Archived News for Engineering Professionals - September, 2022
Metal effects on fungi checked
Metal compounds could be the answer to the growing problem of drug-resistant fungal infections.
Santos plan paused
Tiwi Islands traditional owners have won a court-ordered pause on Santos' $4.7 billion Barossa gas project.
Asteroid smack successful
Australian scientists have assisted NASA in testing the first ever asteroid redirection.
Home Affairs slams Optus hack
The fallout from a massive data breach at Optus has exposed critical flaws and questionable stances within the company.
WA goes for FIFO changes
The WA government says it will support all recommendations from a scathing review of sexual harassment in FIFO work.
Locals aid Martian study
Australian researchers have helped a robot on Mars detect meteoroid impacts.
Origin stakes snapped up
Tamboran Resources has bought out Origin Energy's Beetaloo Basin gas exploration stakes.
Pole cost set to soar
A watchdog has reported on the cost of overhauling electricity grids to deal with the renewable energy transition in WA.
State set on big wind
The Queensland Government has announced plans to build Australia's largest state-owned wind farm.
Dutton drones up for review
A drone deal approved by former defence minister Peter Dutton could be scrapped.
Hydrogen needs highlighted
Experts say Australia has a severe lack of hydrogen skills and training capabilities.
Viral alarm mask tested
Chinese scientists have created a face mask that can alert the wearer if they have been exposed to viruses.
AUKUS talks slow
Analysts have reviewed the progress and sidetracking of Australia’s defence ambitions on the first anniversary of the AUKUS partnership.
EPA expands pollutant bill
The NSW EPA has released a climate change policy that could set new emissions targets and limits.
Hydro build backed
Australia’s first large scale hydrogen plant will be built in the Pilbara region of WA.
Origin dumps NT plan
Origin Energy is abandoning plans to frack for gas in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Basin.