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Category: News
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ABCB confirms delay in NCC 2025
The ABCB has confirmed that the 2025 edition of the NCC will not be published in line with the usual timetable, in May.
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ASBEC releases roadmap for reducing embodied carbon
The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has released a policy roadmap to reduce upfront embodied carbon in the built environment.
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Finding the real wins in an election-focused Budget
AIRAH has noted the positives in an election-focused Federal Budget 2025-26, while also signalling missed opportunities.
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Reliable Controls appoints new business development executive
Reliable Controls has appointed Vince Dunn, M.AIRAH, as Business Development Executive for Australasia, after 12 years at IES Automation.
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GBCA and GHD launch free circular economy guide
The GBCA and GHD have launched a free guide to turning circular economy principles into real-world applications.
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Australia among handful of countries with acceptable air pollution
A new report has found that Australia is one of just 12 regions in the world with acceptable levels of air pollution.
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DA17 update: raising the bar for cooling towers
AIRAH, with support from the ARBS Foundation, is redeveloping a key resource to help improve the efficiency and safety of cooling tower systems.
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ENOUGH project publishes factsheets
The EU’s ENOUGH project has launched a series of factsheets it says provide concise summaries of relevant academic papers and research.
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Free INWIC mentorship program
The International Network of Women in Cooling (INWIC) has launched a new mentorship program in celebration of International Women’s Day.
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New automotive qualifications recognised for refrigerant handling licence
The DCCEEW has recognised qualifications for automotive industry professionals who require a licence to handle refrigerants safely.
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US shuts down global air quality monitoring
The Trump administration has ended more than a decade’s worth of global air quality public data collection.
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Latest gender pay gap report released
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has released its annual report on gender pay gaps in Australia, showing some improvement.
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Australian research highlights fresh HFO concerns
New research conducted at UNSW has confirmed that HFOs break down into fluoroform, an HFC with ultra-high global warming potential.
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New Refrigerant Handling Codes of Practice published
New editions of the Australian and New Zealand Refrigerant Handling Codes of Practice are now available.
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GUV versus HEPA – a scientific comparison
A new study in the Journal of Hazardous Materials has compared the effectiveness of ultraviolet radiation against air filtration to mitigate virus-laden aerosols in an occupied clinical room, with interesting results.
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Report: China’s HFC emissions on the rise
A recent study has found that China’s hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) emissions represent more than 20 per cent of total global HFC emissions.
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GBCA confirms dates for Green Star webinars
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has confirmed the dates for its next round of Green Star education webinars.
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Kirby Apprentice Fund launches 2025 CO2 training scholarship
The Kirby Apprentice Fund has launched its 2025 CO2 training scholarship offer for fourth-year HVAC&R apprentices.
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Aurecon appoints Louise Adams as Group CEO
International engineering and advisory company Aurecon has appointed Louise Adams as its new Group Chief Executive, effective from July 1.
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AIRAH Award winner earns coveted Cambridge scholarship
AIRAH Award winner Poorya Shaghaghi, Stud.AIRAH, has won the 2025 Clare Hall Decarbonisation Studentship from Cambridge University.