Thanks for your replies. Sorry I didn't get back sooner as I didn't get online last night.
I've just got off the phone from Gerry Gibbs CameraHouse (very busy place) and was told that the Sky-Watcher 12" Flextube Dobsonian is in stock. Freight is very reasonable and would take about 7 to 10 working days to get to Victoria.
I was looking at some accessories to go with the order if I go ahead with the order. What do you think about the Optex Moon Filter? Is it any good?
I have printed out the page for the 12" Dob and shown it to my local CamereHouse dealer. His price is $1,785. I will give him until Monday to come up with a better price. If he can't get close to $1,150, I'll go with Gerry Gibbs.
Eric, Thanks for the invite but I can't get down.
We don't have an Astronomy club here in Horsham, but the local Adult Learning Center (HUB) do run a star gazing night once per term with a local astronomer.