I think we're all sorted for our own backyard makeover this weekend.
We've hired a mini dingo so we can scrape out the rest of the weeds and builders gravel (neighbour told us its pretty common for them to dump really dirty fill). Then we're going to run over the lot with a rotary hoe to break up the clay. I've booked a soil delivery for Sunday, so we'll move that out the back. Will frame up garden beds for the fruit trees as well, and get the veggie garden in position. Then in the next couple of weeks we'll spread out the soil and get turf laid out.
In the meantime I've been working my way through the boxes inside. Front lounge room has appeared from under all the boxes. Just need to slide the entertainment unit into place and the back lounge will be more presentable.