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Tag: Featured
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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.
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PFAS update for Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
The National Health and Medical Research Council has released a draft guidance on PFAS as part of the national guidelines.
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Report: Insufficient action on hearing damage
Hearing Australia has published research indicating that 25 per cent of Australians know someone suffering workplace-related hearing damage.
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Buildings Energy Performance Summit
The Energy Efficiency Council is hosting the Buildings Energy Performance Summit on November 19, 2024 in Melbourne, Victoria.
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Victoria’s energy incentive scheme powers ahead
The Victorian government is proposing changes to the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, including an extension of the term of the program, stronger enforcement powers for the regulator, and more flexibility around certificates. Under the VEU program, households and businesses can access incentives to install energy-efficient appliances. In 2023, the program was updated to support […]
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Bob Ellis, F.AIRAH, announces retirement
After more than 50 years working in the Australian HVAC&R industry, Bob Ellis, F.AIRAH, has announced his retirement.
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Sustainable events in Geelong
Geelong Sustainability is hosting multiple sustainable events across Geelong and the surrounding areas in October.
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Northern Territory announces amendment to NCC
The NT government has announced that minor amendments have been made to Building Note 113.
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VBA hosting industry conference in Ballarat
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is hosting an industry conference at the Ballarat Federation University’s Mt Helen Campus on Monday, October 14. The conference is part of a series of industry events that bring together prominent VBA and industry spokespeople to discuss emerging trends and regulatory approaches impacting the plumbing sector. The VBA has developed the […]
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ESIA to provide update on energy savings incentives
The Energy Savings Industry Association (ESIA) is hosting a one-day, in-person seminar in Sydney on Friday, October 18 to unpack major developments for the NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) and Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS). The event will bring together policy-makers and regulators, accredited certificate providers, energy retailers, brokers, product suppliers, installers, auditors and other service providers. According to […]
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ABCB to host Canberra forum
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) will host its Canberra forum at The Shine Dome from 3–6pm (AEDT) on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.