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Connection point: how Industry Nights helped this company grow
As AIRAH’s Industry Nights expand to 13 locations in 2026, we speak to a regular exhibitor about what they’ve gained from these events.
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News
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Report forecasts skyrocketing energy use in Australian data centres
A report authored by Baringa and commissioned by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has found that data centres could use as much as 11% of Australia’s energy by 2035.
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Fundraising call as Linde machine moves to Geelong Showgrounds
Lex Chalmers OAM provides an update on the project to honour the legacy of Australian refrigeration pioneer James Harrison.
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HVAC&R tops earnings among Australian trade businesses
A new report from Tradify has found that HVAC&R businesses bring in the most revenue among all major Australian trades.
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Financial support extended for RAC apprentices and employers
The Australian government has announced an extension to incentive payments for employers and apprentices in priority and clean energy occupations, including refrigeration and air conditioning.
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NCC 2025 comes into focus
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has published the NCC 2025 preview, providing early access to the next edition ahead of its May 1 publication date.
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Opportunities and obstacles on the road to electrification
The first report from the EEC’s Commercial Buildings Electrification Roadmap project offers important insights for our decarbonisation journey.
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The quest for a better NCC
The Commonwealth government is seeking views on how Australia’s National Construction Code can be improved.
Events
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PSO to host focus groups at AIRAH Hobart Industry Night
Powering Skills Organisation (PSO) will be attending the upcoming AIRAH Hobart Industry Night to facilitate dedicated focus group sessions with employers and apprentices from the HVAC&R sector.
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Huge attendance for 2026 ASHRAE Winter Conference
ASHRAE’s 2026 Winter Conference has concluded, with indoor environmental quality (IEQ), healthy buildings and the evolving role of HVAC&R professionals in focus.
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Final call for 2026 ARBS Awards nominations
Nominations for the 2026 event close on Friday, January 30.
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Dates announced for 2026 AIRAH Golf Days
AIRAH will hold 10 Golf Days across Australia in 2026 – four more than took place in 2025.
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Abstracts open for IAQ26
AIRAH is accepting abstract submissions for its 2026 Indoor Air Quality Conference (IAQ26), which will take place in Cairns from August 31 to September 4.
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GBCA announces further speakers for TRANSFORM 2026
Early-bird pricing for the GBCA’s annual conference closes on Friday, January 30.
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IIAR to host psychrometrics webinar
The International Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration (IIAR) will host a webinar focusing on moisture in the air from 3–4.30am AEDT on Thursday, January 22.
Regulations
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NCC 2025 comes into focus
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has published the NCC 2025 preview, providing early access to the next edition ahead of its May 1 publication date.
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The quest for a better NCC
The Commonwealth government is seeking views on how Australia’s National Construction Code can be improved.
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Two weeks left for NSW IAQ inquiry
Public comment to the NSW Legislative Council Health Committee’s inquiry into indoor air quality (IAQ) closes on Thursday, January 29.
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NABERS Energy update – have your say
NABERS is seeking feedback on a proposed NABERS Energy update for 2030 that will affect how energy efficiency in buildings is measured.
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Built environment leaders bring sustainable thinking to Parliament House
AIRAH’s Nick Johns-Wickberg shares his experience of attending last week’s ASBEC council meeting in Canberra.
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NCC 2025 slated for publication in early 2026
Commonwealth, state and territory building ministers met yesterday to agree on the timing of future updates to the National Construction Code – including NCC 2025.
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GBCA launches updated Green Star tool
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released its Green Star Buildings v1.1 rating tool, which strengthens action on carbon, nature and circular economy while simplifying delivery for project teams.
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Features
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Report forecasts skyrocketing energy use in Australian data centres
A report authored by Baringa and commissioned by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has found that data centres could use as much as 11% of Australia’s energy by 2035.
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Connection point: how Industry Nights helped this company grow
As AIRAH’s Industry Nights expand to 13 locations in 2026, we speak to a regular exhibitor about what they’ve gained from these events.
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Digitising HVAC&R workflows: What SMEs should be prioritising in 2026
Lara Blake from Tenderfy looks at the key technological trends that will shape the Australian HVAC&R industry this year.
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Fighting the hidden killer
With Standards Australia recently adopting a mould remediation standard, we look at how this hidden killer can harm both building occupants and HVAC&R technicians.
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How a cup of tea on Mount Everest can help explain cooling
Dr Michael Riese, M.AIRAH, urges us to rethink how we explain cooling to those without a technical background.
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Keeping it local: HVAC&R manufacturing in Australia
Despite the challenges facing Australian manufacturing, HVAC&R businesses are increasingly looking to build their capacity locally.
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Built environment leaders bring sustainable thinking to Parliament House
AIRAH’s Nick Johns-Wickberg shares his experience of attending last week’s ASBEC council meeting in Canberra.
Business
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Daikin launches turnkey refrigeration solution
Daikan has released its new DeVap series of evaporators, which it says completes its turnkey refrigeration solution.
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Mike Lenton retires from HydroChem
After six years at the helm, Mike Lenton, M.AIRAH, has retired from his role as CEO of Australian independent water specialist HydroChem.
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Cundall appoints new building services director
Global engineering consultancy Cundall has announced the appointment of Stewart Mann as Director of Building Services.
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HVAC&R tops earnings among Australian trade businesses
A new report from Tradify has found that HVAC&R businesses bring in the most revenue among all major Australian trades.
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Ziehl-Abegg surpasses 1 billion euros in revenue
The latest sales figures represent year-on-year growth of 12% from 2024.
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MHIAA and Haier win 2026 ProductReview awards
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) has taken out two of ProductReview.com’s customer awards in the split system air conditioner category, with Haier taking out the other spot.
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Daikin opens new Australian manufacturing facility
Daikin has unveiled a new $28.6 million dollar factory adjacent to its existing facility.