.
Among heavier items — the weeks-long , Voice referendum results and devastating — were some lighter and, perhaps in the opinions of some, stranger queries.
Australians might not have been celebrating in the same way as the Brits, but was the most searched-for recipe this year, with queries spiking during the week of the ceremony.
And the second most popular recipe? None other than a DIY version of the Grimace shake, which McDonald's had on limited release in honour of its mascot's 52nd birthday in June. It wasn't available Down Under though; so Australians were looking to recreate it at home.
It was a big year for women's football. Matildas fans new and old turned out in droves to stadiums and live-streaming sites to watch Australia's national team compete. And if they weren't there, they were glued to their TVs, with their matches .
So it might come as no surprise that the was among the top five most searched-for sport-related terms this year. When the Women's World Cup was last held in 2019, it was in tenth position.
The Women's World Cup was among the top 10 sport-related topics Australians were searching for. Credit: Sports Press Photo/Sipa USA
Take a look below to find out who and what else made the list.
Australia's 2023 search trends
News events
Israeli soldiers take positions near the Gaza Strip border, in southern Israel, on Monday. The Hamas-Israel war was one of the most searched for news events of the year. Source: AAP, AP / Ohad Zwigenberg
Australians
2. Mary Fowler
3. Michael Clarke
4. Reece Walsh
6. Bianca Censori
7. Tim Tszyu
9. Ellie Carpenter
Loss
6. Ken Block
7. Lisa Marie
9. Johnny Ruffo
10. Angus Cloud
Actor Matthew Perry passed away on 28 October. Source: AAP / Willy Sanjuan/AP
Movies
3. Everything Everywhere All at Once
4. John Wick 4
5. Avatar: The Way of Water
6. The Menu
7. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
8. South of Freedom
9. Killers of the Flower Moon
10. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
Recipes
1. Coronation quiche recipe
2. Grimace shake recipe
3. Coronation chicken recipe
4. CWA Anzac biscuit recipe
5. Chicken Honolulu recipe
6. Lamb stew recipe
7. Pornstar martini recipes
8. Marry me chicken recipe
9. Chicken and leek pie recipe
10. Modak recipe
Sport
4. Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury
5. BBL
6. Champions League
7. UFC 294
8. FA Cup
10. United Cup
Source: Google, Year in Search 2023
