Archived News for Engineering Professionals - February, 2019
The Australian dollar took a hit on Friday after China announced an indefinite ban on coal imports.
Farmers want rail talks
The inland rail project is lining up to be an issue in both the NSW and federal elections, despite over $400 million already being spent.
Geoscientists want deep backing
Geoscientists say they need political support to dig deeper and access Australia’s next generation of mineral deposits.
Locals test quantum sandwich
Engineers have demonstrated a new approach for converting ordinary laser light into quantum light.
Authority calls for dust data
Safe Work Australia wants feedback on new exposure guidelines for crystalline silica and coal dust.
Big firms ignore rising risks
Australia's biggest companies are not doing enough to mitigate the risks of climate change, a new report has found.
Coal-hydro pilot approved
Authorities have approved a world-first pilot project to turn brown coal from Victoria's Latrobe Valley into hydrogen.
Fortescue calms autonomous concern
Fortescue has defended its autonomous system after trucks collided in WA.
Bird plan could slow Carmichael
A small bird is standing in the way of Adani's giant Queensland coal mine.
Builders push new link
A new electricity interconnector between South Australia and New South Wales could lower power costs ...
Decryption laws lead some offshore
Some big names in Australian tech have called for urgent changes to controversial anti-encryption laws.
Experts driving AI L-plates
Queensland researchers are teaching robot drivers to work with human roads.
Hospital stoush going nowhere
A legal dispute between the WA Government and builder John Holland does not look like ending soon.
Plant power pilot launched
A new pilot plant will test technology for turning sugarcane waste into fuel.
Telstra counts NBN cost
Telstra says profits are down as the NBN takes away its wholesale fixed-line customers.
Mars mission wrapped
NASA's Opportunity rover mission is at an end after almost 15 years exploring the surface of Mars.
Stadium plans taken to court
A Sydney council has launched legal action to stop the NSW government demolishing and rebuilding Allianz Stadium at Moore Park.
Dump search impacts exposed
Government documents suggest the nuclear waste site selection process has triggered mental health concerns, business boycotts and division.