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25.01.2022 We're delighted to announce the Linux Australia #grants program for 2020. There's up to $AUD 35,000 available for #opensource software and hardware projects. Those providing relief for the impacts of #COVID19 will be higher weighted. https://linux.org.au/grants-program-2020-now-open/

25.01.2022 Voting is now open for the Linux Australia 2020 Council Election. To vote, go to https://linux.org.au, choose Log In, go to the Member Area then Elections. You don't have to vote for all candidates, and you can change your vote up until election close at 11:59pm AEST 12th Jan

24.01.2022 Were delighted to announce the Linux Australia #grants program for 2020. Theres up to $AUD 35,000 available for #opensource software and hardware projects. Those providing relief for the impacts of #COVID19 will be higher weighted. https://linux.org.au/grants-program-2020-now-open/

24.01.2022 The @AustralianMuseum #EurekaPrizes nominations open today. Do you know of someone who is doing incredible things in #science? Please consider nominating them // cc PyCon AU https://australianmuseum.net.au/get-inv/eureka-prizes/enter

24.01.2022 From all of us at Linux Australia, we wish you a very happy International Womens Day #IWD2020 #EachForEqual. Women have long played a critical role in free and #opensource software, hardware and communities. Here's a non-exhaustive list of just some of the incredible women in #FLOSS. Is it missing someone? Feel free to add them, and raise their profile. ... https://geekfeminism.wikia.org/wiki/List_of_women_in_FLOSS

23.01.2022 Today is the last day to submit to the Specialist Track #CfP for PyCon AU https://2020.pycon.org.au/program/

23.01.2022 #CfP for linux.conf.au 2020 Gold Coast is now open, with a fantastic theme of "Whos Watching" - focusing on #security, #privacy and #ethics. #CfP closes 28th July Anywhere on Earth (AoE) https://linux.conf.au/programme/proposals/

22.01.2022 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE applications are now open for #lca2020 linux.conf.au. Applications will be considered and processed each week, so apply as soon as you can. Huge thanks to Inclusion and Outreach Sponsor, Google https://linux.conf.au/attend/assistance/

20.01.2022 Keynote announcement! Donna Benjamin of Red Hat will be one of the linux.conf.au 2020 Keynotes!

19.01.2022 In celebration of #SysAdminDay we'd like to give a special shout out to our incredible #SysAdmin team, who keep our servers, networks and infrastructure shiny. Thank you. https://xkcd.com/705/

18.01.2022 With a huge thanks to Conference Director Leigh Brenecki, PyCon AU #PyConlineAU have now announced their conference dates - 4th-6th September 2020. Read more at https://2020.pycon.org.au/

18.01.2022 A courtesy reminder that the Linux Australia #AGM will be held in Room C1 linux.conf.au #lca2019 at University of Canterbury at 5.30pm. Members and non-Members welcome. See the Annual Report at https://linux.org.au/about-us/annual-reports/

18.01.2022 We're delighted to announce the availability of $AUD 35,000 in the Linux Australia Grants Program. The Program funds #opensource , #opengov, #opendata, open education, open #hardware and open culture projects, as part of the organisations commitment to free and open source systems and communities in the region. Head to https://linux.org.au/projects/grants after logging in as a member. Not a member? Membership is free (as in beer). #linux #grants #funding

16.01.2022 Huge congratulations to Andrew Tridgell, Lead at ArduPilot, Honorary Lecturer at The Australian National University, and author of widely-used utilities, samba, MAVproxy and rsync, for being awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the recent #AustraliaDayHonours. Thank you so much for all your contributions to #opensource, Tridge. Image is CC-BY Malcolm Treddinick, linux.conf.au 2007 Sydney.

16.01.2022 Reminder: Nominations are now open to #volunteer for Linux Australia Council 2020. Its a great opportunity to gain leadership experience, manage real Board issues and gain real governance skills in a real open source organisation. https://linux.org.au/nominate-for-council/

15.01.2022 2019 is a very exciting year for DrupalSouth. For the first time in history, we are going South to Hobart. We are very pleased to introduce you to our 2019 Drup...alSouth mascot. Stay tuned for more updates. #yearofthedevil

14.01.2022 Voting in the Linux Australia 2020 Council Election ends at midnight tonight AEDST. Vote now at https://linux.org.au/member-area and follow the link to 'Elections'.

14.01.2022 From all the Council and Members of Linux Australia, we wish you a fabulous 2020, full of #opensource, #Linux, and happiness.

13.01.2022 #CfP for linux.conf.au 2020 Gold Coast is now open, with a fantastic theme of "Who's Watching" - focusing on #security, #privacy and #ethics. #CfP closes 28th July Anywhere on Earth (AoE) https://linux.conf.au/programme/proposals/

13.01.2022 The Linux Australia Annual Report 2020, covering the period 2018-2019, is now available ahead of our AGM to be held tonight @linuxconfau. https://linux.org.au/about-us/annual-reports/

11.01.2022 https://twitter.com/VALAlib/status/1091059092070658048

11.01.2022 An update on several Linux Australia pieces, including news on linux.conf.au #lca2021 #lca2022, and the 2020 #Grants Program. https://linux.org.au/linux-australia-community-update-lca2/

11.01.2022 Joshua Hesketh has been awarded the 2019 #RustyWrench for his outstanding service to the Australian #opensource community. He has served with distinction as LA President for three terms, and has been instrumental in two Hobart linux.conf.au events in Hobart. Congratulations, Josh!

10.01.2022 We are looking for Core Team and Volunteers for linux.conf.au #lca2021! If you're interested please go to: https://lca2021.linux.org.au/news/team-expression-interest/ for more info!

08.01.2022 The DrupalSouth #CfP is now open until 31 August. #DrupalSouth heads to the beautiful Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart this year, in stunning Hobart, Tasmania. https://drupalsouth.org/events/hobart-2019/call-for-papers

08.01.2022 Being a #volunteer Linux Australia Council Member is a fun way to meet new people, work on exciting projects and expand your skill base. Nominations for Council 2020 are now open to Members. Voting opens 25 December, results announced linux.conf.au #lca2020 https://linux.org.au/nominate-for-council/

08.01.2022 Joomla Australia presents JoomlaDay Brisbane 2019! Speakers will cover development, security, accessibility, small/large scale sites, marketing and running a business. Tickets available now! https://joomladay.org.au/program/schedule

07.01.2022 Do you know someone in the Australian #FOSS #opensource scene who has consistently gone above and beyond in contributing to the community? Nominations for the 2020 #RustyWrench are now open. Pls share for coverage. https://linux.org.au/rusty-wrench-nomination-2020/

07.01.2022 We have today joined dozens of #privacy, #security and #opensource experts around Australia calling for the government to make open its #covid19 mobile app. Trust requires transparency. https://docs.google.com//1T-CVzfKDTZOK7DYUyHNR4RsoN4u/edit... #OpenCovid | Img CC-BY Christian Scheja

07.01.2022 Reminder: Nominations are now open to #volunteer for Linux Australia Council 2020. It's a great opportunity to gain leadership experience, manage real Board issues and gain real governance skills in a real open source organisation. https://linux.org.au/nominate-for-council/

06.01.2022 Are you in #Tasmania? Love #linux or #opensource? Check out the new @taslug website at https://www.taslug.org.au

06.01.2022 Reminder: Call for Papers are open for DrupalSouth Hobart 2019. Submissions close on the 31st of August so get in quick and submit your presentation today! https://drupalsouth.org/events/hobart-2019/call-for-papers

05.01.2022 In celebration of #SysAdminDay wed like to give a special shout out to our incredible #SysAdmin team, who keep our servers, networks and infrastructure shiny. Thank you. https://xkcd.com/705/

05.01.2022 Dedicated training sessions for Joomla beginners Joomla for Beginners will be run over two sessions at JoomlaDay Brisbane via Joomla Australia on Saturday 3 August. Session One, Setting up your Joomla Website for Beginners, at 11 am - 12.30 pm, and Session Two, Setting up a Joomla template for Beginners, at 1.30 pm - 3 pm. Britt Ambrose and Tim Plummer will be running this hands-on workshop, where you can bring your laptop and build your skills on your very own practice site.... Find out more on the website: https://joomladay.org.au/program/joomla-for-beginners

04.01.2022 WHOS WATCHING? Thats the theme of linux.conf.au 2020 #lca2020 on the stunning Gold Coast - dealing with issues of #privacy #surveillance #ethics #infosec within #opensource and #linux. The #CfP closes 28th July! Thats in three days! https://linux.conf.au//call-for-sessions-miniconfs-now-op/

03.01.2022 Here, here! DrupalSouth and DrupalSouth 2019 Hobart are amazing events, put together by amazing people. Thank you for all that you do.

03.01.2022 Are you a student? In Brisbane? Interested in Joomla or Joomla Australia? Use the discount code JDAY2019STU for $50 off your JoomlaDay Brisbane 2019 Ticket! https://joomladay.org.au

02.01.2022 WHO'S WATCHING? That's the theme of linux.conf.au 2020 #lca2020 on the stunning Gold Coast - dealing with issues of #privacy #surveillance #ethics #infosec within #opensource and #linux. The #CfP closes 28th July! That's in three days! https://linux.conf.au//call-for-sessions-miniconfs-now-op/

02.01.2022 Were delighted to announce the availability of $AUD 35,000 in the Linux Australia Grants Program. The Program funds #opensource , #opengov, #opendata, open education, open #hardware and open culture projects, as part of the organisations commitment to free and open source systems and communities in the region. Head to https://linux.org.au/projects/grants after logging in as a member. Not a member? Membership is free (as in beer). #linux #grants #funding

02.01.2022 Become a certified Joomla Administrator at JoomlaDay Brisbane 3rd-4th August The Joomla Administrator Certification Exam is the first available Joomla certification exam. It covers topics related to the everyday use of building, managing and maintaining Joomla websites. On Saturday 3 August, attendees are invited to a preparation session with Stuart Robertson, who will walk through the recommended Joomla Learning Guide. Exam will be on Sunday 4 August, part of JoomlaDay Australia via Joomla Australia https://joomladay.org.au/program/certification