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AIRAH Awards 2024: joint winners in sustainability prize
Two projects have shared the 2024 AIRAH Award for Excellence in Sustainability, announced at a gala dinner on November 21.
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AIRAH Awards 2024: SP&R Group recognised for diversity and inclusion
SP&R Group has taken out the 2024 AIRAH Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion in the Australian HVAC&R industry.
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AIRAH Awards 2024: NRG Services wins Best Retrofit
NRG Services has won the 2024 AIRAH Award for Best HVAC Retrofit or Upgrade for its work on Goondiwindi Hospital.
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We speak to AIRAH SA Apprentice of the Year JD Singh
We speak to Janamdeep (JD) Singh, Stud.AIRAH, winner of the 2024 AIRAH SA Apprentice of the Year award and the Airefrig scholarship award.
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South Australia seeks input on building reforms
The South Australian government is undertaking an extensive review of laws that govern the building and construction industry, and is seeking feedback from industry stakeholders. The review will focus on opportunities to enhance industry compliance, protect and inform consumers, and support the building sector to deliver high-quality building work. The review will consider: This review […]
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ASHRAE releases IAQ guidelines for bushfire smoke
ASHRAE has published a new resource designed to safeguard indoor air quality (IAQ) during wildfire or bushfire events.
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UNSW working to mitigate heat vulnerability
Researchers from UNSW have created a national index to measure and then mitigate heat vulnerability in Australia’s towns and cities.
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Next step to establishing home energy ratings
Energy ministers have released Version 2 of the Home Energy Ratings Disclosure Framework, which sets out a national approach to implementing disclosure schemes. The framework defines: The second version of the framework has been developed in collaboration between Australian, state and territory governments, as well as industry and community group stakeholders. Energy Ministers also released […]
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Untrained AC cleaners creating health and safety risks
Untrained operators are common in the air conditioner wet wash industry, and the consequences of substandard work are potentially deadly.
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VEU program seeks views on new targets
The Victorian Energy Upgrades program – billed as the largest energy-efficiency program in Australia – is setting emissions reduction targets for 2026 and 2027, and has produced a regulatory impact statement to present options and elicit public comment. The VEU program is a market-based scheme that provides financial assistance to households and businesses adopting more […]
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New speakers announced for TRANSFORM 2025
TRANSFORM 2025 has released a new round of speakers who will be presenting at the conference both virtually and in Sydney on March 19–20, 2025.
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First SA dual-qualified fridgies graduate
The first three students have graduated from South Australia’s new dual-qualification refrigeration and electrical course.
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Nuclear power’s thermodynamic flaw
Clive Broadbent, L.AIRAH, raises further concerns about the proposed use of nuclear energy, specifically its thermodynamic effects.
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CSIRO reaffirms nuclear not the answer
The CSIRO has released its 2024–25 GenCost report reaffirming that nuclear power is not the answer to Australia’s energy future.
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Falling short on 2030 renewable targets
The Climate Change Authority has released the 2024 Annual Progress Report, and Australia has plenty of work to do in order to lower emissions.
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HVAC&R workers confirmed as ‘in demand’
The federal government has released the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). The new CSOL has been designed to replace what the government describes as “complex, out of date and inflexible” occupation lists in Australia’s temporary skilled visa program. The CSOL is a single consolidated list, informed by labour market analysis and stakeholder consultations by Jobs and Skills […]
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Bitzer – Green Point and RMIT offer CO2 training
Bitzer – Green Point are partnering with RMIT to deliver essential skills in CO2 refrigeration and air conditioning training.
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Long-time NSW members honoured at AIRAH President’s Shout
AIRAH has recognised the decades-long contributions of several active and engaged members at its NSW President’s Shout event.
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AIRAH accepting abstracts for IAQ25
AIRAH is accepting abstract submissions for its 2025 Indoor Air Quality Conference (IAQ25), which will take place in Melbourne on May 26–27.
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MHIAA donates over $80,000 to HeartKids
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) has raised over $80,000 for HeartKids Australia.