Trade tools developer Milwaukee has produced a storage solution for outfitting vans called the Packout Rack Kit.
Refra has introduced its new OASIS standard line of water-to-water chillers and heat pumps using propane as a refrigerant.
Conex Banninger, in partnership with Reece, has launched >B<Press 360° Detect – an evolution of the standard >B<Press fitting range, engineered with an improved leak-path design.
It’s with the heaviest of hearts that we share the sad news that long-time AIRAH contributing writer Sean McGowan passed away last weekend.
On March 22, the DBI initiative ran a workshop at University of Melbourne to coordinate action on embodied carbon.
New Zealand’s Trust for the Destruction of Synthetic Refrigerants (Cool-Safe) has helped spark a major evolution in the management of synthetic refrigerant emissions with the opening of the southern hemisphere’s first Steam Plasma Arc pyrolysis facility.
The Victorian government is reviewing incentives for space heating and cooling equipment under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program.
This year, Automatic Heating has notched a century not out, despite world events, economic crises and seismic shifts in markets, technology and regulations.
The federal government has announced that some refrigerants will now be managed under the framework for industrial chemicals, with the potential for new control measures.
The National Competition Council is reviewing Australia’s mutual recognition schemes, including both registration of engineers and licensing of trades.
Will we see you at ARBS 2026? The HVAC&R industry exhibition and program of seminars kicks off at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from Tuesday, May 5–Thursday, May 7.
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has published the NCC 2025 preview, providing early access to the next edition ahead of its May 1 publication date.
From shocks at fuel bowsers through to supply chain disruptions and financial market uncertainty, HVAC&R professionals need to adapt rapidly to the ramifications of the fast-moving Middle East conflict. Here’s what we know right now.


