Welcome to IIS Mitch & Rob
I also live on the Gold Coast Mitch, 30yrs now and am also a member of the SAS (Southern Astronomical Society) here in SE Qld, we have a meeting each month, about a 10k drive Nth of Nerang !
Here is a Link to the SAS Club :
http://www.sas.org.au/ to find a bit about us ! Maybe we will see you there ?
If you have any questions, you can PM (Personel Message) me & and Ill do my best to help where ever I can
All the best with your new astro journey ! Ive had a look at your recent images, you have done very well
Rgds , ,