Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The WA town of Denham is on track to become a zero-emission community with the help of hydrogen power.
Funding up for rubbish power
The Federal Government is helping fund Australia’s second large scale energy-from-waste plant in Western Australia.
BlackRock to ease off coal
The world's largest fund manager says it will reduce its exposure to thermal coal.
Airbag recall expands
Toyota, Mazda and Suzuki are running voluntary recalls of more than 18,000 vehicles manufactured between 1996 and 1999 over airbag safety concerns.
Garnaut sees green profits
A leading Australian economist says Australia can have zero emissions and still profit from minerals.
New tech for superbug fight
Australian researchers have used liquid metals to develop new bacteria-shredding technology.
Fires lead to fibre call
The current Australian bushfire season has exposed a need for more resilient telecommunications.
PM hints at emissions change
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has suggested the government may bolster its carbon emission reduction efforts.
Siemens sticks with Adani
German engineering firm Siemens will continue to work on Adani’s controversial Carmichael coal mine.
Snowy slowed by fire damage
Bushfires are causing problems for the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project, with machinery lost and a nearby town half-destroyed.
Karratha aims at housing game
The City of Karratha is using up to $35 million of ratepayer funds to boost local housing stock.
Wollongong going green
One of Australia historic industrial centres has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2050.
GHD wraps up Adani work
Engineering firm GHD says it has concluded its work on Adani’s Carmichael coal project.
Wildlife warning for marine power
As more countries look to offshore sources for renewable energy, experts say there could be big impacts on marine life.
Bores opening in backyards
Bore water is increasingly making its way into affluent NSW communities eager to keep their lawns and gardens green.
MAX work scrapped
Boeing will halt commercial production of its 737 MAX in January after two fatal crashes ...
New surface too slick for superbugs
Researchers have created what could be the ultimate non-stick coating.