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auDA grants $2.5 million to quantum-safe DNS & inclusion
Encryption

auDA grants $2.5 million to quantum-safe DNS & inclusion

auDA awards $2.5 million for projects at Deakin and Monash universities to secure DNS against quantum threats and aid scam-vulnerable Australians.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
New fellowship for internet research in Australia launched
Research and Development

New fellowship for internet research in Australia launched

auDA has teamed up with The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust to fund new fellowships that promote digital research and development in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
auDA awards grants to boost digital inclusion in Australia
Digital Literacy

auDA awards grants to boost digital inclusion in Australia

Fifteen projects have been granted AUD $40,000 each by auDA to enhance digital inclusion across diverse Australian communities, benefiting various societal groups.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
New auDA website launched for .au domain name insights
Australian Government

New auDA website launched for .au domain name insights

auDA has unveiled a new website designed to enhance user experience and simplify information access for .au domain name holders.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Identity Digital plants 25,000 trees with Trillion Trees
Clean technologies

Identity Digital plants 25,000 trees with Trillion Trees

Identity Digital has teamed up with Trillion Trees to plant 25,000 trees in Australia over the next four years, aiming to offset carbon emissions and boost biodiversity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
auDA 2023-24 report highlights secure & reliable domains
Cybersecurity

auDA 2023-24 report highlights secure & reliable domains

au Domain Administration's 2023-24 report highlights managing 4.2 million .au domain names with 100% DNS availability and a commitment of USD $600,000 to community projects.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Report reveals cybersecurity anxiety among Australians
Breach Prevention

Report reveals cybersecurity anxiety among Australians

The auDA's Digital Lives of Australians 2024 report reveals 99% of Australians value the internet, yet 64% limit use due to growing cybersecurity fears.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
.au Domain CEO Rosemary Sinclair to step down in 2024
Unified Communications

.au Domain CEO Rosemary Sinclair to step down in 2024

Rosemary Sinclair AM, .au Domain Administration CEO, will leave her post in 2024. She is celebrated for her advocacy for a global, secure, and open Australian digital economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
auDA Foundation awards 15 grants for digital inclusion projects
Unified Communications

auDA Foundation awards 15 grants for digital inclusion projects

The auDA Foundation issues 15 grants, each worth $40,000, for projects enhancing digital inclusion and innovation targeting various demographics, including rural communities, people with disabilities, and Indigenous Australians.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Australian domain registrations reveal insights into economic activity
EduTech

Australian domain registrations reveal insights into economic activity

Study uses Australian domain names as indicators for economic activity and technological creativity insights.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023
auDA shows commitment to secure .au domain in 2022-23 annual report
Risk & Compliance

auDA shows commitment to secure .au domain in 2022-23 annual report

auDA details its dedication to securing a reliable .au domain amid an increased demand from Australians in its 2022-23 report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
auDA Reveals appointed Directors & Candidates for Elected Director Ballot
Link Market Services

auDA Reveals appointed Directors & Candidates for Elected Director Ballot

auDA announces new directors and upcoming election for board position. Gratitude expressed for outgoing directors.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023
Australia's '.au' domain in the spotlight as changes are proposed
Unified Communications

Australia's '.au' domain in the spotlight as changes are proposed

Australia's .au domain might see its biggest changes in 30 years, with proposals including direct registrations and non-ASCII characters.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018

Global Stories

auDA stories

Launch of direct .au domain extension an opportunity for entrepreneurs
Marketing Technologies

Launch of direct .au domain extension an opportunity for entrepreneurs

The launch of the .au domain comes as Australian businesses cite local competition as their second-biggest challenge in 2022 after the pandemic.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2022

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Update: 2010 ANZ Internet Awards open
Cloud Services

Update: 2010 ANZ Internet Awards open

Entries for the 2010 ANZ Internet Best Practice Awards are now open, recognising security, openness, diversity, and accessibility contributions online.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2010