Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Experts say major fracking companies should not be allowed to measure their own environmental impacts.
Renewable register coming
AEMO is setting up a national register of small-scale batteries and other distributed energy resources.
Adani illegal drilling alleged
Environmental authorities are investigating claims that Adani dug bores without permission.
Big arm aims for garbage patch
Engineers will soon deploy a rubbish-collection device for the giant rubbish patch in the Pacific Ocean.
Waves create backwards bubble
Researchers have used sound waves to create a bubble from a drop of water.
Women in STEM scheme starts
The Australian Academy of Science wants input on a national plan to get more women in STEM fields.
Palmer proposes new coal
Clive Palmer wants to build a new 700MW coal-fired power station in Queensland’s Galilee Basin.
York Civil to be liquidated
Creditors of construction company York Civil have voted to liquidate the firm.
Analysis shows renewable rise
Australia would have 100 per cent renewable electricity by the early 2030s if the current rate of installations continues, analysis shows.
Councils oppose coastal drilling
Port Lincoln City Council in South Australia has joined a list of councils who oppose drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
CSG study finds acceptable air
CSIRO has completed a three-year study of air quality in CSG-heavy areas of Queensland.
Gas sector wants climate clarity
The gas industry has become the latest to call on the Federal Government to come up with a climate and energy policy.
PM to dump NEG
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will scrap the National Energy Guarantee (NEG).
STEM bias called out
A major business leader says there is “hard evidence” of unconscious bias at work at some STEM organisations.
Big NAIF loan for NT upgrades
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has made its largest investment to date.
PS fights cyber strike
Federal public servants from a range of departments will soon take part in cyber wargames.
Authorities respond to factory fire
Firefighters are gaining control over a factory fire in Melbourne’s west that has burned for nearly a week.