Hi poohbear,

> <a href='function.file'>function.file</a>]: failed to open stream: Connection timed out in
> /home/includes/modules/shipping/austpost.php on line 799

Timeout errors (such as this) can often be caused by transient network or server problems, so hopefully you've tried this more than once?

Assuming you have tried more than once, and the problem is persistant, I need the following information in order to give any useful advice or suggestions.

1. What is the URL of your store
2. Was the AP module working for you BEFORE you upgraded V2.0.x, or is this a first time installation?

Cheers
Rod