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AIRAH hosts biggest site visit ever
Yesterday’s site visit to the Australian War Memorial (AWM) in Canberra was the biggest in the Institute’s history, with more than 90 attendees.
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October–November 2025 issue of HVAC&R News now available in print
The latest issue of HVAC&R News has been printed and will be available for free from wholesalers and TAFEs around Australia.
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The importance of vapour barriers in refrigeration
Bob Jackson, M.AIRAH, explains the importance of hermetically sealing the outer skin of cold rooms to create a vapour barrier.
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NCC 2025 slated for publication in early 2026
Commonwealth, state and territory building ministers met yesterday to agree on the timing of future updates to the National Construction Code – including NCC 2025.
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A.G. Coombs publishes 2025–26 edition of Building Efficiency magazine
A.G. Coombs has published the latest edition of its free e-magazine for staff, clients, and partners within the HVAC&R and building services industry.
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GBCA launches updated Green Star tool
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released its Green Star Buildings v1.1 rating tool, which strengthens action on carbon, nature and circular economy while simplifying delivery for project teams.
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New campaign prioritises indoor air quality
Momentum is growing for the Safer Air Project’s Making the invisible visible campaign, in which organisations sign up to monitor and disclose information about their indoor air quality.
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The living machine: How HVAC systems mimic the human body
In the cover feature for the October–November 2025 issue of HVAC&R News, Gary Raman, Affil.AIRAH, argues that the human body is the most advanced HVAC system on the planet.
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ASHRAE releases technical program for 2026 Winter Conference
ARHRAE has published the full technical program for its 2026 Winter Conference, which will take place from January 31 to February 4, 2026, in Las Vegas.
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Building diversity in HVAC&R: Q&A with Ree McCaig
We speak with Ree (Maria) McCaig – owner of McCaig Air Conditioning in Bendigo – about the challenges of running a business, the rewards of training apprentices, and strategies for attracting more women to HVAC&R.
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New modelling predicts heat deaths from fossil fuel projects
A study by ANU researchers has found that the Scarborough fossil fuel development will cause 484 heat-related deaths by the end of the century.
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CBD Program roadmap offers clear pathway to reducing emissions
The Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released a policy roadmap describing how the Commercial Buildings Disclosure (CBD) Program will be expanded over the next decade to deliver major reductions in emissions.
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More seed funding for Conry Tech
Australian HVAC start-up Conry Tech has raised a further $3 million in seed funding, taking its total funding to $13 million.
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SuperCool releases new premium refrigerant hose
SuperCool Group has unveiled the Burgaflex MULTICOOL 6090 premium refrigerant hose, which it says delivers “strength and flexibility with zero compromise”.
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ARC to launch retail safety and confidence program
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC), with support from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), will be launching a retail engagement program in November 2025.
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Australia-first IAQ report reveals major gaps
Australia’s first national report quantifying indoor air quality has revealed significant gaps in data, policy and protections for the air Australians breathe indoors.
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From targets to action – reflecting on our net zero pathway
Australia now has firm targets for achieving net zero, with milestones along the way. But what is our plan for getting there? That was the subject of an AIRAH-organised panel session in Melbourne.
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Change of leadership at AMCA
The Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors’ Association of Australia (AMCA Australia) has announced a leadership transition, with Ben Hawkins appointed CEO.
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Safer shared air: Making the invisible visible
The Safer Air Project will host its second annual Parliament House event in Canberra on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
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Marie Karekla named among leading women in HVAC&R
AIRAH Head of Conferences, Events and Business Development Marie Karekla has been named in the Climate Control News Top 20 Women in HVACR.