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Deadline approaching for deemed engineers
The Victorian government is advising engineers who are currently registered through the VBA, that they will need to be assessed in order to practice after July 1, 2026.
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Australian research highlights fresh HFO concerns
New research conducted at UNSW has confirmed that HFOs break down into fluoroform, an HFC with ultra-high global warming potential.
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Clean Indoor Air for ALL Conference calls for abstracts
The Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand (CASANZ) is accepting abstracts for the 2025 Clean Indoor Air for ALL Conference.
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Temperzone launches Clever MT series of AHUs
Temperzone has launched its Clever MT series of aluminium AHUs, which it says are lightweight and highly corrosion-resistant.
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Ventrix launches Pipelounge bracket system
Ventrix has launched its Pipelounge multi-pipe support solution, which it says will reduce time during pipe bracket installation.
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Electrification lessons from 101 Collins
AIRAH Victorian division chair Rula Karali, M.AIRAH, reflects on the Institute’s recent site visit to 101 Collins in Melbourne.
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Truwater releases EC-S Series cooling tower
Truwater has released an induced-draft, counterflow square PVC film-filled, FRP cooling tower called the EC-S Series cooling tower.
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Workforce and skills survey now open
Powering Skills Organisation (PSO) has launched its 2025 Energy Workforce and Skills Survey, which is available online.
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Last chance to comment on permit schemes
The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Permit Scheme and Fire Protection Permit Scheme are open for comment until February 28, 2025.
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Tougher fines for environmental law-breakers
The Commonwealth penalty unit has increased from $313 to $330, meaning the fines for breaking environmental laws will now be higher.
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New Refrigerant Handling Codes of Practice published
New editions of the Australian and New Zealand Refrigerant Handling Codes of Practice are now available.
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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.