Archived News for Engineering Professionals - September, 2020
The NSW planning commission has approved the $3.6 billion Narrabri gas project.
Olive Downs coal approved
The Queensland Government has approved what will be the state's third-largest coal mine.
Building backed in COVID survey
Some of Australia’s top economists have backed boosts to JobSeeker and social housing over tax cuts.
More Mars water revealed
Queensland researchers have found evidence of a patchwork of salty lakes below the surface of Mars.
WA resources surge
WA’s resources sector has achieved record increases in sales and job listings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
China unveils green goal
The world's largest polluter has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2060.
CSIRO aids high-def carbon study
CSIRO has achieved a world first – mapping the potential for natural forest regrowth to capture carbon.
New gas fields given out
The Queensland Government has named the firms set to explore more than 3,000km2 of new gas acreage.
Ribbons harness walking power
Chinese engineers have come up with a device that can gather energy from the breeze made by a person walking.
ZEBRA seeks recyclable blades
Engineers are working on the first fully-recyclable wind turbine blades.
Time travel kinks smoothed
Paradox-free time travel is theoretically possible, according to the mathematical modelling of a prodigious student.
Dam raising plans continue
The NSW government has been ordered to revisit world heritage assessments for the Warragamba Dam expansion.
Emissions plan outlined
The Federal Government has laid out its plan for reducing carbon emissions, funnelling investment to ...
KD rides SA privatisation
The winning bidder has been announced for the $2.14 billion privatisation of Adelaide's passenger train network.
AER assesses pole costs
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) says consumers are now paying less for the transportation of electricity.
Caring buildings could ease needs
Experts say the future of aged care must be built on better housing design.
Data-sharing details open
Authorities are working out the kinks in proposed public data-sharing laws.
Hydro 'white elephant' slammed
Dozens of experts have signed an open letter to the PM, saying Snowy 2.0 is turning into a “$10 billion white elephant”.
New glove for remote touch
Australian engineers have invented a glove that simulates the sense of touch.