Archived News for Engineering Professionals
A former government minister has been appointed chair of the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
Sub-sea telescope taking shape
Local scientists are building a huge underwater telescope at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea to study rays from space.
Adani backed by region
The Mayor of Rockhampton has called for Adani to be given a “fair go” at opening up the Galilee Basin.
Coal sector calls for support
The coal industry is pushing the re-elected Morrison government to support building new coal-fired power stations ...
Genes compressed in lab-born life
Researchers have found a way to compress the genetic code of synthetic organisms.
Mango project bears fruit
Queensland researchers have tested the world’s first mango-harvesting robot.
BHP faces big dam claim
Mining giant BHP is facing a US$5 billion claim over Brazil's worst environmental disaster.
Equinor still has eyes on Bight
Norwegian energy giant Equinor is not changing its plan to look for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Fossil investments rise
International authorities say fossil fuel investment increased in 2018, but renewables stalled.
LNP brings powerful promises
The Liberal Party’s election win leaves Australia with an energy plan considered woefully sub-standard by some.
New battery charges ahead
A new deal has been signed for the construction of a 50MW/200MWh battery storage system in South Australia.
New Perth link coming soon
New subsea cables connecting Singapore-Perth and Perth-Sydney are “about to go live”.
Adani approval under pressure
CSIRO was pushed to accept the Federal Government’s approval of the Adani’s groundwater plans, reports say.
Groundwater checks go passive
Engineers have come up with a low-cost, passive method for groundwater exploration.
Pollution impacts key player
Ten per cent of oxygen comes from just one kind of bacteria – one that is susceptible to plastic pollution.
Powerful profit for SA battery
South Australia’s giant Tesla battery has delivered a $22 million profit in its first full year of operation.
WaterNSW issues mine warning
WaterNSW has called for a curb on mining for two big coal mines in Sydney's catchment.
Local deal for next-gen vehicles
A new Australian electric vehicle company says it will start production next year.