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Category: News
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More movement on minimum rental standards
The ACT government is seeking feedback on reforms to residential tenancy and occupancy laws, including minimum standards for requirements to improve the efficiency and thermal comfort of rental homes.
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Update: two dead in Melbourne Legionnaires’ outbreak
A woman in her 90s and a man in his 60s have died from an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in metropolitan Melbourne.
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Last chance to comment on ABS occupation classifications
The ABS is reviewing the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, and the final round of consultation has begun.
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ACT opens registration for mechanical engineers
The ACT has opened applications for mechanical engineers under its Professional Engineers Registration Scheme.
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ASHRAE and WFI sign MoU
ASHRAE and the WFI have signed an MoU to formalise how the two organisations will work on common public affairs initiatives.
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Source of Legionnaires’ outbreak in Melbourne remains unknown
Victorian health authorities have issued a warning after an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has infected 33 people in Melbourne.
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Have your say on best practice for refrigerant handling
Australia’s Refrigerant Handling Codes of Practice are being updated, and the revised versions are now open for public comment.
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Infrastructure Sustainability Council appoints Toby Kent as next CEO
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (IS Council) has appointed sustainability leader Toby Kent as its next Chief Executive Officer.
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Reliable Controls appoints Duncan as marketing manager
Reliable Controls has appointed Jason Duncan, Affil.AIRAH, as the new marketing manager, where he’ll develop and execute impactful marketing strategies.
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EEC releases roadmap for heat pump hot water systems
The Energy Efficiency Council has released a roadmap to help accelerate the take-up of heat pump hot water systems in Australia.
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UniSA and Glaciem make CO2 refrigeration breakthrough
The University of South Australia and Glaciem have built an indirect evaporative (dew point) carbon dioxide (DP-CO2) refrigeration system.
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ARC introduces instant licence renewals
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has implemented a new automated licence renewal process designed to streamline applications.
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New commission to track net zero progress
The NSW government has established an independent, expert commission to monitor, review and report on the state’s progress towards its emissions reduction targets. These include a 50 per cent reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, a 70 per cent reduction by 2035, and net zero emissions by 2050. The Net Zero Commission will […]
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Researchers create biodegradable aerogel with more than 100 per cent solar reflectivity
A team of researchers from Sichuan University in China has developed an aerogel that has a reflectivity of 104 per cent.
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New leader for Plasma Shield
Ben Gill, Affil.AIRAH, has been named as Plasma Shield’s new Chief Executive Officer, replacing Dr Chris McGowan.
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Waste heat – a wasted opportunity?
An Australian research initiative focusing on waste heat recently held its inaugural workshop at QUT in Brisbane.
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Camfil moves to new Melbourne HQ
Camfil Australia has relocated its head office to a larger, more modern office space as part of the company’s strategic growth plan.
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Meet Abraham Corona, AIRAH’s new Industry Impact Manager
AIRAH has appointed Abraham Corona, M.AIRAH, as the Institute’s new Industry Impact Manager, taking over from Brendan Pejkovic.
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Gold medal backflip: Olympics to provide air conditioning
The US team is the latest to announce that it will provide air conditioning for athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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Stewardship award for ARCtick compliance announced
DCCEEW and ARC have introduced a new award to recognise ARCtick licensed businesses that are compliant at first audit.