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Category: News
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Incoming ASHRAE President brings retrofit focus
ASHRAE has installed its new Society President for 2026–27, Sarah E. Maston, P.E., BCxP, LEED AP.
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It’s the festival of fridgies – AKA World Refrigeration Day
The annual World Refrigeration Day on June 26 is a chance to recognise the skills and contributions of professionals in the refrigeration, cooling and heating sectors. Here’s how AIRAH is celebrating the day.
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Feedback sought on proposed IAQ standard
Standards Australia is currently seeking industry support and feedback on a proposal for a new technical specification for indoor air quality.
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Government announces landmark CSIRO study on IAQ
The Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) will sponsor the CSIRO to assess the economic cost of poor indoor air quality in Australia.
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MSAB becomes largest voting shareholder in Beijer Ref
Sweden-based family investment trust Melker Schörling AB (MSAB) has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares held by EQT in global refrigeration specialist Beijer Ref.
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Mark Romage retires after 33 years at Hydrochem
From starting on the tools with Hydrochem in Victoria in 1992, through to heading up the Western Australian operation since 2009, in the past 33 years Mark Romage, Affil.AIRAH, has made his mark on the business.
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Deemed engineers given 18-month extension
Engineers working in Victoria under deemed registration now have until the end of 2027 to complete the new registration process.
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Global scheme helping laboratories reach net zero
The International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) aims to address a significant gap in resources for lab buildings by developing performance assessment, performance improvement, and professional accreditation tools specific to the energy-intensive laboratory sector.
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Share your brilliance!
Every year, AIRAH’s National Awards showcase the achievements, technical excellence and emerging talent in the HVAC&R industry. Entries are now open for 2026.
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ASHRAE releases guidance for AI data centres
ASHRAE has collaborated with the US Government’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (USA) to develop the AI Data Centre Energy Performance Framework.
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The movers and shakers in HVAC&R
In the HVAC&R industry this week: CIBSE welcomes Dave Cooper as its new President, and AHRI President and CEO Stephen Yurek announces he will step down.
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China launches first wind-powered underwater data centre
China has addressed energy challenges in data centres by constructing a wind-powered underwater data centre 10km off the coast of Shanghai.
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CEO appointed for new National EPA
Former Chief Executive of the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, John Bradley, has been appointed as the inaugural CEO of the new National Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
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Call for mandated data centre energy and water efficiency
A new report from the Climate Council is calling for improved planning and policy to ensure improvements to energy efficiency and water efficiency in data centre developments.
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REB26: Opportunities in a carbon-constrained built environment
Increasingly, achieving net zero in Australia’s built environment is framed as a retrofit challenge. And although the scale of that challenge is large, the inaugural Reshaping Existing Buildings Conference focused on the opportunities, exploring solutions and sharing real-world success stories that reclaim the value in our assets.
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NSW school study reinforces IAQ concerns
The University of NSW (UNSW) has released the findings of a study monitoring air quality conducted at 59 schools across Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong.
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Heat warning issued for the world
The briefing: a selection of the latest research, reports and commentary mapping the escalating trajectory of climate change.
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Update on Refrigerant Product Stewardship Scheme Review
Refrigerant Reclaim Australia (RRA) and Nous Group have thanked the industry for contributing to the independent RRA Product Stewardship Scheme Review and outlined the next steps in the process.
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See cool intelligence in action at Woolworths
As part of World Refrigeration Day celebrations on June 26, 2026, Woolworths is holding behind the scenes tours.
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Beyond bulky waste: Australia’s growing end-of-life appliance challenge
End-of-life household appliances are placing growing pressure on councils, industry and recovery systems as environmental risks, refrigerant management and disposal obligations become increasingly complex. General Manager of Refrigerant Reclaim Australia, Kylie Farrelley, reports on discussions at the Waste 2026 Conference.