Archived News for Engineering Professionals - November, 2022
A radio telescope in remote Western Australia is building 3-dimensional maps of galaxies.
FWC blocks lockout
The industrial umpire has stopped a tugboat worker lockout that threatened Australia’s economic activity.
Dam study details risk
A dam safety study says maximum flood events could significantly increase in coming years.
Gene treatments advanced
Personalised, gene-edited immune cells have been used to treat cancer in humans for the first time.
Boat fight threatens shipping
An indefinite lockout of workers could soon bring Australia’s major ports to a halt.
Experts boost critical comms
Western Australian researchers say mirrors could help avoid the need to use radio transmitters in critical communications.
Taxpayers back lithium boost
Australian lithium producer Pilbara Minerals has secured a 10-year debt facility from the Federal Government for the expansion of its Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia.
UN puts eyes on methane
The UN says a new satellite system will be used to track methane emissions from space.
CEFC marks tenth birthday
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has reflected on a decade of Australia’s clean energy transition ...
Digital substation launched
Endeavour Energy has developed a fully digitised electricity substation, potentially saving the company millions.
Big bodies unite for science
Australia’s CSIRO and DFAT have teamed up with Google to deliver a new coastal ecosystem mapping initiative.
Fund open for micro-courses
New funding has been provided for a ‘microcredential’ higher education pilot scheme.
Brain tech aids silent spelling
Scientists in the US are working on a device that can decode brain activity to spell out sentences.
Map shows offshore ambition
An interactive map is giving residents a look at proposed offshore wind turbines off Gippsland's Bass Coast.
Owners approve SKA
Traditional custodians have signed a deal for the $3 billion Square Kilometre Array.
ERA draws from security fund
ERA has been allowed to dip into its mine security bond to pay for the clean-up of the Ranger uranium mine.
Hercules deal secured
The RAAF has secured a $10 billion deal with the US to replace ageing Hercules aircraft.
IR changes debated
The Federal Government is willing to tweak its industrial relations bill in the hope of passing it by the end of the year.
CEFC backs enzyme recycling
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is backing an ‘infinite recycling’ scheme.
Gas help dubbed "thought bubble"
The Federal Government has knocked back growing calls for Australia to establish a domestic gas reservation.