Archived News for Engineering Professionals - July, 2018
Opponents are mounting against Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel’s ideas for AI regulation.
ARENA aims for solar standard
ARENA is working on an performance standard for residential and small-commercial PV systems.
Australia on track to smash 2030 goal
New analysis shows Australia reached a 19 per cent share renewable energy in the year to June 30.
Call for clear power policy
The Ai Group says Australia needs to resolve its decade-long war on climate and energy policy ...
CSIRO buys new filesystem
CSIRO is scrapping its supercomputer filesystem to overcome a performance bottleneck created by its newest rig.
Huawei bags WA deal
Huawei has secured a $136 million telecommunications contract from the WA Government, despite security concerns.
IBM keeps deep Government bond
The Federal Government has signed a reported $1 billion deal with IBM.
NSW town to supplant satellite
Residents of a small NSW town want to dig their own trenches to secure faster internet.
Nuclear shutdown could harm health
The shutdown of Australia’s only nuclear medicine generator could endanger patients in rural and regional areas.
Ore-sorting gets tech edge
CSIRO scientists have created a device that can identify and sort copper ore.
Traditional owners want Adani injunction
Adani could be ordered to cease work near its Abbot Point coal terminal and planned rail corridor, after traditional owners applied to protect sacred sites.
Abbott wants out of Paris
Tony Abbott wants Australia to pull out of the global climate agreement he signed the nation up for.
Biofouling agreement signed
Marine experts are working with Defence to find solutions to biofouling.
Butterfly wings remixed
Researchers have modified butterfly genes to change the way their wings look.
SunWater to run Rookwood build
SunWater has been confirmed as the proponent for the $352 million Rookwood Weir project in Queensland.
ACT considers tighter requirements
The ACT Government is looking at mandatory licensing exams for builders.
Building blitz leads to big fines
A construction industry safety blitz in NSW has revealed widespread safety failures.