US$45 to ship down under for a US$50 order seems, excessive... guess I'll be buying the AU$10, shipping included one-hung-lo gearbest knockoff in a few months time then. Pity really, I love supporting these kind of projects.

Check what PriceUSA or Shipito would charge. (not affiliated, have used both of these services before)

Crowdsupply, who are selling the HiFive1 mentioned in the article.