Archived News for Engineering Professionals
As an emerging scandal engulfs NSW Labor, calls are beginning for a federal corruption court.
Takata recall continues
The recall of potentially deadly Takata airbag inflators is almost 80 per cent complete.
Carnegie calls for more
Ailing wave energy firm Carnegie Clean Energy has made a final bid for survival.
Coal deal carries Paris provision
The new United Wambo open cut coal ‘super pit’ for NSW’s Hunter Valley has been approved with export conditions.
Coal workers cut in QLD
New Hope has sacked 150 New Acland coal mine workers after a bizarre standoff with the Queensland Government.
Nanotube computing tested
Engineers are working on a new era of computing built on tiny tubes of carbon.
NBN claims completion date
NBN Co says the rollout of the network in on track for completion in mid-2020.
Space deal signed
A new deal is expected to drive growth for Australia's space and spatial industries.
Trade deal could clean fuel
The EU is expected to push Australia to clean up petrol standards as part of a new free trade deal.
BlueScope to face collusion claims
BlueScope Steel is being sued for allegedly colluding to rig steel prices.
Andrews plugs space jobs
Questions have been asked about the ability of Australia’s new space agency to create jobs.
PFAS fighter patented
Australian researchers have patented a new invention to prevent the spread of pollutants from contaminated concrete.
Report denies nuclear need
Australia's renewable energy boom allows it to leapfrog nuclear power, a new report says.
SA blood lead spikes
The average amount of lead in the blood of Port Pirie children is up 45 per cent this year.
Legal action over traditional rejection
Environment Minister Sussan Ley is being sued after she rejected a heritage protection bid in favour of a Chinese coal project.
Next gen threads printed
Research engineers have used laser printing technology to produce waterproof e-textiles in minutes.
Union predicts big bill
The repair bill for structural and safety defects in apartment buildings across Australia could top $6.2 billion.
Coal towns see sulphur spike
An international review has found Australian regions with coal-fired power stations are among hot spots for sulphur dioxide pollution.
Nuclear barge gets started
A giant floating nuclear power plant has set sail from the Arctic port of Murmansk.