Hiya Jedd and welcome.
I am also a new starter. It is great to see younger people getting involved. Ii cannot offer loads of knowledge but I do agree that a simple dobsonian is probably your best place to start.
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http://www.bintel.com.au/Telescopes/...3/catmenu.aspx) is a link to the Bintel page. I did not start this way, but I do wish I had.
But also, keep an eye on the classifieds, you can get some great deals both here on ICE and on other sites. I picked up a 12" dob with accessories for $180 in Melbourne.
Also, make sure to ask questions here, it is a great area of study with so much to learn.
Andrew