Hi Stu,
Try these:
http://www.myastrospace.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=5
http://www.astrobuysell.com/au/
Aperture fever gets us all Stu. The only medication seems to be money, and then that's only till the fever strikes again. I found slapping myself and the words "get over it" are helpful so far.
What targets have you found so far? Have you been able to see the wonders of Carina, Crux and Centauri yet? From what I remember last time, your view to the south weren't good.