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New climate-related transition planning guidelines released
The Commonwealth Government has released climate-related transition guidance that aims to support businesses and other organisations to plot a pathway for navigating both decarbonisation and climate change adaptation.
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Gem of an opportunity for an apprentice
Tools of the trade are a major expense for apprentices, which is why a Melbourne jewellery workshop is offering a $3000 grant.
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Airflow for the win in hot spaces
Managing heat within industrial facilities is important for worker wellbeing. Doing so without a hefty cooling bill can be challenging.
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Passive House Scholarships 2026
Entries to Pro Clima Australia’s Passive House Scholarships 2026 are now open.
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New ventilation rules take effect in NZ
Aotearoa (New Zealand) has adopted the Fifth Edition of G4/AS1 for building consent applications, with HVAC&R contractors now expected to use the new edition.
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Improving the reliability of energy ratings for air conditioning
Revisions are now likely to the standard underpinning air conditioner seasonal energy efficiency performance, following a review by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
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David Norman’s legacy celebrated in Towards Net Zero Competition
One of the first engineers in Australia to champion sustainable buildings, David Norman, is being celebrated with a $10,000 prize for ARAH’s inaugural Towards Net Zero competition.
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Danfoss achieves platinum ESG performance
Sustainability rating provider EcoVadis has awarded Danfoss the Platinum Medal in the 2026 EcoVadis sustainability assessment.
Events
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An electrifying issue
In a world where extreme weather events are on the rise and more pressure is being put on the electricity grid, renters and apartment dwellers are among the groups commonly being left behind in the electrification process.
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David Norman’s legacy celebrated in Towards Net Zero Competition
One of the first engineers in Australia to champion sustainable buildings, David Norman, is being celebrated with a $10,000 prize for ARAH’s inaugural Towards Net Zero competition.
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IAQ: If you don’t measure it, you can’t manage it
Public awareness of indoor air quality (IAQ) has been growing since the COVID pandemic brought it to the forefront of everyone’s mind. However, experts say much work still needs to be done.
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Finding a career with purpose
Reflecting on the recent Women in STEM VE Conference at RMIT during National Science Week.
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Lessons learnt the hard way
CIBSE ANZ is hosting a seminar on Thursday, August 13 titled “Lessons Learnt the Hard Way”, which will explore the issues that impact building services professionals every day.
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Sustainable House Day series: The challenge of shared sustainability
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, AIRAH’s Advocacy and Policy Manager, Mark Vender, headed to Belvedere Gardens in Randwick (Gadigal), NSW for Sustainable House Day.
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Webinar: Making the invisible visible
The Safer Air Project is hosting a webinar on Monday, August 17 as part of the global campaign “Making the invisible visible”.
Regulations
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New ventilation rules take effect in NZ
Aotearoa (New Zealand) has adopted the Fifth Edition of G4/AS1 for building consent applications, with HVAC&R contractors now expected to use the new edition.
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Improving the reliability of energy ratings for air conditioning
Revisions are now likely to the standard underpinning air conditioner seasonal energy efficiency performance, following a review by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
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NSW lays down the rules for data centre developments
The NSW Government has released a framework and guidelines to put energy efficiency, water efficiency and community benefit priorities in place for new data centre developments.
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Next step in transforming development approaches in NSW
What the NSW Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 means for HVAC&R professionals.
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UNEP OzonAction releases briefing notes on life-cycle refrigerant management options
UN Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction has released three briefing notes to assist industry with managing refrigerants across their life cycle.
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Rebate programs – too complicated or just what the customer ordered?
Government schemes that offer rebates for the purchase of energy efficient residential cooling and heating equipment might at first glance seem like a free kick for HVAC suppliers and installers. However, for some, concerns around potential paperwork and admin have been taking the sweetness out of the deal.
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RAC permit scheme now under National EPA
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) will continue to administer the refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) scheme under new administration and governance arrangements.
Features
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An electrifying issue
In a world where extreme weather events are on the rise and more pressure is being put on the electricity grid, renters and apartment dwellers are among the groups commonly being left behind in the electrification process.
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Engineering the oil-free future
Manfred Jarchow, M.AIRAH, Technical Business Development Manager, Aureacor, explains the rise of oil-free magnetic levitation in Australian chiller design, and how a strategic global partnership and a homegrown design authority are paving the path to strict NCC 2025 readiness and high-efficiency NABERS alignment.
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Is the VFD hiding a dirty filter?
Adam Gill and Dr Wichai Pattanapol from Polar Dynamix explain the relationship between filter grime, energy demand and why VFDs may conceal the issues, illustrating their case with the results of a recent modelling study.
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NSW lays down the rules for data centre developments
The NSW Government has released a framework and guidelines to put energy efficiency, water efficiency and community benefit priorities in place for new data centre developments.
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IAQ: If you don’t measure it, you can’t manage it
Public awareness of indoor air quality (IAQ) has been growing since the COVID pandemic brought it to the forefront of everyone’s mind. However, experts say much work still needs to be done.
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New metric for cooling degree days
As climate change shifts weather patterns around the world, researchers have recognised that new metrics may be needed to reflect cooling efficiency and better inform energy demand strategies.
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Finding a career with purpose
Reflecting on the recent Women in STEM VE Conference at RMIT during National Science Week.
Business
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Gem of an opportunity for an apprentice
Tools of the trade are a major expense for apprentices, which is why a Melbourne jewellery workshop is offering a $3000 grant.
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Engineering the oil-free future
Manfred Jarchow, M.AIRAH, Technical Business Development Manager, Aureacor, explains the rise of oil-free magnetic levitation in Australian chiller design, and how a strategic global partnership and a homegrown design authority are paving the path to strict NCC 2025 readiness and high-efficiency NABERS alignment.
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Panasonic launches outdoor CO2 refrigerant condensing units for the Singapore market
Panasonic HVAC & Cold Chain has launched outdoor CO2 refrigerant condensing units for the Singapore market.
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New controller for professional blast chiller
Control solutions manufacturer CAREL has released a new controller for professional blast chillers.
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Refra joins Beijer Ref
Global refrigeration and HVAC group Beijer Ref has signed an agreement with European manufacturer Refra, under which it will acquire 90 per cent of the company’s shares.
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New climate-related transition planning guidelines released
The Commonwealth Government has released climate-related transition guidance that aims to support businesses and other organisations to plot a pathway for navigating both decarbonisation and climate change adaptation.
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Cool all-in-one solution
New heating and cooling innovations hit the market all the time, but this really breaks the mould for residential units – all-in-one ductless heat pumps.