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Program confirmed for REB26 at the MCG
AIRAH and FMA have unveiled the full program and speaker line-up for the 2026 Reshaping Existing Buildings Conference (REB26).
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NSW and Queensland defer adoption of NCC 2025
New South Wales and Queensland have announced that they will defer the adoption of the 2025 version of the National Construction code until May 2027.
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Navigating dire straits, from the bowser to the plantroom
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.
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Automatic Heating celebrates 100 years in business
This year, Automatic Heating has notched a century not out, despite world events, economic crises and seismic shifts in markets, technology and regulations.
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Review of incentives for commercial decarbonisation
Changes are coming to the Victorian Energy Upgrades program, with a new industrial heat decarbonisation activity presented for public feedback, and updates confirmed for commercial and industrial hot water heat pump incentives.
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Packed to the rafters
Trade tools developer Milwaukee has produced a storage solution for outfitting vans called the Packout Rack Kit.
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Workshop: lowering heating hot water temperatures in electrification retrofits
One of the major technical considerations for building owners and facilities managers relating to electrification retrofits is the performance of electric heat pump systems compared to traditional gas boilers.
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Our sector in the spotlight: takeaways from HVAC26
At an event that promised to explore the future of our unseen industry, we learnt that HVAC&R is more visible and vital than ever before.
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IIAR announces dates for online refrigeration workshop
The International Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration (IIAR) has announced the dates for the 59th offering of the Industrial Refrigeration Workshop.
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Federal government releases data centre expectations
The Australian government has announced five key “expectations” for data centres, which it says will ensure their development aligns with Australia’s national interests.
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IWBI announces program for sustainability conference
The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) will hold its WELL 2026 Social Sustainability Summit in Singapore on Wednesday, April 15.
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Refra releases Oasis range of R290 water-to-water heat pumps and chillers
Refra has introduced its new OASIS standard line of water-to-water chillers and heat pumps using propane as a refrigerant.
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A2EP opens registration for 2026 Renewable Heat Conference
The Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) is accepting registrations for the 2026 Australasian Renewable Heat Conference, which will take place in Melbourne from September 2–3.
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Tickets on sale for automotive AC conference
Tickets are now on sale for Wire & Gas 2026, with a three-day program of training, networking and industry updates at The Westin Brisbane from July 31 to August 2.
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GBCA unveils built environment nature roadmap
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released a new nature roadmap for the built environment.
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Call for consistency in licensing and registration
The National Competition Council is reviewing Australia’s mutual recognition schemes, including both registration of engineers and licensing of trades.
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HIA calls for ‘knock-down rebuild’ of NCC
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has lodged a major submission calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the National Construction Code (NCC).
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Report finds high risk of heat stress among lower-income Australians
Sweltering Cities has today released the findings of its 2026 Summer Survey, which it says exposes a national health crisis driven by the rising cost of keeping cool.
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Prioritising people in HVAC design
ASHRAE Fellow and Distinguished Lecturer Robert Bean recently visited Australia. HVAC&R News spoke with him about his occupant-first philosophies that have sparked an entirely different way of thinking about HVAC design.
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Remembering Sean McGowan, the contributing writer whose voice shaped our industry
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.