Same here, my application reached Sidney on December 31st, 2014.
I read somewhere that a person applied in January 2013 got his pr until December. He received his first answer mid February I believe so I was hoping to that too.
Anyways, if I can't check the status of my application without AOR, what after I receive it. How to check the status then?
I am checking my visa daily hoping they will withdraw the money (and start the process)