Archived News for Engineering Professionals
SA solar thermal falls
The company behind a $650 million solar thermal power plant planned for Port Augusta has failed to secure finance.
Taylor comments on power list
Energy Minister Angus Taylor says the Federal Government will consider underwriting a coal baseload power station.
Feds expand climate timeline
The Morrison Government has decided to spend its $2 billion “climate solutions fund” over 15 years, not 10.
Small town gets solar supply
A remote Aboriginal town has become Australia’s first to use clean water from solar hydropanel technology.
Big lithium build begins
Construction has started on what is expected to be the world's largest lithium refinery.
Mercury emissions reported
New data shows Victoria's coal-fired power plants released over a tonne of mercury into the atmosphere during 2017-18.
3D scans could reveal disease
Australian researchers want to use 3D mapping to identify rare diseases in children.
Drone licences landing soon
Australian drone pilots will need a licence and mandatory registration from July this year.
Japan receives our first green hydro
Experts are celebrating the first production and export of “green hydrogen” from Australia to Japan.
Labor goes for green cars
The ALP has put together a climate change policy that includes tax breaks for businesses to buy electric cars.
Microsoft warns of encryption impact
Microsoft president Brad Smith says federal decryption laws make companies wary of storing customer data in Australia.
Big spend for simulated military
A new deal will add a high-tech edge to the Australian Defence Force’s personnel training.
Court looms over SA rates hike
The operator of SA’s Port Pirie smelter has launched legal action over a council rates hike.
Emissions hit record in 2018
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says global carbon emissions hit a record high in 2018.
Gravity wave search revived
Researchers will soon resume their hunt for gravitational waves - ripples in space and time underpinning the universe.
Recovery site to save waste
The Victorian Government has launched a new facility to save useful materials from landfill.