Tens of thousands, perhaps one hundred thousand dollars or more. That’s what it will take to buy your dream .com.au domain name in 2024. Investments like these aren’t for everyone. Getting the perfect domain name is like hitting a six, kicking a goal or taking the lead right … [Read more...] about What is a .com.au domain name worth?
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The .au Direct Contention: Over 3,500 Domains Are Still in Limbo
Background When direct .au domain names launched in 2022, they offered a shorter, simpler option for Australian websites. Existing holders of domains like .com.au or .net.au were given priority to claim their matching .auequivalent. But a unique … [Read more...] about The .au Direct Contention: Over 3,500 Domains Are Still in Limbo
.au Domain Prices Set to Rise: What You Need to Know About the Wholesale Licence Fee Increase
From 1 July 2025, the cost of registering and renewing a .au domain name will increase, following an announcement by auDA, the administrator of Australia’s country-code domain. The wholesale fee will rise from $8.45 to $8.64 per year (ex. GST), impacting all .au namespaces, … [Read more...] about .au Domain Prices Set to Rise: What You Need to Know About the Wholesale Licence Fee Increase
Data Breach Exposes Registrant Details in auDA WHOIS Tool
In a recent data privacy incident, auDA, the administrator of Australia’s .au domain, revealed that a software error in its new WHOIS tool inadvertently exposed sensitive registrant information. The breach has raised concerns about the security of domain name records managed by … [Read more...] about Data Breach Exposes Registrant Details in auDA WHOIS Tool
Founder of Money.com.au Acquires MortgageBroker.com.au for $295,000: A Strategic Move in Australia’s Domain Market
Shaun McGowan, the founder of Money.com.au, has made headlines with his recent acquisition of the premium domain MortgageBroker.com.au for $295,000. The transaction was facilitated by Erhan Karabardak of Cooper Mills Lawyers. This purchase highlights both his strategic expansion … [Read more...] about Founder of Money.com.au Acquires MortgageBroker.com.au for $295,000: A Strategic Move in Australia’s Domain Market
auDA Appoints New CEO
auDA has appointed Dr. Bruce Tonkin as its new CEO, effective January 1, 2025. Dr. Tonkin, who has been auDA’s Chief Operating Officer since 2018, brings extensive experience in domain name policies and critical infrastructure, having previously held key roles at ICANN and … [Read more...] about auDA Appoints New CEO