So after some to and fro I have decided on the Sharpstar 65Quad from Astronomy Alive..
https://www.astronomyalive.com.au/te...telescope.html
Which is much the same as the AstroTech offering with a few differences Id imagine, a nicely priced and popular little all rounder with huge potential and will suit my foray into the wonderful world of refractors. I had considered a bit bigger as my starter and Cris from Astronomy Alive suggested this loverly new release CF-80 Triplet also a Sharpstar..
https://www.astronomyalive.com.au/sh...telescope.html
I would love one of these and might yet buy one as funds permit or maybe a larger William Optics APO but Im trying to keep to my initial mission of a small versatile APO with good credentials and price, Id like to thank MyAstroShop in Brisbane, Claude of AEC who rightfully suggested a TAK of course, Matthew from Telescopes and Astronomy in Adelaide and Cris from Astronomy Alive in Melbourne even AgenaAstro in US for their prompt correspondence regards product advice, no disrespect to the other Aus retailers but they jus didn't have what I was looking for brandwise. I won't thank a few other prominent US companies who couldn't be bothered to reply. Only a $1000 sale but everyone was helpful and not only from a sales standpoint, and big thanx to Stardrifter_WA for his valued experience and opinion, Regards Brenton...
I have no affiliation personal or otherwise with the above companies...