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Category: News
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MHIAA donates over $80,000 to HeartKids
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) has raised over $80,000 for HeartKids Australia.
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Hot water heat pump working groups seek members
In July 2024, the Roadmap for Heat Pump Hot Water Systems (HPHWS) in Australia was released, outlining key actions to grow and strengthen the industry. To advance these goals, the Energy Efficiency Council, with support from the NSW and Victorian governments, established an Industry Consultative Group (ICG). The ICG supports collaboration between industry, governments, and […]
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Reliable Controls and IES Automation extend partnership
Reliable Controls and IES Automation have expanded their partnership, with IES now recognised as an authorised dealer in Brisbane.
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The human impact of poor indoor air quality
A new Australian report, recently launched at Parliament House, has highlighted the human impact of poor indoor air quality.
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Shepherd to guide Stiebel Eltron Australia
Stiebel Eltron Australia has announced that Nick Shepherd has taken over management of its Australian subsidiary, succeeding Andrew Whitney.
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Building and construction sector opposes NCC freeze
Stakeholders are calling on building ministers to reaffirm their commitment to the regular three-year review and update of the NCC.
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Lift off for NABERS embodied carbon tool
The much-anticipated NABERS Embodied Carbon rating tool has been launched at the EEC Buildings Energy Performance Summit in Melbourne. The tool will enable eligible new buildings and partial rebuilds to measure, verify, and compare their upfront embodied carbon with similar buildings. The launch is a major step forward in getting to grips with embodied carbon […]
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Lifecycle refrigerant management takes centre stage
A large Australian delegation attended MOP36, and provided important updates on lifecycle refrigerant management.
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Standards Australia appoints new CEO
Standards Australia has appointed Rod Balding as its new CEO, coming from roles in the finance, commercial, and risk management sectors.
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Lidia Morawska wins Planetary Health Award
Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska has won the 2024 Planetary Health Award from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
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Cold Logic launches high-performance test chamber
Cold Logic has unveiled an Adelaide facility equipped to test the performance of defence equipment in extreme temperatures.
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R U OK? launches “Be a mate” campaign
Young workers have highlighted the life changing role played by their mates in a series of lived experience interviews with R U OK?.
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Van Tang appointed to GHD leadership role
Van Tang has been appointed GHD’s new chief executive officer for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, effective December 1, 2025.
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Victoria announces new building watchdog
In response to concerns about failures in the VBA and other regulatory bodies, the Victorian government has announced a new commission.
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Electrical work to be cut out of HVAC&R training?
Proposed changes to RAC training could stop technicians performing electrical work that is currently part of their job.
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Static electricity could run AC
Researchers at RMIT have created an invention from waste polystyrene that generates static electricity from motion and wind.
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Government responds to feedback on VEU program
In response to feedback from installers and customers, the Victorian government is proposing amendments to the VEU program.
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Coalition plans 10-year freeze on NCC
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has unveiled a suite of policies aimed at boosting housing supply in Australia, including a commitment to freeze changes to the National Construction Code for 10 years. This would reduce costs by halting further requirements for energy efficiency, safety and amenity in new houses. Certainty for builders “At a time of […]
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PFAS update for Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
The National Health and Medical Research Council has released a draft guidance on PFAS as part of the national guidelines.
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Vale Alan Obrart, a true AIRAH legend
AIRAH is sad to inform members that former president and James Harrison Medallist Alan Obrart, L.AIRAH, has passed away aged 83.