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Author: Nick Johns-Wickberg
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Fee-free TAFE expansion set to benefit Victorian fridgies
The federal and Victorian governments have announced the creation of up to 62,800 additional fee-free TAFE positions in Victoria over a five-year period beginning in 2024. With a skills shortage identified in the construction sector – including among specialists in refrigeration and air conditioning – the announcement looks set to make training more accessible for […]
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Smardt introduces AeroPure AF chillers
Smardt has introduced the AeroPure AF Series of air-cooled chillers, which operate with oil-free, magnetically suspended compressors.
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Rinnai announces 7-year warranty on selected air conditioners
From April 1, 2025, Rinnai air conditioners now come with an extended seven-year warranty on a selection of systems.
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IAQ25 keynotes and program announced
AIRAH has announced two international keynote speakers and the full program for its 2025 Indoor Air Quality Conference on May 26–27.
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DBI to host retrofit decarbonisation workshop in Perth
DBI has announced a free workshop on precinct retrofit and its opportunities for decarbonisation in Perth on Monday, April 28.
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Mitsubishi Electric adds WiFi to air conditioner ranges
Mitsubishi Electric has announced that its MSZ-AP Series, MSZ-EF Series, and MFZ-KW Series will now have built-in WiFi connectivity.
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Registrations open for ARBSQLD
Registrations are now open for ARBSQLD, to be held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) from 27–28 August 2025.
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VEU to provide insulation rebates
The Victorian government has announced that it will subsidise residential ceiling insulation through the VEU program from 2026.
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Vale Simon Hill, L.AIRAH
AIRAH sends its condolences to the family of Simon Hill, L.AIRAH, who passed away on April 3. Throughout his career, Simon was a major contributor to the Australian HVAC&R industry. His many achievements include developing and presenting training seminars on ventilation, fire and smoke control and fire damper installation on behalf of AIRAH, CIBSE and the AMCA, as well […]
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All eyes on Tasmania for licensing reform
In recent weeks Tasmania has attracted major interest from around the country because of its licensing framework for refrigeration and air conditioning technicians.
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Allvent Ventilation launches new Fan Selector Program
Allvent Ventilation Products has announced the launch of its new Fan Selector Program, a digital tool to speed up the fan selection process.
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Sydney Legionnaires’ outbreak claims one life
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Sydney’s CBD has resulted in tragedy, with one person losing their life and a further 11 infected.
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Woolworths to host World Refrigeration Day events
Supermarket chain Woolworths has announced that it will mark World Refrigeration Day by holding events in six cities on Thursday, June 26.
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Daikin releases Simple Touch controller
Daikin Australia has launched its new Simple Touch controller, a light commercial centralised controller featuring a touchscreen interface.
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Next Cycle opens for business, offers Maxa products in Australia
Next Cycle has launched in Australia, delivering residential, commercial and industrial HVAC and hot/chilled water solutions.
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A tribute to Simon Hill, L.AIRAH
AIRAH sends its condolences to the family of Simon Hill, L.AIRAH, who passed away on April 3. Throughout his career, Simon was a major contributor to the Australian HVAC&R industry. His many achievements include developing and presenting training seminars on ventilation, fire and smoke control and fire damper installation on behalf of AIRAH, CIBSE and the AMCA, as well […]
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A2EP launches updated Heat Pump Estimator
The Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) has launched an expanded and updated version of its online Heat Pump Estimator.
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RMIT to host free retrofit panel session
RMIT will host a panel event called “Learning from Research and Policy: Delivering Affordable Retrofit” on Thursday, May 1 in Melbourne.
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ASHRAE calls for Winter Conference abstracts
ASHRAE is accepting abstract submissions for the 2026 Winter Conference to be held in Las Vegas, from January 31 to February 4, 2026.
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Mitsubishi Heavy opens Perth branch
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has opened a branch office in the Western Australian capital of Perth.