Sounds like some solid advice all around there!
The mount seems to be the key item regardless of scope so i am quite happy to go down the Skywatcher HEQ5/NEQ6 or AZ-EQ6 (i will check second hand/Gumtree but from experience, second hand gear in Perth is usually not far off new price!).
8" or above for visual - Sounds good leaves either the SCT 9.25/11 or the Newt 250mm either fits the basic profile?
And later down the line maybe add a Refractor!
Almost a plan!
Cheers Guys
p.s. Alocky, thanks for the invitation, your very kind, i have PM'd you Thanks!