Archived News for Engineering Professionals - August, 2016
Bio-engineers are using bacteria controlled by magnets to deliver drugs.
Green light on new uranium
WA’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recommended approval for a new uranium mine...
High-speed providers rising
An area where the NBN is “not currently available” will soon have some of the fastest internet in the country.
Closer eye on contractor funds
The WA Government is trying to ensure contractors get paid when they work on big projects.
Farmers' fight continues post-Caroona
The NSW Government has decided to buy back the Caroona coal mine licence from BHP, but says the nearby Shenhua mine is going ahead.
FIRB has fears for other power deals
The Federal Government's Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) has shifted its gaze to a new Chinese energy deal.
Power play motives questioned
Treasurer Scott Morrison is under fire for blocking the sale of NSW electricity assets to China.
Farmers fight spill response
Indonesian seaweed farmers are fighting for more than $200 million in compensation after a 2009 oil spill in the Timor Sea.
Asbestos arrivals reviewed
Federal authorities have reviewed the ways that asbestos-laden products make it into Australia.
Drone shot marks F35 progress
The United States Air Force (USAF) says the beleaguered F-35A Lightning II has achieved combat readiness.
Jet questions flung at GE
Jetstar wants to know why a near-new engine had to be shut down mid-flight.
Proponents push for steel revival
Supporters are calling for significant federal funds to save Arrium steel.
BP Bight plans highlighted
Sea Shepherd is sending a vessel to fight plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Call for safer tech cemetaries
The world needs to stop dumping its e-waste on developing nations, experts say.
Coal clean-up could bury QLD
Reports say Queensland taxpayers face a bill of over $3 billion to clean up the state's coal mines.
Tasmanian power plays questioned
Tasmania’s Opposition says businesses are still skittish after the failed sale of...
Quay contamination combated
Filtration upgrades at Perth’s Elizabeth Quay water park are complete, but there is no word on when the $13 million facility might reopen.
Mine conference sees golden days
Mining bosses say a global climate for fear could be good for gold prices.