Hmm - in VIC all the playgroups fall under one banner of playgroup victoria, so you just have to contact them and they tell you your closest one. Not sure about the other states.
Most of them do Tuesdays and Thursdays, and usually you can go to both days for the one fee.
We have a really good mothers group - its almost liek a playgroup as we meet at each other's house every fortnight and let the kids run havoc. Its really good and supportive.
Playgroup - I tried the local one, but to be honest some of the women in neighbouring suburbs aren't terribly desirable, and after one little boy spat and yelled at jenna, and was then hitting me, and was left undisciplined by both the mother and the group leader, we decided not to go back. It was a shame because one day was really well structured and they had heaps and heaps of really nice toys.
Definitly a man-bag for Nobba Deb. I can almost see him carrying one as soon as Shane would