Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Chinese swoop tallied
Chinese companies have bought half of the world's largest lithium mines since 2018.
Cochlear compo outlined
Hundreds of families will be offered compensation for issues with Cochlear hearing implants in South Australia.
Green bill rises
Australia needs $100 billion and bold policies for its green energy goals, experts say.
Muja life extended
Western Australia's Muja coal-fired power station will remain operational for longer.
Y map completed
Researchers have unveiled a long-awaited map of the human Y chromosome, responsible for determining male characteristics.
Fukushima release looms
Japan is preparing to release treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
Hydrogen fuel path laid
A new report has been released that could accelerate Australia's hydrogen-powered transport future.
Cells switched for new repairs
Engineering researchers say special cells involved in tissue repair can be “tuned” to take on different types of repair...
EPA lays gold charges
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has launched criminal proceedings against Newcrest's Cadia gold mine.
King backs maligned method
The resources minister has endorsed carbon capture despite recent shifts on the idea within her party.
Offshore strikes loom
Global markets are preparing for supply disruptions as Woodside workers threaten to strike.
Sub workforce needed
Australia is facing workforce challenges as it prepares to enter the nuclear age.
CEFC eyes grid
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will soon make investments in the power grid.
EnergyAus joins offshore bid
EnergyAustralia has joined the race to develop offshore wind farms off Victoria's coast.
Snowy firm fined for spill
A Snowy 2.0 contractor has received its third fine for polluting Kosciuszko National Park waterways.
Zinc-air cells tested
Batteries built from zinc and air could be the future power source for electric vehicles.
NBN goes for new option
NBN Co has unveiled a revised broadband pricing plan it hopes will gain approval from the competition watchdog.
PM outlines housing boost
The Prime Minister has offered state and local councils $3.5 billion to fast-track the construction of 1.2 million homes.