I get perputally frustrated seeing things I feel I need (want) but cant buy or easily get made in Australia or the company overseas doesnt ship to Australia or accept payment from Australian banks/credit cards.

I have recently been told about http://www.hopshopgo.com who will buy and ship or even just ship to Australia.  You can work out postage and see the details on their site.

I recently saw these at http://www.ahappycamper.com/ and although my intention was to only get the camp oven tags I decided to get a volcano table as well   .

No problems at all and tracking the whole way - arrived in eight days.

The tip is to get things on sale and/or when shipping is free or cheap within the US to cut the cost a little.  You do have to pay the domestic postage and then the international one.  But if you want something unobtainable its the way to go.