All good feedback, thanks again. Yes I have been reading Sky & Telescope which is how I got onto Bintel. Have perused their site quite a bit too. Can't see myself going other than local, and Bintel is definitely looking like 'it'. Just waiting for their Bintel dobs to come in and I'll have a squiz...
In the meantime, does anybody have experience dealing with Astronomy Alive in Bentleigh, Vic? I work nearby and thought I might arrange a time to drop in and see them.
http://www.astronomyalive.com.au/
Thanks.