Now that I'm thinking kangaroos, I'm thinking Australia. Which contains the following places:

BRISBANE: Green Jam

Who doesn't like spending a November evening sitting on the grass soaking up lounge grooves and smooth cool jazz and throwing back a chilled drink? You? Get out. The rest of you - it's happening tonight and ever Friday this month.

 

MELBOURNE: La Soiree

I went to a soiree once. It was swish and swinging. But there weren't as many talented and beautiful people as seem to be involved in this theatrical, burlesque phenomenon. Weird, wonderful and hilarious fun at the iconic Forum Theatre.

 

ADELAIDE: Amy’s Ride SA

On Sunday over 3,000 cyclists will take part in this iconic ride from Adelaide to McLaren Vale. Will YOU?

 

PERTH: Adventure World

Halloween just refuses to die, which is suitable I guess. And this weekend at Adventure World there's devilishly good family entertainment every night - with fireworks! Plus you could win money for wearing your ghoulish best. I might go as a smurf. Smurfs scare me.

 

SYDNEY: Jump for Kids

How many star jumps or slam dunks can you do in 60 seconds? I'm reckoning at least one. Perhaps I'm overestimating your abilities. Nonetheless it's got to be worth a try, doesn't it? Especially since you're raising money for a Children's Hospital. Or if you really are that lazy, you could just sponsor someone else. Melbourne and Brisbane, YOU ARE NOT EXCUSED FROM THIS EXERCISE.