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Category: News
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The changing face of Aussie fridgies
With the Australian HVAC&R sector facing a trade skills shortage, Nick Johns-Wickberg looks at novel approaches to recruiting and retention.
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Have your say on Australia’s licensing scheme
DCCEEW is inviting permit holders, industry bodies and other stakeholders to share feedback to help enhance the implementation of the RAC permit scheme.
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Licence requirements for hot water heat pumps
The ARC and DCCEEW have published a new fact sheet covering the licence requirements for hot water heat pumps.
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Pirie to take over from Williams as ITECA CEO
The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) has announced the departure of CEO Troy Williams, with Felix Pirie to take over.
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Schneider Electric wins sustainability gong
Schneider Electric has been named the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation 2025 by Corporate Knights, having previously won in 2021.
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Could a new tool save lives on construction sites?
A research team from the University of South Australia has developed a knowledge graph that can predict hazards on construction sites.
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Report: 2024 was the hottest year on record
Climate scientists have confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year since records began, raising concerns for the 1.5°C barrier set by the Paris Agreement.
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Aurecon appoints Carter as Asia Chief Executive
Design, engineering and advisory company Aurecon has announced the appointment of Gabe Carter as its new Chief Executive for Asia.
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New Zealand to strengthen refrigerant product stewardship
The New Zealand government is aiming to better manage synthetic refrigerants by drafting regulations for a product stewardship scheme.
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Beijer Ref Academy confirms dates for low-GWP and flammable refrigerants training roadshow
Beijer Ref Academy has confirmed the dates for its 2025 low-GWP and flammable refrigerants training roadshow, delivered with STC.
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Conry Tech raises $8.7 million in pre-seed funding
Conry Tech has announced the closure of a pre-seed round of funding that brings its total capital raised to $8.7m.
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Addressing the RAC skills shortage
In the wake of recent reports highlighting a shortage of RAC technicians in Australia, the ARC says it is addressing these challenges.
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Vale Derek Olsen
AIRAH is sad to inform members of the recent passing of Derek Olsen, an active AIRAH member and HVAC&R professional based in WA.
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ASHRAE releases IAQ guidelines for bushfire smoke
ASHRAE has published a new resource designed to safeguard indoor air quality (IAQ) during wildfire or bushfire events.
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UNSW working to mitigate heat vulnerability
Researchers from UNSW have created a national index to measure and then mitigate heat vulnerability in Australia’s towns and cities.
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Next step to establishing home energy ratings
Energy ministers have released Version 2 of the Home Energy Ratings Disclosure Framework, which sets out a national approach to implementing disclosure schemes. The framework defines: The second version of the framework has been developed in collaboration between Australian, state and territory governments, as well as industry and community group stakeholders. Energy Ministers also released […]
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First SA dual-qualified fridgies graduate
The first three students have graduated from South Australia’s new dual-qualification refrigeration and electrical course.
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CSIRO reaffirms nuclear not the answer
The CSIRO has released its 2024–25 GenCost report reaffirming that nuclear power is not the answer to Australia’s energy future.
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Falling short on 2030 renewable targets
The Climate Change Authority has released the 2024 Annual Progress Report, and Australia has plenty of work to do in order to lower emissions.
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Bitzer – Green Point and RMIT offer CO2 training
Bitzer – Green Point are partnering with RMIT to deliver essential skills in CO2 refrigeration and air conditioning training.