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Category: News
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Low-cost pre-approved housing designs available in NSW
The NSW government’s planning department has released a selection of pre-approved housing designs, each available for $1.
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Exemplary Energy releases complete 34-year weather data
Exemplary Energy has published full 34-year weather records for 225 sites across Australia.
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Australia’s cold storage vacancy hits 0.6%
New modelling shows pressures as obsolescence and rising demand widen the supply gap.
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Commission to reveal priority productivity reforms
Since last year, the Productivity Commission has been consulting and developing a response to Australia’s slowing productivity – now it is ready to release its interim reports.
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Study exposes health burden from wood heating
New research has shown just how badly wood heaters are affecting Australians’ health.
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Free access to Australian Standards on the agenda
Australian construction leaders have met with Standards Australia at Parliament House in Canberra to address access to Australian Standards.
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Australian trades make gender equality pledge
Ten trades organisations have pledged to improve gender equality in plumbing and adjacent fields, including HVAC&R.
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Doing the groundwork for prefabricated and modular construction
The ABCB is exploring how prefabrication and modular construction could boost productivity.
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Expressions of interest open for NABERS independent design review panel
NABERS has opened an expression of interest to refresh and expand its pool of independent design reviewers under the NABERS commitment agreement process.
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ARC receives gold medallion from WorldSkills Australia
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has been honoured with a WorldSkills Australia gold medallion.
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Solar Heat Worldwide report released
The newly released Solar Heat Worldwide 2025 report presents the latest data across key applications of solar heating and cooling.
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Have your say on the future of HVAC&R qualifications
The training courses for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians are under review, and industry stakeholders are invited to share their views via a short survey.
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ASHRAE releases 2025–28 strategic plan
ASHRAE has unveiled its 2025–28 strategic plan, which focuses on creating a more sustainable built environment.
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All systems go for Building and Plumbing Commission
Victoria’s new Building and Plumbing Commission has begun operations, with the goal of strengthening building regulation in Victoria.
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Researchers develop bioplastic metafilm for cooling
An international team of scientists has developed a biodegradable material that could reduce cooling demand.
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NSW seeks input on path to net zero
The NSW Net Zero Commission is seeking public comment to help shape the climate change and adaptation advice it gives to the NSW government.
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Refrigerants Australia releases statement on PFAS
Refrigerants Australia has released a draft statement containing information on the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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Victoria sets course for all-electric future
As part of its gas substitution roadmap, the Victorian government has announced new building electrification regulations, new minimum energy efficiency standards for rental homes, and funding for manufacturing of heat pumps.
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ASHRAE appoints 2025–26 president
ASHRAE has announced its new president, officers and directors.
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New restrictions for multi-head splits and VRF systems
From July 1, 2025, Australia is implementing a general ban on the import and manufacture of multi-head split and VRF systems that use refrigerant with a global warming potential (GWP) over 750 and have a refrigerant charge of 2.6kg or less.