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Linux Australia is the peak body for Linux User Groups (LUGs) around Australia, representing #linux & #OpenSource users | https://fosstodon.org/@LinuxAustralia https://linux.org.au

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The PyCon AU CFP is open and we welcome proposals from everybody. That includes first-time speakers, people new to Python, folks whoโ€™ve built (or broken!) interesting things, and people bringing expertise from outside tech.

Submit by 29 March (AOE) โ†’ 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp #pyconau #cfp

02.02.2026 10:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“บ Keynotes are available to watch online ๐Ÿ“บ

Subscribe to our channel and keep checking the playlist for all the conference videos coming soon.

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#EO2026
#EverythingOpen
#conference
#openSource

30.01.2026 07:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ DrupalSouth Call for Papers submissions have been extended until Fri 6 Feb 2026. ๐Ÿšจ

We are seeking session submissions from people connected to the Drupal ecosystem.

๐Ÿ‘‰ drupalsouth.org/events/drupa...

#Drupal
#DrupalSouth
#OpenSource
#DrupalCMS
#Drupal11
#Drupal12
#CallForPapers
#CFP

30.01.2026 08:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The #pyconau 2026 CFP is now open!

We've refreshed our site with all new guidance for 2026, so visit 2026.pycon.org.au/cfp to get all the details.

Attend CFP workshops around the country in February and March to help polish up that idea you've been sitting on!

Submissions close 29 March 2026, AOE

01.02.2026 10:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Congratulations to the new Linux Australia Council

Congratulations to the new Linux Australia Council

A huge congratulations to the incoming Linux Australia Inc. Council for the term 2026 - 2027:

President: @joeladdison.au
Vice-President: Jenny Cox
Secretary: Neill Cox
Treasurer: Russell Stuart

Ordinary Committee Members
Elena Williams @elequ.bsky.social
Jonathan Woithe
Harrison Oates

25.01.2026 05:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โš ๏ธ #EverythingOpen 2026 is NEXT WEEK! โš ๏ธ

A few quick reminders:
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Check your dashboard.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Join the chat: Jump into our Matrix room (Everything Open - General Discussion) to meet fellow attendees and plan BOFs. matrix.to#/#everything...

See you there! ๐Ÿงโœจ

#EO2026

18.01.2026 05:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Voting for Linux Australia Council elections is now open.

Voting for Linux Australia Council elections is now open.

In you are a member of Linux Australia, Inc., you have just over 36 hours to vote in the Council Election for the term Jan 2026-27.

Members can access voting by logging in to linux.org.au, then navigating to Member Area -> Elections.

Voting is open until Jan 13th, 2359hrs AEDT.

11.01.2026 23:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Voting for Linux Australia Council elections is now open

Voting for Linux Australia Council elections is now open

Voting is now open in the Linux Australia, Inc. Council Election for the term Jan 2026-7.

Members can access voting by logging in to linux.org.au, then navigating to Member Area -> Elections.

Voting is open until Jan 13th, 2359hrs AEDT

Best wishes to all candidates.

04.01.2026 22:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿš€ We are pleased to announce Emma Davidson will be presenting a keynote at #EverythingOpen in Canberra.
2026.everythingopen.au/news/emma-da...

โฐ Get tickets now to guarantee the best price!
2026.everythingopen.au/dashboard/ (Go to Attend > Dashboard))

#EO2026

11.12.2025 16:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿš€ We are pleased to announce JC Guzman will be presenting a keynote at #EverythingOpen in Canberra. JC is the Head of Computing and Software for the SKA-Low Telescope.
2026.everythingopen.au/news/jc-guzm...

โฐ Get tickets now: 2026.everythingopen.au/dashboard/ (Go to Attend > Dashboard))

#EO2026

26.11.2025 06:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#EverythingOpen Canberra 2026 design is now available!

Want to bring some Canberra 2026 style? Check out:
๐Ÿ›Œ Delightful Duvet Covers
๐Ÿงฆ Spectacular Socks
๐Ÿงธ and more...

Show off that awesome design! ๐Ÿ‘‡
2026.everythingopen.au/attend/shirts/

#EO2026

07.12.2025 23:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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PyCon AU 2026 is heading to Brisbane โ˜€๏ธ

Early bird tickets are available until the end of December: plenty of time to plan a great midwinter getaway week with the Python community.

Check out our destination guides 2026.pycon.org.au/attend/

29.12.2025 04:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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GitHub - linuxaustralia/position-descriptions: This repo contains position descriptions for roles in Linux Australia, such as those on Linux Australia Council, and is made public in line with our orga... This repo contains position descriptions for roles in Linux Australia, such as those on Linux Australia Council, and is made public in line with our organisational value of transparency. Feedback a...

Position descriptions for all office bearer and ordinary committee member roles are available on GitHub at:
github.com/linuxaustral...

30.12.2025 08:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Home - Linux Australia Linux Australia Linux Australia is the peak body of Open Source communities in Australasia. Linux Australia represents Australasian users and developers of Free Software and Open Technologies, and ...

To nominate yourself or others, please visit
linux.org.au

Then use the "Login" button in the top right hand corner to log in to the Member Area, then choose "Elections".

Nominees must be nominated, seconded and accept their nomination by 11:59pm 3 January to be eligible candidates for voting.

30.12.2025 08:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

> Nominations will open from 22 December 2025 and run until 11:59pm 3 January 2026 (AEDT)

> Voting will open from 5 January 2026 (AEDT) and run until 11:59pm 13 January 2026 (AEDT).

> Results will be ratified during the AGM held at 5:30pm 21 January 2026 (AEDT) at @everythingopen.au in Canberra.

30.12.2025 08:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Nominations for Linux Australia Council now open

Nominations for Linux Australia Council now open

We hereby declare an election open and call for nominations to the Linux Australia Inc. Council for the term Jan 2026 to Jan 2027.

All office bearer and ordinary committee member positions are open for election.

30.12.2025 08:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Early bird tickets extended until 31 December 2025.

If PyCon AU is on your 2026 wishlist, now is the best time to lock it in.

Give yourself the gift of an early bird ticket!
2026.pycon.org.au/posts/early-...

24.12.2025 04:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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PyCon AU PyCon Australia is the national conference for the Python Programming Community. PyCon Australia brings together professional, student and enthusiast developers with a love for developing withโ€ฆ

โœจ We hope you had the BEST time at PyCon AU 2025. And guess what? This year we are truly ON ๐Ÿ”ฅ F I R E ๐Ÿ”ฅ โ€” because all the talk videos are now live on our YouTube channel!๐Ÿ™Œ

Relive your favourite sessions, and keep the PyCon AU vibes going strong.

๐Ÿ‘‰ www.youtube.com/@PyConAU/vid...

#PyConAU #Python

28.09.2025 22:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Kiwi PyCon 2025 โ€” Scheduleโ€™s Out & Itโ€™s Epic! ๐Ÿ
45 days till we gather in Wellington!
๐ŸŽค 2 keynotes
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ 22 talks across 2 tracks
โšก Lightning Talks & Bottlenecks
๐Ÿงฐ Hands-on training Friday

See the full lineup ๐Ÿ‘‰ kiwipycon.nz/schedule
Volunteer ๐Ÿ‘‰ kiwipycon.nz/attend/become-a-volunteer

07.10.2025 04:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿš€ 4 days left!
๐Ÿš€ Early bird discount is until Friday, 17th of October!

โฐ Join us at #EverythingOpen Canberra 2026.
โฐ Get early bird tickets to guarantee the best price!
2026.everythingopen.au/dashboard/ (Go to Attend > Dashboard))

#EO2026
#conference
#openSource
#OpenSourceSoftware

13.10.2025 02:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ Do you want to run a Python Conference in 2026?

https://python.nz/2025/10/15/kiwi-pycon-2025-in-37-days/

15.10.2025 02:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ“ You only have this weekend to get you submission in to talk about all the great ideas you have.

โฐ Come and share with us at #EverythingOpen Canberra 2026.
โฐ Talk submissions still open until 21 September 2025!
2026.everythingopen.au/programme/pr...

#EO2026
#conference
#openSource

19.09.2025 14:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ“Maybe taking charge of our own AI development and use could lead to a brighter tomorrow?
2026.everythingopen.au/news/opensou...

โฐ Share with us at #EverythingOpen Canberra 2026.
โฐ #CFP closes 21 Sep 2025!
2026.everythingopen.au/programme/pr...

#EO2026
#conference
#openSource
#OpenSourceAI

17.09.2025 03:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#DrupalSouth #CommunityDay 2025 is happening on Thursday 6 November at #Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden, and weโ€™re looking for community members to share their knowledge, ideas, and experiences.

๐Ÿ“… Submissions close Sun 21 Sep
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#Drupal
#OpenSouce

19.09.2025 00:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A huge thank you to all the Organisers and volunteers of @pyconau.bsky.social #PyConAU for an excellent event ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

14.09.2025 07:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hello #PyConAU folk! ๐Ÿ‘‹

Please take note, here's a little PSA - the call for sessions for @everythingopen.au is open until 21 Sept - and will take place in Canberra 21-23 Jan 2026

Thank you @linuxaustralia.bsky.social for auspicing awesome events for our community!

also to plz booost!? kthxbai

12.09.2025 23:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ Call for sessions extended!
You now have until 21 September to get your session proposal in.

โœ๏ธ Also, if you need a little help, there will be a writing workshop on 17 September!

More information at: 2026.everythingopen.au/news/submiss...

#EO2026
#EverythingOpen
#conference
#openSource

07.09.2025 00:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Everything Open 2026 | Announcing Everything Open 2026

Everything Open 2026 is Coming to Canberra!

The three day conference will have presentations on a range of open technologies topics from community members and project leaders.

Call for Sessions is now open ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ. If you have something to speak about submit your proposals today!

12.08.2025 12:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
PyCon AU ticket promotion graphic. A browser window shows the URL 'pycon.org.au/attend'. Text reads: 'Get Your Tickets Now! 2025 Design T-shirt available for orders placed before Aug 8!' with a sketch of a T-shirt featuring a green question-mark cube, a hand holding a ticket, and a 'Book Now' button.

PyCon AU ticket promotion graphic. A browser window shows the URL 'pycon.org.au/attend'. Text reads: 'Get Your Tickets Now! 2025 Design T-shirt available for orders placed before Aug 8!' with a sketch of a T-shirt featuring a green question-mark cube, a hand holding a ticket, and a 'Book Now' button.

PyCon AU 2025 tickets are available now โ€” and score a limited-edition conference T-shirt! ๐Ÿ‘•โœจ

๐Ÿ Be part of Australiaโ€™s biggest Python event
๐Ÿง  Learn from top speakers and workshops
๐ŸŽซ Choose the ticket type that suits you

๐Ÿ‘‰ Book now 2025.pycon.org.au/attend?ref=bs

#PyConAU #Python #Data #AI

05.08.2025 23:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Everything Open 2026 | Canberra, Australia

Huzzah!
Everything Open is heading to the University of Canberra 21-23 January 2026 Call for sessions and sponsors is out now!

2026.everythingopen.au

Help us get the conversation started!

#EverythingOpen

@linuxaustralia.bsky.social
@everythingopen.au

01.08.2025 00:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@linuxaustralia is following 20 prominent accounts