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Linux.conf.au hits domain disaster

The website of Australia's annual Linux conference has become temporarily inaccessible scant months before the event because of policy confusion over whether or not it is allowed to use its long-standing domain name. Read more »

auDA loosens up domain name sales restrictions

The rules governing domain name sales and transfers in Australia were relaxed this week as domain name registry body auDA released its new change of registrant policy. Read more »

auDA introduces new rules to block domain hogs

In a series of reforms announced this week, the Australian Domain Name Administrator (auDA) has regulated against domain traders by outlawing the practice of registering a domain name for the sole purpose of reselling it. Read more »

auDA may open up .au

Australia's domain name regulator is considering opening up the nation's top level .au domain, in a dramatic proposal that could see second-level domains such as "example.au" made available. Read more »

auDA fund charity projects

The .au Domain Administration (auDA) is using its surplus to fund projects to improve the social impact of the Internet within Australia. Read more »

auDA clampdown deemed unfair

The .au domain regulator has denied it indiscriminately deleted a large number of domain names without verifying their ownership. Read more »

June start for .au geographic domain ballots

The Australian domain names regulator has announced it will kick off the ballots for new geographic domain names in .net and .au from next month. Read more »

AusRegistry keeps domain services contract

The provider of domain name registry services for second-level .au domains will continue to operate the service until mid-2010 under a contract awarded Friday. Read more »

auDA looks to expand its turf

The Australian domain name regulator will seek to expand its powers beyond basic domain administration in an extraordinary general meeting to be held in mid-August. Read more »

Have your say on .au's future

The public has a chance to have its say on the future of Australia's national top level domain with the federal government today releasing a discussion paper on the matter. Read more »

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