Hey TP. Long time no see. Its alot easier now then it was then. And as you probably well know your old mate Stephen is long gone. Those stories are fewer and futher between but there are still a few that will screw you over for a five bucks. Multi time on the east coast is pretty good now. Probably NQLD best bet. Progression after that is pretty quick. Hit the books and be ready for the regional jobs pretty quick because if you don't have your 500mc yet you will soon.
Good luck.