Pud head,
Why not learn to fly where your girlfriend is, or don't you want to be shown up by a girl. Once they get good at it they can be pretty damn fine pilots I can assure you.
As for Sydney......you both should get the hell outa there....its a nice harbour and all.... but otherwise a good place to leave.
Don't come to QLD...we have enough of you here already spoiling our paradise with too many people.
Perth needs you more anyway...
Seriously, Just go and do it where she does and enjoy it as you should.....learning to fly that is!!!!
J