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Passivhaus professionals thrive at national conference
The Australian Passivhaus Association is hosting the THRIVE 2024 Passivhaus Conference from May 23–24 in Melbourne, Victoria.
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Fee-free TAFE expansion set to benefit Victorian fridgies
The federal and Victorian governments have announced the creation of up to 62,800 additional fee-free TAFE positions in Victoria over a five-year period beginning in 2024. With a skills shortage identified in the construction sector – including among specialists in refrigeration and air conditioning – the announcement looks set to make training more accessible for […]
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Central and eastern Australia brace for intense heatwave
Temperatures are expected to hit nearly 50°C in parts of central and eastern Australia on Thursday and Friday
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New synthetic solid approaches absolute 0 without helium
Chinese scientists have discovered how to achieve a near-zero refrigeration temperature without using helium.
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Australia to buy portable AC units for Paris Olympics
The Australian Olympic Committee will provide athletes with over $100,00 worth of portable air conditioning units in Paris.
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Scholarships open for women in manufacturing
Women & Leadership Australia has announced new scholarships to enable more women to access its leadership and workplace skill development programs.
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ASHRAE announces officer and director nominees
ASHRAE has announced its 2024-25 nominees for officer and director positions.
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New global refrigerant licence launched
UNEP OzonAction and the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) have launched the Refrigerant Driving Licence (RDL).
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Beijer Ref releases Freddox 202 Expert controller
Beijer Ref has announced the release of its new Freddox 202 Expert Cold Room Controller.
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Best Appliance Brands award for Fujitsu
Fujitsu General Australia has secured the Best Appliance Brands award for 2024 from ProductReview.com.au
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US$10M prize for heat pump solutions
A US consortium is offering a prize pool of USD $10 million (AUD $15.2 million) for HVAC&R innovators to solve a New York dilemma.
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Updated ASHRAE standard highlights decarbonisation
The latest version of ASHRAE’s energy efficiency standard for existing buildings has expanded its scope to focus on building decarbonisation.
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Dyson finds IAQ worse than OAQ
Dyson has released a report examining indoor air quality data from the Global Air Quality Connected Data project.
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EU Parliament approves HFC phase-out by 2050
In a historic vote on Tuesday, the European Parliament chose overwhelmingly to support rules that will ban HFCs by 2050.
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Clock ticking on AS 1668 review
Time is running out to submit comments on the draft version of one of the most important standards for HVAC practitioners in Australia: AS 1668 The use of ventilation and airconditioning in buildings.
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Cundall releases A-Z sustainability glossary
Global multi-disciplinary engineering and sustainability consultancy Cundall has released a glossary of sustainability terms.
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Scientists create most effective cooling material yet
A team of researchers has synthesised what appears to be the most effective solid-state cooling material ever discovered.
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NZ HVAC&R apprentice goes global
Jack Butler has been selected to represent New Zealand in the 47th WorldSkills International Competition in Lyon, France, in September 2024.
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Do air filters and disinfectors reduce illness risk?
A new study argues that technologies designed to make social interactions safer in indoor spaces are not effective in the real world.
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WA releases sectoral emissions reduction strategy
The Western Australian government has released a plan to reduce emissions across seven sectors and achieve net zero by 2050.