Welcome to the hobby. It can get quite addictive and last a lifetime. Try and get to a dark sky site on some moonless night-you will be amazed what you can see (Brisbane clubs have one).
Check out the Southern Astronomical Society (
http://www.sas.org.au/) who have club meetings in Ormeau. They have a great site out at Leyburn for observing and camping. It is very dark.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2704/4...9e8317fe_b.jpg
Also, great choice on a first telescope.