Archived News for Engineering Professionals - November, 2017
The owners of Victoria's Hazelwood coal mine will face accusations of causing air pollution during a mine fire.
Judge calls for global court
A judge from the US is touring the world to drum up support for an international corruption court.
Piezo power made malleable
Researchers have developed a flexible material that generates electricity when stressed ...
Report plots path to clean power
New research suggests global electricity industry C02 emissions could be brought to zero by 2050.
Study seeks quark collision
Researchers are looking decades down the line for later-than-next-generation power sources.
Wind farm gets battery backing
A major Australian windfarm is adding non-subsidised battery storage.
BHP moving away from MCA
The world’s biggest mining company has told conservationists it is not fully on board with the industry’s major lobby.
ACCC inquiring into NBN issues
An ever-growing pile of complaints has led the ACCC to announce a public inquiry into the standard of the NBN’s wholesale service.
ACT construction tops danger stats
Safe Work Australia says the ACT has recorded the highest rate of serious construction injuries in the country.
Glencore secrets revealed
Glencore, the global mining behemoth, has been shown to have loaned millions of dollars to back shady mining deals ...
Adani loan faces veto
Queensland’s premier says her government will not support a NAIF loan for Adani.
New firm seeks quantum future
A new spin-off company from the University of Sydney is seeking new ways to stabilise quantum technologies.
Nuclear re-think recommended
A nuclear power advocate says Australia needs to get over its fear of the energy source.
Physicists find exciting void
Particle physicists have unlocked an intriguing ancient Egyptian secret.
Big money for green SA
Billionaire Sanjeev Gupta is buying even further into South Australia’s industrial sector.