[Kunama]

Hi and Welcome, I would hold off on buying anything while you read lots and lots of information on this forum, might save you lots and lots of $$$$ in the medium to long run.

Astrophotography costs are directly related to what you expect to image and what quality image you expect. Images that you see in magazines are not made with cheap equipment but rather are the result of lots of money, time, processing and patience.

However if your wish is to get some widefield photographs of the night sky, this can be achieved with a reasonably priced DSLR attached to a reasonable ED refractor or mirrored scope.

Everyone here will tell you to spend most of your money on a steady mount, some money on the scope and lots of time reading and processing.

Wisest ones here will tell you to get a feel for the hobby by going visual first (probably with an 8" to 12" dobsonian mounted newtonian reflector) and then later mortgage the house to pay for the AP gear.
Good luck.

Edit: There seems to be a large number of people on the Sunshine Coast getting into this pastime, it will serve you well to get to know some and compare notes before laying down a wad of cash. I know someone on the forum was looking at starting a club there and there are members at Kilcoy and Cambroon that are very knowledgeable and can guide you as to the best way to spend lots of $$$$.

I too am getting back into astronomy after along absence, being a photographer, I also want to get some imaging done but mostly enjoy visual rather than hanging around with a laptop while the scope and camera are having all the fun. My plan is to have a small (cheap) imaging rig and a large visual scope to enjoy while the camera is doing its thing.