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Author: Nick Johns-Wickberg
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ACA launches Attract initiative for women in construction
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) is set to launch its new Attract initiative with the support of the NSW government.
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Mitsubishi Electric raises half-century
HVAC manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric Australia is celebrating 50 years of operations in the Land Down Under.
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I got a home energy assessment: Here’s what I learnt
How can we improve household thermal performance and reduce our energy bills? I got a home energy assessment to find out.
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Quantifying the costs of long COVID
New research by a multi-university team has estimated that long COVID cost the Australian economy nearly $10 billion in 2022 alone.
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WGEA marks Equal Pay Day
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has declared August 19 to be Equal Pay Day, marking 50 days into the new financial year.
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Temperzone launches new Hitachi airHome and airCore ranges
Temperzone has announced the launch of Hitachi’s new airHome and airCore ranges, which use R32 refrigerant.
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CSIRO: Australian homes performing better than ever
New research from the CSIRO has revealed new Australian homes are up to 50 per cent more airtight than those tested in 2015.
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AIRAH finalises program for HVAC24
AIRAH has released the full program for the 2024 HVAC Innovation Conference (HVAC24), which will take place in Brisbane from September 12–13.
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GBCA launches Green Star Performance v2
The Green Building Council of Australia has launched Green Star Performance v2, a comprehensive update to the sustainability rating tool.
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Testo releases automated vacuum pump for refrigeration evacuation
Testo has announced the Australian release of its 565i vacuum pump, which automatically evacuates refrigeration systems and heat pumps.
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Update: two dead in Melbourne Legionnaires’ outbreak
A woman in her 90s and a man in his 60s have died from an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in metropolitan Melbourne.
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AIRAH announces first-round keynotes and speakers for HVAC24
AIRAH has announced the first two keynotes and the first round of speakers for its 2024 HVAC Innovation Conference,
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Source of Legionnaires’ outbreak in Melbourne remains unknown
Victorian health authorities have issued a warning after an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has infected 33 people in Melbourne.
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NSTC announces IAQ webinar
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has announced a webinar to release its latest report on indoor air quality.
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Energy savings in the spotlight on heat pump tour
A2EP, FMA and AIRAH have collaborated to host a successful Heat Pumps in the Spotlight session in Melbourne’s inner north.
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Have your say on best practice for refrigerant handling
Australia’s Refrigerant Handling Codes of Practice are being updated, and the revised versions are now open for public comment.
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UniSA and Glaciem make CO2 refrigeration breakthrough
The University of South Australia and Glaciem have built an indirect evaporative (dew point) carbon dioxide (DP-CO2) refrigeration system.
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Seeley ramps up production of Braemar Dominator series
Seeley International is ramping up production of its Braemar Dominator series after initial success on the market.
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Daikin announces new floor-standing R32 units
Daikin Australia has launched its new range of R32 floor standing split systems, which comes in six models ranging from 2.5kW to 6.7kW.
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All the highlights from IAQ24
AIRAH’s IAQ24 conference underscored the once-in-a-century opportunity to improve indoor air quality – and what we need to do to seize it.