Archived News for Engineering Professionals
CSIRO has found a way to pull carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the atmosphere and put it into beer.
Funds up for coal plant study
The Federal Government has announced $6 million for two feasibility studies, including one into a new coal-fired power plant.
Phoenix bill moving forward
Companies that close and re-open to avoid debts will soon face a major crackdown.
Pro-nuclear Pitt gets ministership
The appointment of a new resources minister has raised questions about Australia’s nuclear industries.
SpaceX satellite plan advanced
Australian authorities have approved one part of Elon Musk’s plan to provide a new satellite internet services.
Adani fined for false claims
Mining giant Adani has received a criminal conviction over “false or misleading” documents ...
Timor oil probe denied
Labor and the LNP have joined forces to shoot down a senate inquiry into East Timor's controversial oil and gas project.
Plastic process seeks original properties
British scientists say a new technique can convert plastics back into their constituent chemical molecules - so that they can make new plastics of the same quality as the original.
Canavan bails for failed bid
Matt Canavan has given up his position as resources minister amid a leadership reshuffle in the Nationals party.
Donation flows detailed
The AEC has released donations disclosures for 2018-19, showing the multi-million-dollar war chests for last year’s federal election.
New rort emerges
The Coalition has again been accused of spreading government funds to friendly electorates.
ARENA funds green market
New funding will see Australia create a world-first trading marketplace platform for renewable energy.
Cardiac risk in low pollution
New research suggests there is an increased risk of deadly cardiac arrests from short-term exposure to air pollution, even at concentrations that meet global standards.
Hundreds back bushfire link
Over 250 Australian scientists have signed a public statement showing the peer-reviewed links between climate change and bushfires.
NSW trades gas for green
New South Wales will increase fossil fuel activities in exchange for emissions-reduction money.
Nuclear dump site decided
The Federal Government has announced a South Australian farm will be the location of its planned nuclear waste dump.
SA could raise goals
South Australia’s Liberal government is pushing for a quicker energy transition and increased emissions reductions.
Climate costs loom
Economists say Australian living standards will slip due to the cost of a changing climate.
Local lab grows coronavirus
Australian scientists have successfully grown the Wuhan coronavirus in a lab.