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The day Jacinta Allan came to visit
After installing solar panels through the VEU program, an AIRAH staff member received a surprise visit from Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan.
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GBCA offers masterclass on electrifying buildings
The Green Building Council of Australia is running an online masterclass on electrifying existing buildings on Tuesday, December 10. The course covers: “The electrification of Australia’s built environment is an imperative step on the path to decarbonisation,” says the GBCA. “But as we move away from fossil fuels, finding new, innovative, affordable and reliable ways […]
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TRANSFORM in 2025
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is hosting its annual TRANSFORM conference both virtually and in Sydney on March 19–20, 2025.
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Reflections from the 21st Women in HVACR Conference
Sonia Holzheimer, M.AIRAH, shares her reflections from the 21st Women in HVACR Conference in Dallas, Texas.
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Lifecycle refrigerant management takes centre stage
A large Australian delegation attended MOP36, and provided important updates on lifecycle refrigerant management.
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Standards Australia appoints new CEO
Standards Australia has appointed Rod Balding as its new CEO, coming from roles in the finance, commercial, and risk management sectors.
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AIRAH announces revamped Industry Nights for 2025
AIRAH has announced its new-look series of Industry Nights for 2025, featuring modular training and Tech Showcase sessions.
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Lidia Morawska wins Planetary Health Award
Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska has won the 2024 Planetary Health Award from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
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We speak to Nathan Wood, chair of World Ventil8 Day
Ahead of World Ventil8 Day on November 8, Nathan Wood talks to HVAC&R News about the importance of ventilation and indoor air quality.
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Cold Logic launches high-performance test chamber
Cold Logic has unveiled an Adelaide facility equipped to test the performance of defence equipment in extreme temperatures.
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Deadline extended for IIR conference submissions
The abstract submission deadline for the IIR International Conference on Refrigeration has been extended until November 19.
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Decarbonising the Building Industry 2024 Conference
The Decarbonising the Building Industry (DBI) 2024 Conference is being at the University of Melbourne on November 18–19.
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R U OK? launches “Be a mate” campaign
Young workers have highlighted the life changing role played by their mates in a series of lived experience interviews with R U OK?.
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Van Tang appointed to GHD leadership role
Van Tang has been appointed GHD’s new chief executive officer for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, effective December 1, 2025.
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AIRAH SA Apprentice Awards winners announced
AIRAH has hosted its annual South Australian Apprenticeship Awards, honouring the state’s finest up-and-coming HVAC&R technicians.
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Victoria announces new building watchdog
In response to concerns about failures in the VBA and other regulatory bodies, the Victorian government has announced a new commission.
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Electrical work to be cut out of HVAC&R training?
Proposed changes to RAC training could stop technicians performing electrical work that is currently part of their job.
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Symposium: climate action in cities
The University of Melbourne is hosting the 2024 Symposium: Climate Action in Cities at its Glyn Davis Building on November 12–13.
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Static electricity could run AC
Researchers at RMIT have created an invention from waste polystyrene that generates static electricity from motion and wind.
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Government responds to feedback on VEU program
In response to feedback from installers and customers, the Victorian government is proposing amendments to the VEU program.