Google's top searches of 2015 revealed

Google has revealed its top search lists for 2015 with sports, celebrities and world events dominating Australia's interests.

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Streaming TV, sports, celebrities, movies and international events - Australia's trending search topics on Google in 2015 have been released.

Topping the list of most trending searches was Netflix, while the most searched-for news item was Paris, followed by Bali 9.

Jarryd Hayne was the top trending Australian in 2015 and Malcolm Turnbull came second.

Following Mick Fanning's encounter with a great white, "shark attack" searches hit a record high, while tragedies in France and Nepal led to those locations featuring on the most-searched list.

TOP GOOGLE 2015 SEARCHES

News items

1. Paris

2. Bali 9

3. Hepatitis A

4. Cyclone Marcia

5. Charlie Hebdo

6. Greece

7. Pluto

8. Nepal Earthquake

9. Royal Baby

10. Mick Fanning Shark Attack

Trending searches

1. Netflix

2. Rugby World Cup

3. Lamar Odom

4. Ronda Rousey

5. Asian Cup

6. Jarryd Hayne

7. Jurassic World

8. Paris

9. Cricket World Cup

10. Agario


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