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Complex building automation made easy
Reliable Controls has released an advanced BACnet router that provides a solution for emerging connectivity and cybersecurity requirements.
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Daikin makes the switch to R32
Daikin has launched its first Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) platform that runs on R32 refrigerant, with significant improvements achieved for cooling seasonal efficiency.
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Research silos holding back refrigeration sector
A team of international experts have identified a lack of integration between key areas of refrigeration research for the food sector. In a recently-published paper, they scope the evidence across energy efficiency, GWP, heat recovery and modelling and benchmarking, advocating for a coordinated approach.
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Tell the ABCB how it can make compliance simpler
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) recently released the findings of its 2026 National Construction Code (NCC) user survey. Now it wants ideas from industry on simplifying the code.
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Opening the national policy reform window for indoor air quality
Stakeholders gathering in Canberra for Safer Shared Air 2026 were unanimous – indoor air quality (IAQ) is more than a building performance issue; it is a matter of public health, workplace safety and economic productivity.
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New tech: Oil-free compressor
Danfoss and ENGIE Refrigeration are working together to advance the use of R600a (isobutane) in higher-capacity chiller applications.
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WA sets high bar for renewable energy target
The Cook Labor Government has released its Plan for Affordable Energy for Western Australia, which aims to tackle cost pressures facing the state from ageing coal-fired power stations while supporting a transition to more renewable energy in the grid.
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UPS expands cold chain capacity
A new shipping hub in the Phillipines with multiple refrigerator and shipping units will enable faster postage and handling times for temperature-sensitive shipments.
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South Australia’s HVAC&R Stars
In what is arguably one of Australia’s most demanding climate zones for HVAC&R, AIRAH’s South Australian State Awards celebrate and encourage the next generation of climate-control and refrigeration trade professionals.
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Making ripples, tending waves
Stephen Gill, founder of World Refrigeration Day and Global HVACR Women Week is coming to Australia in October and is a keynote speaker at AIRAH’s Women in HVAC&R Summit on October 27 in Melbourne. We asked him to share something about his professional journey and what is bringing him to Australia.
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UNSW high achiever
A University of New South Wales (UNSW) building has achieved a 6-Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) – the first in New South Wales to attain this standard.
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Beijer Ref appoints new CEO
Jonas Steen has been appointed to the role of CEO, succeeding acting CEO and President, Joel Davidsson.
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Building ministers pledge NCC modernisation
Reform was on the table when the State, Territory and Commonwealth ministers responsible for Housing, Homelessness, Planning and Building met in Canberra (Ngunnawal Country) on October 16, 2026.
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Recognising and celebrating progress and change
AIRAH’s National Awards for Excellence showcase the technical achievements, intellectual daring and leadership capabilities of the Australian HVAC&R sector. Finalists from around the country have now been announced, and the Awards ceremony will take place on November 26, 2026, at Metropolis Events, Southbank, Melbourne.
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A2EP reveals a “hidden energy transition”
Heat pumps for industrial sites are part of an accelerating electrification trend, according to a new report from the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP).
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NZ announces refrigerant stewardship scheme
Synthetic F-gas refrigerants will be subject to a regulated product stewardship scheme in Aotearoa (New Zealand) from April 1, 2027.
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Seeing all-electric stars in the NABERS Annual Report
The NABERS Annual Report for 2025/26 shows collective progress is being made across energy efficiency, electrification, indoor environment, energy management innovation and embodied carbon.
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City Facilities Management secures decade-long Coles deal
After 17 years of partnering with Coles Group to provide comprehensive facilities management solutions across the national supply chain and retail network, a new 10-year agreement has been signed.
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Delivering energy wins through cooling innovation
A research project by the Singapore Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has found available Alternative Cooling Technologies (ACTs) can deliver energy efficiency gains.
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Crooks cook French frozen food aisles
A cyberattack on supermarkets in France has caused tonnes of fresh food products to be discarded. The hackers exploited a smart control system on chilled and frozen food units, something security experts have previously suggested was a matter not of “if” but “when”.