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Pathway program helps young Indigenous fridgies find success
Proud Bundjalung man Hayden Sneesby found a promising HVAC&R career thanks to the Precise Air Aboriginal Pathways program.
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GBCA resilience masterclass
The GBCA is hosting an online class on Tuesday, October 15 about the need for effective resilience and preparedness strategies.
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Study: Poor planning exacerbates thermal discomfort
QUT researchers have found that ambiguous planning codes can lead to housing with poor thermal performance that isn’t climate-ready.
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Australia’s huge opportunity to cut embodied carbon
As the focus increases on how to reduce embodied carbon emissions in the built environment, a new government report highlights the opportunity for short-term wins, as well as the need to act now for long-term success.
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$26m US refrigerant research centre announced
The US National Science Foundation has announced $26 million in funding for a cross-university research centre into sustainable refrigerants.
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The evolution of the fridgie’s toolbox
What can we expect from the toolbox of the future? We spoke to three HVAC&R technicians from around Australia to find out.
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AoFrio launches carbon-reduction refrigeration solution
AoFrio has launched INSIDE, a refrigeration software package designed to accelerate the industry’s journey towards net zero emissions.
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Cundall to host public health and climate adaptation webinar
Sustainable engineering consultancy Cundall is hosting a free World Green Building Week webinar event on Wednesday, September 11.
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ACA launches Attract initiative for women in construction
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) is set to launch its new Attract initiative with the support of the NSW government.
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Mitsubishi Electric raises half-century
HVAC manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric Australia is celebrating 50 years of operations in the Land Down Under.
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I got a home energy assessment: Here’s what I learnt
How can we improve household thermal performance and reduce our energy bills? I got a home energy assessment to find out.
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Workshop: Decarbonising the construction industry
Decarbonising the Building Industry is hosting a free workshop on September 13 about the role of forests in decarbonisation.
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Victorian government increases rebates for electrification
The Victorian government is driving electrification for households and businesses through the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.
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No energy-efficiency upgrades for a decade, says SA
The South Australian government has announced that it will freeze housing standards for the next 10 years after October 2024
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Webinar: IAQ in the built environment
AIRAH is hosting a Streamline webinar on Thursday, August 29 that will explore indoor air quality (IAQ) in the built environment.
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Government seeks industry views on CBD expansion
The Commercial Buildings Disclosure (CBD) Program is set to expand – and government is running a series of webinars to gather industry input.
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Quantifying the costs of long COVID
New research by a multi-university team has estimated that long COVID cost the Australian economy nearly $10 billion in 2022 alone.
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National Skills Week highlights skills shortages
National Skills Week is being held from August 19–25, encouraging Australians to explore vocational education and training.
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WGEA marks Equal Pay Day
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has declared August 19 to be Equal Pay Day, marking 50 days into the new financial year.
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Local industry considers new refrigeration set-points
A global campaign to raise set-point temperatures for frozen foods is now generating conversation in Australia.