Hi MrsWooky,
Well I've just called my CO (VF) and she told me that she will try and grant the visa today, if not not today then this week! Wasn't quite expecting to get that answer and can't quite believe it! Like you my partner has dual nationality so we've been lucky in that we haven't had to live apart while waiting.
VF also confirmed that I'd be granted the subclass 100 at the same time so I'll be a permanent resident straight away. All in all, took 5 months and 1 week.
Thanks for the encouragement and kind words. Sure it will be no time till you're able to celebrate too!