Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The NT Government has announced it will lift its moratorium on fracking, triggering almost immediate protests.
NEG chats to continue
State and territory energy ministers have agreed to continue discussions on the National Energy Guarantee (NEG).
State opens infrastructure poll
The Victorian Government has opened its infrastructure plans up to a public vote.
Tassie getting solar boost
One large solar farm has been approved and another proposed for Tasmania’s north coast.
Waste repurposed for spill sponge
Engineers have made a new oil spill sponge out of common waste products.
Change to make NAIF more available
The Federal Government is loosening the requirements for NAIF funding.
Feds mulling credit plan
The Federal Government is considering allowing energy companies to buy offsets to comply with the 26 per cent emissions reduction target under the NEG.
NASA launches new planet-spotter
NASA is launching a new planet-hunting probe on the back of a SpaceX rocket this week.
NBN issues soar
An official report reveals complaints about the NBN soared more than 200 per cent over the last six months of last year.
Basslink cable staying down
The Basslink power cable between Tasmania and Victoria will be out of action until the end of May.
Coal project to produce hydrogen
A pilot 'clean energy' project in Victoria will use brown coal to make hydrogen.
Gorgon growing
Chevron will proceed with the second stage of the multi-billion-dollar Gorgon project expansion off WA.
NZ cuts offshore exploration
New Zealand says it will stop issuing permits for offshore oil and gas exploration.
OPAL rods off for processing
Nuclear waste from Australia's only reactor will soon be exported for reprocessing and then re-imported.
Rail firm claims 'misleading' deal
The NSW Government is being sued by the sub-contractor for its Sydney light rail project.
Tiny probe for body temp
Australian engineers have invented a tiny fibre-optic probe that can measure temperature and see deep inside the body.
Money up for Melbourne link
The Prime Minister has pledged up to $5 billion for a rail link from Melbourne Airport to the CBD.
Dow chief makes big donation
The former chair of the USA’s largest chemical company has donated $13.5 million to ...
Push to lift cyber spend
A defence think tank says Australia’s cyber-weaponry could be improved by sharing more data with the private sector.
Coal mine fire reviewed
Authorities say an incident in which underground miners were engulfed in a wall of flame should have been avoided.