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The Australia Day Foundation's big event takes place on Friday 26 January at ABN AMRO'S atrium. Singer and actress Chelsea Plumley will be on hand to provide the entertainment and will be accompanied by a live band. There'll also be a three-course dinner and the ABN AMRO Young Australian Achiever of the Year in the UK Award will be presented during the event.

ABN AMRO, 250 Bishopsgate, EC2. Friday 26 January 2007, 7pm to 12.30am. Tickets cost £105.75 each. Visit www.australiaday.co.uk for more information.

Australia Day at Walkabout

Venues throughout London will be celebrating the big day on 26 January with live music and plenty of good old Aussie tucker. There'll also be lots of prizes up for grabs thoughout the night. Check www.walkabout.eu.com for details.

Waxy O'Connor's Australian Irish Extravaganza

After running out of Victoria Bitter at last year's celebrations, this West End pub is taking no chances this year and is stocking-up on the Aussie tipple, along with Fosters Lager, Crown Lager, and Bundaburg Rum in time for 26 January. The pub is also offering a special Australia Day menu that includes surf & turf, meat pies and an extensive selection of fresh seafood.

Waxy O'Connor's, 14-16 Rupert Street, W1D. Open from 12pm - 11pm, Monday to Saturday and 12pm - 10.30pm on Sunday

Australia Day Wine Dating Party London

Grape Vine Social is offering singles the chance to sample a range of Australian wines and potentially meet the love of their life with their singles party on Friday 26 January. The ticket price includes access to Flame Bar's VIP lounge in Clapham and free entry to nearby club Infernos. Visit www.urbansocial.com for more information.

Belushi's barbecue bash

There won't be a shortage of Aussie clientele for this Australia Day 'beach' bash at Belushi's Shepherd's Bush branch. The bar is open until 2am on Friday 26 January and there'll be steak and sausage sandwiches on the heated patio and prizes for the best beach wear, so dig out your best Hawaiian shirt and head on down.

Belushi's, 13 Shepherd's Bush Green, W12. Visit www.belushis.com.