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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 »

LinkedIn retrieves Australian domain

US-based business social networking company LinkedIn has taken action to retrieve the Australian version of its internet address from local digital marketing agency Clear Blue Day. 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 »

Confusing .au.com domain threatens Aussie users

A US-based anti-spyware company has registered the ".com.au.com" domain name, which experts fear could be used by cybercriminals to create more convincing phishing attacks. Read more »

Cybersquatting OK for 'freedom of speech' sites

Registering a domain name similar to that of another organisation and then using the URL to protest against its namesake's products or services is acceptable, according to a decision made by a WIPO appointed external panel. Read more »

.au domain reaches one millionth registration

The number of .au domain names will pass one million this month, after five years of strong growth. 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 »

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 »

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 »

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