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RefCon25 program announced
AIRAH has announced the program and speakers for the 2025 Refrigeration Conference (RefCon25), being held at Rydges in Melbourne on March 24.
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GUV versus HEPA – a scientific comparison
A new study in the Journal of Hazardous Materials has compared the effectiveness of ultraviolet radiation against air filtration to mitigate virus-laden aerosols in an occupied clinical room, with interesting results.
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Report: China’s HFC emissions on the rise
A recent study has found that China’s hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) emissions represent more than 20 per cent of total global HFC emissions.
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GBCA confirms dates for Green Star webinars
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has confirmed the dates for its next round of Green Star education webinars.
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Deep dive on embodied carbon in building services
AIRAH and MECLA are running a Deep Dive event in Brisbane to explore the role of building services and façades in reducing embodied carbon.
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Howzat for heat monitoring?!
Nick Johns-Wickberg discovers how a heat monitoring tool developed by the University of Sydney is playing an important role in local sport.
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Kirby Apprentice Fund launches 2025 CO2 training scholarship
The Kirby Apprentice Fund has launched its 2025 CO2 training scholarship offer for fourth-year HVAC&R apprentices.
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Aurecon appoints Louise Adams as Group CEO
International engineering and advisory company Aurecon has appointed Louise Adams as its new Group Chief Executive, effective from July 1.
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AIRAH Award winner earns coveted Cambridge scholarship
AIRAH Award winner Poorya Shaghaghi, Stud.AIRAH, has won the 2025 Clare Hall Decarbonisation Studentship from Cambridge University.
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Daikin introduces new inverter heat pump
Daikin Australia is introducing a new heating and hot water solution called the EWYE-CZ air-to-water inverter heat pump.
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Next step in the VEU’s strategic review
A new discussion paper about the Victorian Energy Upgrades program has been released for public comment, to kick off the next stage of a major strategic review.
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Reliable Controls releases RC-Studio 3.11
Reliable Controls has unveiled the next version of its BACnet Advanced Workstation Software with RC-Studio 3.11.
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The changing face of Aussie fridgies
With the Australian HVAC&R sector facing a trade skills shortage, Nick Johns-Wickberg looks at novel approaches to recruiting and retention.
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Have your say on Australia’s licensing scheme
DCCEEW is inviting permit holders, industry bodies and other stakeholders to share feedback to help enhance the implementation of the RAC permit scheme.
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Licence requirements for hot water heat pumps
The ARC and DCCEEW have published a new fact sheet covering the licence requirements for hot water heat pumps.
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Hussmann launches 20HP transcritical CO2 condensing units in Australia
Hussmann Australia has announced a new 20HP CO2 outdoor condensing unit designed for supermarkets and industrial cooling processes.
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AIRAH partners with Sydney Build
AIRAH has partnered with Sydney Build to sponsor the HVAC&R sector of the event, taking place from May 7–8 at the ICC Sydney.
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Maximising residential AC efficiency: lessons from the field
Madison Talarico uses a case study to highlight how HVAC technicians can help customers improve their energy efficiency.
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Updates on professional registration in the ACT
The Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate is hosting two information sessions in February 2025 on the ACT Professional Engineers Registration Scheme.
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Pirie to take over from Williams as ITECA CEO
The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) has announced the departure of CEO Troy Williams, with Felix Pirie to take over.