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Mark Lamb appointed as CEO of ARC
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has appointed Mark Lamb as the new CEO, and Susie O’Neill to the position of Deputy CEO.
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ARBS Awards put HVAC&R achievements centre stage
People, projects and products were given their moment of glory at the 2026 ARBS Industry Excellence Awards, held in Melbourne on May 6, 2026.
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Appliance efficiency policies slashing emissions
Efforts to establish energy efficiency policies and minimum energy performance standards for equipment including lighting, air conditioning and consumer appliances are set to mitigate gigatonnes of carbon emissions.
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Have your say on refrigerant recovery
A survey on industry engagement with Refrigerant Reclaim Australia’s takeback and disposal program is seeking input from facilities managers and engineers.
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Updated guidance on flammable refrigerants
AIRAH has launched a revised Flammable Refrigerant Safety Guide, in collaboration with Refrigerant Reclaim Australia and Refrigerants Australia, and with support from the ARBS Foundation.
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HVAC&R turns policy into practice
At ARBS 2026, speakers from across the globe are shining a light on the essential nature of HVAC&R, and its pivotal role in decarbonising the built environment, enabling social progress and protecting human health.
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Making refrigerant recovery rewarding
The Australian branch of global refrigerant supplier A-Gas has partnered with distributors to launch an incentive scheme for refrigerant recovery.
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NSW eyeing minimum energy efficiency standards for rentals
The NSW government is seeking feedback on introducing minimum energy efficiency standards for rental homes.
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Major update coming to NABERS Energy
Australia’s leading energy performance rating system will be fundamentally changing the way it calculates NABERS Energy ratings from 2030.
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Technical guidance for high-temp heat pumps
High temperature heat is crucial for many key industrial applications, and a new technical resource aims to help rein in the associated energy demand and emissions.
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Au revoir, boilers: France turns off the gas
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced a ban on installing gas boilers in all new builds from January 1, 2027, in order to reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels.
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Carbon credit payoff for HVAC upgrades
A Japan-based climate tech start-up has invented a way to turn smart HVAC into a new income stream via tradeable carbon credits.
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NCC 2025 released – who is adopting it?
The latest version of the National Construction Code, NCC 2025, goes live on May 1, 2026, but its adoption across Australia is far from uniform.
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Refrigerant reclaim program under review
Refrigerant Reclaim Australia (RRA) is conducting a review of its program for taking back and safely disposing of used and unwanted refrigerant.
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Tips for your ARBS adventure
Will we see you at ARBS 2026? The HVAC&R industry exhibition and program of seminars kicks off at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from Tuesday, May 5–Thursday, May 7.
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Changes to EU carbon tax on imports
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is set for changes to address loopholes and blind spots in the current legislation.
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Intelligent theme for World Refrigeration Day 2026
World Refrigeration Day is an opportunity to celebrate the skills, inventiveness and achievements of HVAC&R – and in 2026, the real power behind the profession is in the spotlight.
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2026 REDARC Young Technician of the Year Award
Nominations are open until Saturday, May 30, for the 2026 REDARC Young Technician of the Year Award.
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Which cities are best for HVAC&R trades?
Who doesn’t love a bit of a capital city competitive league table? Trade job management software developer, Fergus, recently looked into which cities are the most lucrative for HVAC&R.
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Hitachi restructures to focus on HVAC
Hitachi Global is restructuring, with the home appliances business getting new ownership and branding and the HVAC business expanding further into technology integration.