Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Wesfarmers wants to use money from the spin-off of Coles, the sale of its coal assets and Kmart Tyre and Auto, to buy rare earths miner Lynas.
Appeal hears bullying claims
A Melbourne engineer has launched an appeal in a case claiming his colleague repeatedly farted on him, leading to psychiatric distress.
Experts urge solar regulation
Australia’s underregulated solar industry opens customers to predatory sales practices, a new report warns.
Locals helping future launches
Australian research engineers are working on a new engine for space launches.
Australians want power apps
Power sharing platforms - the ‘AirBnB of energy’ - may be key to supporting the transition to cleaner electricity.
China going for green jet fuel
Chinese scientists have developed a process for converting plant waste into aviation fuel.
CO2 bubbler doubly effective
A new device could provide an environmentally friendly, cost-effective method of sterilising water.
Redbank revival mooted
The new owners of a mothballed coal generator in NSW plan to restart operations.
Major emitter dodges EPA
The WA Government has rejected guidelines from its own EPA requiring major LNG projects to be carbon neutral.
Adelaide backed in city deal
Federal, state and local governments have come together to sign a $551 million Adelaide City Deal.
Former car factory going green
An old Toyota car plant in Victoria is being turned into a renewable energy hub to produce hydrogen fuels.
IPCC deemed conservative
Scientists say the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) could be downplaying global threats.
Miner slammed for metal leak
A disused mine in far north Queensland is leaching toxic water into waterways.
Dam plan brings flood of worry
The NSW government appears to be planning to raise parts of the Warragamba Dam wall significantly higher than it has said publicly.
Queensland claims stone progress
The Queensland Government has responded to the death of an engineered stone worker.
Safety concerns at Palmer's plant
Authorities have come up with a long list of safety issues at Clive Palmer's nickel refinery.
BHP boosting petrol network
BHP is pouring $1.34 billion into petroleum prospects off the United States and Mexico.
Economist sees health-tech barriers
One expert is questioning the barriers to tech innovation in healthcare.
Gene studies reach smartphones
Australian researchers have made it possible to do genomic analysis on a phone.
Geoscience issues satellite help
Geoscience Australia has released a new strategy to help Australian industries use satellite data.