Hi mate, I am in Canberra and am having the same problem viewing it.
My camera is picking it up large as life with a long exposure, but I still cant see it through the eyepiece myself, even though I am pointing right at it!
Login to heavens above dot com mate. At least you will have current info updated.
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Baz.