Adam, you might want to have a look in the Projects & Articles section here:-
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/63-268-0-0-1-0.html
There are a number of good lists of "things for southern observers".
I used Paul Mayo's lists for over a year till I got Astroplanner. Personally I think it cannot be beaten - and the developer (Paul Rodman) is very responsive.
Regards,
Tony Barry