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Australia: what's on

1. Jan 15th 2007 - Australian Tennis Open Head to Melbourne from Jan 15th if you like tennis. Head there a little earlier if you like tennis-related casual work.	2. Jan 26th 2007 - Australia Day Parties across the country to celebrate the founding of the nation. Wear your Aussie gold with honorary pride.
3. Jan 26th 2007 - The Big Day Out Australia’s eight-stage touring mega-festival takes place in Sydney on Australia Day. You can also catch it in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and the Gold Coast over the next few weeks.	4. March 2007 - Australian Grand Prix The date of the race isn’t confirmed as yet, but March is the time to be in Melbourne if you like Formula One or Formula One-related casual work.
5. March 3rd 2007 - Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras One of the world’s biggest gay pride events, the centrepiece of which is the huge street parade.	6. April 3rd 2007 - Rip Curl Pro Surfing One of the major events on the surfing calendar, this takes place on Bell’s Beach in Victoria.
7. April 11th 2007 - Melbourne Comedy Festival This runs until May 6th and features some of the world’s finest stand-up comedy.	8. July 15th 2006 - Voyages Camel Cup Held on Mindil Beach, it’s a great party atmosphere with plenty of live music. Oh, and boats made entirely out of used ‘tinnies’.
9. July 26th 2006 - Darwin Beer Can Regatta Easilly accessible by budget flight these days, Tassie is a stunning natural wilderness and well worth some of your time downunder.	10. Early August 2006 - Hervey Bay Whale Festival A week of events celebrating the arrival of the migratory humpback whales to the area around Fraser Island. Whale season lasts until October.
11. Sept 16th 2006 - Henley-On-Todd Regatta A boat race in Alice Springs? On dry land? A very popular and slightly unusual event held every September for over 40 years now.	12. December 25th - Christmas Day Bondi Beach and Byron Bay are the most popular spots for a festive barbie on the beach. Book now to avoid disappointment.
13. December 26th - Start of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race One of the most glamorous and exciting boat races in the World sets off from Sydney Harbour every Boxing Day.	14. December 31st - New Year’s Eve fireworks Sydney Harbour does one of the best New Year’s displays on the planet. The Botanic Gardens are a great, free viewpoint.

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Other events in Australia

March

What: WOMAD Festival (WOMADelaide)
Where: Adelaide, Australia
When: 9th to 11th March 2007

WOMAD stands for World Of Music And Dance. Expect three days of blistering performances by artists from around the globe at this massive world music festival. There are also crafts from all over the World and a mouth-watering array of food. WOMAD is famous for its chilled and friendly vibe, so come along and join the party.

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April

Name: Bluesfest
Where: Byron Bay, Australia
When: April

What: Australia's largest blues festival is held in stunning Byron Bay over the Easter long weekend. Contrary to the name, expect jazz, reggae, folk and soft rock performances too. Past acts include David Gray, Jamie Cullum, Damien Marley and India Arie, so Bluesfest certainly attracts some top quality talent. If you're in Byron over Easter, what better way to spend a Bank Holiday?

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July

What: Splendour in the Grass Festival
Where: Byron Bay, Australia
When: July 2007

Every July the beautiful Belongil Fields of Byron Bay are taken over by scores of music fans looking forward to baking in the sunshine whilst listening to the best in Oz and global musical talent. Previous acts include The Zutons, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Scissor Sisters, Snow Patrol and Wolfmother...

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