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Just keep in mind that binoculars are just two telescopes stuck together, so that you actually already probably own or have access to an instrument that could keep you amused stargazing for months or for years.
Depends where you live in Melbourne. There are a few groups - the Astronomical Society of Victoria go viewing at Heathcote, the Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society go viewing at Mt Martha.
Many just find a dark spot out of the city. But Melbourne actually isn't anywhere near as light polluted as other big cities in the world - very many open clusters and nebula and globular clusters may well be visible from your backyard (though they will be better out in the country). Galaxies though are much tougher to see, unless you go somewhere dark.
Regards,
Renato
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