Archived News for Engineering Professionals - August, 2019
Infrastructure Australia says the nation should be in an almost perpetual construction boom.
Recycling responses coming
The Federal Government has allocated $20 million for Australia's recycling industry to begin banning waste exports.
AEMO opens VPP project
AEMO has opened registrations for participation in its virtual power plant (VPP) demonstration program.
Apple offers hack rewards
Apple is offering a $US1 million reward to anyone who can pull off a specific iPhone hack.
Domestic gas efforts increased
The Coalition has brought forward a review that it says will help reduce domestic gas costs.
IPCC issues food warning
The latest IPCC report suggests mankind may have to change the way it eats.
Liddell task force formed
A new task force formed by the federal and NSW governments aims to smooth the closure of AGL's ageing Liddell power station.
Robo-cars to deliver billions
A new report says moving to electric and autonomous vehicles in Australia could deliver massive economic boosts.
Vic. recycling piles high
An estimated 4,600 tonnes of Victorian recyclables are being dumped in landfill this week.
Wind farms face blackout claims
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has launched legal proceedings against wind farm operators over South Australia's 2016 blackout.
Palmer reaches partial deal
Clive Palmer has settled the majority of the $200 million lawsuit over the collapse of Queensland Nickel.
AI bike revealed
Chinese researchers have unveiled an autonomous bicycle powered by a new type of artificial intelligence chip.
AI trained on heartbeats
New studies show AI can spot abnormal heart rhythms within a matter of seconds.
Australia seeks emergency oil
Australia is negotiating the purchase of millions of barrels of oil from the US.
CSIRO studies gas switch
CSIRO has completed a detailed study of fugitive greenhouse gas emissions from CSG production.
Dark matter lab re-ignited
The Victorian Government has put up funds for a dark matter laboratory located in an old gold mine.
Indigenous pay claim revived
A prominent Aboriginal leader has announced plans to sue the Commonwealth Government ...
Insect eyes inspire new tech
Experts are taking design tips from nature – attempting to recreate the extraordinary vision of insects.