Hi Fisherman,
I am also looking to buy my first telescope and I am also in Perth.
I called andrewscom yesterday and they recommended me to wait for the GSO super deluxe model to arrive. The shipping cost to Perth is around $80-$100. I wonder if they can give us a discount on shipping if we buy one each.
By the way btow is having a Lunar night this Thursday.
http://www.btow.com.au/
You can try the skywatcher then. I really like to go but have other commitment.