Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Science statement carries big claims
The Federal Government has issued a new National Science Statement ...
Desal running after idle years
After four years of inactivity, Victoria’s desalination plant is churning.
Stop Adani Alliance launched
Former Greens leader Bob Brown has brought together a unified front against the Carmichael coal mine.
PM pushes for new union rules
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull wants to jail union officials and employers who make illegitimate secret payments.
QCoal makes corruption claim
Queensland mining company QCoal’s managing director has lodged corruption claims.
Scientists test next-gen steel
Research engineers are working on the next generation of steel and metal alloys.
Bank builds lab for cyber fight
CommBank has partnered with the University of New South Wales to develop a centre of expertise for cyber security ...
Experts corralled for Sky Muster
NBN Co is ploughing resources into fixing the troubled Sky Muster satellite service.
Fossil fuel ruling looms
The energy industry has just a few weeks until the review of the petroleum resource rent tax (PRRT) is released.
Hydro plans dry on detail
The $2 billion expansion of the Snowy Mountains hydro scheme has been met with excitement and cynicism.
Alinta sale ends IPO plans
Western Australia's largest gas retailer Alinta Energy has been sold to a Hong Kong-based company.
Santos' Pilliga plans advanced
Courts have quashed questions over the legality of Santos’ water treatment plant in the Pilliga forest.
TasWater boss issues cost warning
TasWater chair Miles Hampton says the State Government faces millions in additional interest costs if it accelerates its works plan.
CRC improves toxic breakdown
Australian experts have come up with a new way to break down toxic fire-fighting foams.
SA surges to power fix
The South Australian government has unveiled a $550 million plan to tame the state’s power supplies and prices.
Territory deals to bring 2000 jobs
Jobs are on the way to the Northern Territory, after the signing of two major Project Facilitation Agreements (PFA).
Unions want dues after WA win
Labor has secured a resounding win in WA, and now unions want their dues.