G'Day Clarry,
Welcome
you have come to the right place for advice.What I did
when I got interested in Astronomy I joined a Astronomy club and went to a few viewing nights which the club held and a had a look thought a few telescope, to get a idea what scope's were good value,size for $ talked to a view blokes.Depending on where in Sydney you live IIS have a viewing night up here on the Central Coast on new moon each month.Other clubs in Sydney hold viewing nights as well.If you give us a idea what your interested in ie: Planets,deep sky objects etc, the members on this form will have a better idea as to what scope you should buy.Also "Don't" buy a scope yet until you talk to members on this site or any club you may join.Thats my advice but there are more experienced people here than me.Anyway whatever you decide good luck and clear skies
Cheers
Arthur