Archived News for Engineering Professionals - June, 2018
NASA’s Curiosity rover has found new evidence that Mars could have supported ancient life.
Big QLD wind plan advanced
Approval has been granted for a billion-dollar wind farm in central Queensland.
Report calls for water cut
The Productivity Commission says special water rights for the mining industry should be scrapped.
Sites found for Tassie hydro plan
A list of 14 sites with high potential for pumped hydro energy storage in Tasmania has been released.
Brisbane launches flood fund
Homeowners in two Brisbane suburbs have been offered funding for modifications to improve their flood immunity.
Gupta wants more Whyalla works
British billionaire businessman Sanjeev Gupta is planning a major investment in the city of Whyalla.
ICAC speaks on safety powers
The powers of South Australia's workplace safety inspectors puts them at “significant risk of corruption, including bribery and coercion” ...
Stanford making robots feel
Engineers are developing an artificial nervous system that could give robots reflexes and the ability to sense touch.
Union wins ACT fight
A long-running court battle between the ABCC and the CFMEU in Canberra appears to have ended.
Coal port plans abandoned
Plans to expand the Port of Newcastle in New South Wales have been scrapped.
Paper mill wants green power
Australian Paper wants to build a $600 million incinerator to turn waste into power.
Power firms agree on closure
The Victorian Government has secured a deal with Latrobe Valley power companies that will see them give the state five years’ notice if they intend to close.
UTS set for high-tech mining
Australian engineers are looking for ways to 3D-print mining equipment.