Despite the challenges facing Australian manufacturing, HVAC&R businesses are increasingly looking to build their capacity locally.
With Standards Australia recently adopting a mould remediation standard, we look at how this hidden killer can harm both building occupants and HVAC&R technicians.
Powering Skills Organisation (PSO) has published the results of a survey to identify gaps in current training for HVAC&R technicians and other challenges in education that are affecting the industry.
Commonwealth, state and territory building ministers met yesterday to agree on the timing of future updates to the National Construction Code – including NCC 2025.
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has launched a new “report a breach” form on the ARCtick website.
AIRAH, with support from the ARBS Foundation, is redeveloping a key resource to help improve the efficiency and safety of cooling tower systems.
Australian HVAC start-up Conry Tech has raised a further $3 million in seed funding, taking its total funding to $13 million.
From January 1, 2026, Fujitsu General will trade under the name General Inc.
The Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors’ Association of Australia (AMCA Australia) has announced a leadership transition, with Ben Hawkins appointed CEO.
Beijer Ref Group Australia has announced the appointment of Jamie Brogan, Affil.AIRAH, as its new Managing Director, effective November 1, 2025.
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has announced that the 2025 editions of the stationary Australia and New Zealand Refrigerant Handling Codes of Practice are now fully digital.
Camfil Australia has released its Gold Series III dust collector, which it says is “engineered for unmatched dust and fume control”.
Daikin Australia has introduced its new 18 & 20kW R32 Premium Inverter Ducted Systems (FDYA180AV1 & FDYA200AV1.
SuperCool Group has unveiled the Burgaflex MULTICOOL 6090 premium refrigerant hose, which it says delivers “strength and flexibility with zero compromise”.
CAREL’s upcoming webinar will introduce STone Virtual Loop, a digital tool that allows developers to test and validate HVAC&R software in a virtual environment.
Panasonic Australia has launched its new R32 Inverter NX Series Splittable Ducted Air Conditioning System.
Australian company Louvreclad has released its independently tested Aerion Series vertical performance louvre, which is a finalist in the 2025 AIRAH National Awards.
AIRAH’s 2025 SA Member and Apprentice Awards was one of the biggest in the event’s 60-year history.
AIRAH has celebrated rising stars and industry legends at the inaugural VIC Member and Apprentice Awards.
AIRAH’s 2025 QLD Member and Apprentice Awards were a huge success, honouring emerging talent and highlighting those who have given the most to the industry.
The first annual AIRAH NSW/ACT Member and Apprentice Awards took place in Sydney on Thursday, September 18.
Dr Michael Riese, M.AIRAH, urges us to rethink how we explain cooling to those without a technical background.


