I noticed something in the latest AS&T mag that could be ideal. While your saving for an EQ mount this might be good.
On page 31 is an 8" Orion Intelliscope dob with computerised object locator.
For what it is, I think it is a good deal at $619.95
It also comes in a 10" and a 12".
Don't know where you would get them in Oz, but they are advertised, so someone is selling them.
If you don't have the Magazine handy, here it is:
http://www.telescope.com/control/pro...oduct_id=27183