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There's an overwhelming weight of opinion for the reflector Jimmy, and I continue to put my support behind that.
You can be get very seriously into this hobby with a 6 or 8" dobsonian. The most important trait you need is the desire and willingness to learn, and it seems like you've already got that so you're halfway there.
There's a lot to know, a lot to learn, but with the help and advice you can on forums like this, the slope can seem much easier to climb and you'll come up to speed much faster.
AS&T is a good mag, you should also check out "Sky & Space" which is another very good Australian astronomy publication.
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