Hi there bru, I'm also a saffa, but live in the UK.
Been using this site for about 2 years now - it's awesome.
darksabersan is an absolute legend - he will hook u up with nearly anything you ask for.
NRM638 Python Scripting with ArcGIS10
Objectives:
To learn basic Python scripting independent of GIS
To learn how to write stand-alone geoprocessing scripts for ArcGIS10
To learn how to make and document script tools for ArcGIS10
To learn how to automate mapping tasks using arcpy.mapping
http://nrm.salrm.uaf.edu/~dverbyla/nrm638/
Hi there
Here is a really great resource for all those GIS analysts out there looking to learn Python.
It starts with model builder, then moves onto Python with exercises for you to practice.
It has helped me so much.
https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog485/node/17