Archived News for Engineering Professionals - September, 2018
Scientists are testing ways to catch ‘space junk’ - old rocket and spacecraft parts orbiting the Earth.
Adani extraction allowed
The Federal Government has ruled Adani does not need a full environmental impact assessment to extract 12.5 billion litres ...
Coal miner told to fix river
The owners of a longwall mining operation have been ordered to fix a damaged creek in NSW.
First load for new waste site
Environmental concern has clouded the launch of a hazardous waste dump in southern Tasmania.
New foil for water treatment
Australian researchers have come up with a metal strip that can remove impurities like dyes and heavy metals from water.
Basslink wants Hydro money
Basslink has officially raised a dispute with Hydro Tasmania over the failure of the subsea cable.
Dangerous fumes called out
The mining industry is being confronted about the danger of underground diesel fumes.
Gas boss calls for national policy
Setting up a national energy policy is not rocket science, according to a leading energy chief executive.
New quantum chip detailed
Australian engineers have come up with a new photonic chip to process quantum information.
NT independence questioned
Experts say major fracking companies should not be allowed to measure their own environmental impacts.
Renewable register coming
AEMO is setting up a national register of small-scale batteries and other distributed energy resources.
Adani illegal drilling alleged
Environmental authorities are investigating claims that Adani dug bores without permission.
Big arm aims for garbage patch
Engineers will soon deploy a rubbish-collection device for the giant rubbish patch in the Pacific Ocean.
Waves create backwards bubble
Researchers have used sound waves to create a bubble from a drop of water.
Women in STEM scheme starts
The Australian Academy of Science wants input on a national plan to get more women in STEM fields.
Palmer proposes new coal
Clive Palmer wants to build a new 700MW coal-fired power station in Queensland’s Galilee Basin.
York Civil to be liquidated
Creditors of construction company York Civil have voted to liquidate the firm.