URGH! ..
The error was that in the /etc/named.conf file I had :
zone "newdomain.com.au. "{
type master;
file "newdomain.com.au";
allow-update {
123.123.123.123;
};
notify yes;
};
NOTE: There is space after the au. on the first line that screws everything
:)
Just thought i'd let y'all know.
- Brian.