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AIRAH and FMA announce Reshaping Existing Buildings Conference
The inaugural iteration of Reshaping Existing Buildings will take place in Melbourne from June 3–4, 2026.
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News
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Introducing students to a future in HVAC&R
Year 10 and 11 high school students have visited the Beijer Ref and Daikin premises as part of the “Discover HVAC&R” industry immersion day.
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Wastewater trial for potential PFAS solution
Wastewater treatment plants are set to trial a magnetic resin developed by University of Queensland (UQ) researchers to remove PFAS from sewerage.
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Australia leads IAQ action at Climate Week
The UN Climate Week in New York has seen the launch of two new initiatives to drive improvements in indoor air quality: a Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air and a Global Pledge for Healthy Indoor Air.
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CBOS testing the waters for HVAC&R licensing
Tasmania’s Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) is running a survey seeking industry insight into the risks faced by HVAC&R trades and how regulatory oversight could help mitigate these risks.
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How Australia’s 2035 emissions target will affect HVAC&R
The federal government has released its 2035 emissions target, which it says is “ambitious, achievable, and in Australia’s national interests”.
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Climate report highlights need for urgent action
The federal government has released a first-of-its-kind report categorising and assessing Australia’s climate risks just days before it will announce updated 2035 emissions targets.
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Reducing embodied carbon through design
The Materials and Embodied Carbon Leaders’ Alliance (MECLA) is launching a new working group focused on the role of design in delivering low carbon assets in construction.
Events
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AIRAH and FMA announce Reshaping Existing Buildings Conference
The inaugural iteration of Reshaping Existing Buildings will take place in Melbourne from June 3–4, 2026.
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Seeley to launch next-gen Climate Wizard with webinar
Australian air conditioning manufacturer Seeley International has announced the launch of its next-generation Climate Wizard: the CW-X & XR Series.
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Industry workshop to explore low-carbon construction
The Decarbonising the Building Industry (DBI) initiative has announced the second event in its Flinders University series in Adelaide.
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Highlights from AIRAH’s NSW/ACT night of nights
The first annual AIRAH NSW/ACT Member and Apprentice Awards took place in Sydney on Thursday, September 18.
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Growing push to address airborne pathogens
The Victorian Health Leaders’ Airborne Pathogens Forum highlighted the ongoing urgent need to address indoor air quality (IAQ), particularly in health settings.
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Launch of National Fire Protection Month
FPA Australia has launched National Fire Protection Month, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about fire protection and the role the fire protection industry plays in safeguarding people, property, and the environment.
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Schneider Electric to host data centre cooling event
Schneider Electric’s Innovation Day event will focus on ever-growing cooling needs for data centres in the AI era.
Regulations
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Queensland introduces digital licenses
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) has announced that it will start introducing digital licences, developed in partnership with the Queensland government as part of Queensland’s Digital Licence app.
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CBOS testing the waters for HVAC&R licensing
Tasmania’s Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) is running a survey seeking industry insight into the risks faced by HVAC&R trades and how regulatory oversight could help mitigate these risks.
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Climate report highlights need for urgent action
The federal government has released a first-of-its-kind report categorising and assessing Australia’s climate risks just days before it will announce updated 2035 emissions targets.
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ARC funds free RAC standards for licence holders
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has announced new funding to provide free access to curated standards for RAC technicians and businesses.
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Heat pump testing standard open for comment
Standards Australia is inviting public comments on important updates to the performance assessment standard for air source heat pump water heaters.
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NCC pause not as disruptive as first feared
The federal government has announced a pause on updates to the National Construction Code, but only after NCC 2025 is finalised.
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Business coalition calls for 75% emissions reduction by 2035
With the federal government looking to set Australia’s 2035 emissions reduction target ahead of COP30 in November, the Business for 75% movement is calling for decisive action.
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Features
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Springing towards a more sustainable future
AIRAH CEO Sami Zheng, Affil.AIRAH, reflects on the steps Australia can take to become healthier, more sustainable, and more resilient over the next five years.
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How Australia’s 2035 emissions target will affect HVAC&R
The federal government has released its 2035 emissions target, which it says is “ambitious, achievable, and in Australia’s national interests”.
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Radical refrigeration
Dave Peall, M.AIRAH, discusses his work on the “radical” idea of using water as a direct expansion refrigerant.
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The case for modernising residential cooling expectations
Darren Bee calls for changes to the National Construction Code, including making multi-zoning cooling/heating systems compulsory in new builds.
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From fridgie to footy
Until May 27, 2025, Mani Liddy was a fridgie working for O’Connors in South Australia. The next day, he became an AFL footballer.
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Building confidence in performance prediction
Team Catalyst Director PC Thomas makes the case for an accreditation scheme for professionals working in building performance simulation.
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How HVAC&R SMEs can win government tenders
Lara Blake from Tenderfy looks at how HVAC&R SMEs can compete – and thrive – against large businesses when it comes to government tendering.
Business
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Fujitsu General expands R32 ducted range
Fujitsu General has launched its large capacity R32 High Static Ducted series, completing the company’s R32 ducted family for the Australian market.
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Introducing students to a future in HVAC&R
Year 10 and 11 high school students have visited the Beijer Ref and Daikin premises as part of the “Discover HVAC&R” industry immersion day.
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Seeley to launch next-gen Climate Wizard with webinar
Australian air conditioning manufacturer Seeley International has announced the launch of its next-generation Climate Wizard: the CW-X & XR Series.
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Temperzone launches chilled water fan coil unit ranges
Temperzone has released the Evolve IMD-Y standard compact profile range and the Evolve IMDL-Y low-profile range of chilled water fan coil units in Australia.
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FeroTech announces partnership with Honeywell
Sydney-based BMS and electrical services company FeroTech Controls and Electrical has partnered with Honeywell.
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MHIAA launches R32-powered VRF system
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) has announced the launch of the KXZ3 series VRF system.
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Louvreclad launches podcast about façade performance
Louvreclad has launched Inside Out: The Louvreclad Podcast, which explores the future of façade design.