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February–March issue of HVAC&R News out now
2026 is in full swing, with the first issue of the year now printed and available at wholesalers, TAFEs and RTOs around Australia.
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Reliable Controls marks 40-year milestone
Canada-based global building automation company Reliable Controls is celebrating 40 years in business.
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Conex Banninger and Reese launch enhanced fitting range
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.
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Recipe for success: implementing ammonia refrigeration
We look at how a clever upgrade has turned the outdated and inefficient system at Arnott’s Biscuits into a blueprint for environmentally friendly industrial refrigeration.
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Updates to NABERS embodied carbon
NABERS has announced changes to its embodied carbon ratings tool.
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Like shelling pea(nut)s: UNSW researchers make graphene breakthrough
UNSW Sydney engineers have developed a cheaper and greener way to make graphene from leftover peanut shells.
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The path ahead for the VEU – industry webinars
Solar Victoria is running a series of industry webinars to provide an update on the VEU strategic review, including reporting key findings and laying out next steps.
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VEU signals changes for commercial and industrial heat pump incentives
Victoria’s Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has announced potential revisions to the commercial and industrial heat pump activity available under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program.
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Additional keynote announced for HVAC26
AIRAH has announced another keynote for the 2026 HVAC Innovation Conference, which will take place in Sydney from March 16–17.
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Total control: where instrumentation and control meets HVAC&R
We examine the important role instrumentation and control technicians – or “instros” for short – play in optimising HVAC&R systems.
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Dog days: how our best friends affect IAQ
A first-of-its kind study has found that dogs have a significant and often underestimated effect on indoor air quality (IAQ) in our homes.
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ASHRAE and UNEP approve new life-cycle refrigerant management plan
ASHRAE and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have approved a new two-year work plan titled Life Cycle Refrigerant Management (LCRM).
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Cert II training and impact – have your say
A new survey is open to gather views on the Certificate II course in in Split Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems, including whether the content and delivery of the course is adequate, and what effect the qualification has had on industry.
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New studies explore causes and consequences of TFA accumulation
Research continues into increased levels of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in the environment, with refrigerants found to be a dominant source.
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QUT researchers use AI to optimise urban greening
Researchers from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have developed an AI-powered tool for optimising the location and type of urban greenery, potentially cooling cities by up to 3.5°C.
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IWBI launches two new WELL ratings
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has expanded its WELL program with two new ratings.
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New fire safety maintenance regs in NSW
Changes to fire safety maintenance requirements are now in effect for New South Wales, with important implications for HVAC&R practitioners.
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Daikin launches turnkey refrigeration solution
Daikin has released its new DeVap series of evaporators, which it says completes its turnkey refrigeration solution.
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Mike Lenton retires from HydroChem
After six years at the helm, Mike Lenton, M.AIRAH, has retired from his role as CEO of Australian independent water specialist HydroChem.
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Report forecasts skyrocketing energy use in Australian data centres
A report authored by Baringa and commissioned by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has found that data centres could use as much as 11% of Australia’s energy by 2035.