G'day Brum,
to IIS.
In the opening page of the beginners forum is a few threads noting free star atlases, look at downdoading one or two. Take what you then have & have a go at identifing the constellations with you naked eye. Everything then starts falling into place. Planispheres are good for this.
Binoculars: I love them. What size are yours. What you need to do to use them effectively is be able to hold them rock-steady. Either rest them on a post or get yourself a tripod adapter. And be patient. In the city things are fainter than in the bush. In the bush binos come into their own. With a little practice you will be able to also view galaxies! Viewed my first this year through them. Three actually in a dark site.
You can then follow up what you've spotted in the binos with the scope.