A combustible black or brownish sedimentary rock / Persuade someone gently to do something
Coal / coax
How many countries starting with an 'M' are in Europe (bonus 100 points for naming)
4 - Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Moldova
What animal sleeps for 90% of the day
Koala
What "big" thing would you find in Ballina NSW?
Prawn
To become healthy again / To have great energy in pursuit of a cause
Heal / Zeal
What is the only state in the US with a one syllable name
Maine
How many legs does a lobster have
10
If you left Sydney by car and followed the Princes Highway until it ended, what state capital city would you be in?
Adelaide
Governmental departments that deal with a particular area of activity / A television show that tells a story in a limited number of episodes
Ministries / Miniseries
Which country has the most pyramids in the world?
Sudan
What creature leads to the most human deaths per year
Mosquito
The State of Origin rugby teams, NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons are also both referred to by what unbecoming pest-themed nicknames?
Cockroaches (NSW) and Cane Toads (Queensland)
Quick to anger / Show unnecessary concern
Fuse / Fuss
Which city in the world is the most densely populated
Manila, Philippines
What is a polar bear's skin colour
Black
Barka is the Indigenous name for which Australian river
The Darling River