Archived News for Engineering Professionals - June, 2023
Key scheme hurt builders
The Morrison government’s HomeBuilder scheme appears to have benefited high income earners and select builders.
AI aimed at critical protection
Experts have proposed using AI to help protect critical infrastructure including power, water and communication networks.
'Morphobot' shows limb skills
The remarkable abilities of a robot named 'Morphobot' (M4) are highlighted in a new report.
Cloud creators shield Reef
Queensland scientists are conducting experiments to modify clouds and reduce the impact of global warming.
Battery leader's passing marked
John Goodenough, 2019 Nobel Prize winner in 2019 for groundbreaking work on the development of lithium-ion batteries, has passed away at the age of 100.
Flood fund tweaks detailed
The Productivity Commission has reviewed the federal Future Drought Fund.
Green power drives union split
Mining and energy workers have voted to split from the CFMMEU over differing stances on the renewable ...
IFM leadership shifts
A major infrastructure investor will soon be chaired by its second successive Labor figure.
Defence cutting contractors
The Australian Defence Department is set to remove 2000 contractors, equivalent to one-fifth of its private workforce.
Finkel leaves SEC
Former chief scientist Alan Finkel has resigned from his advisory role at Victoria's State Electricity Commission (SEC).
Iridium advance reported
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have made significant progress in improving the efficiency of iridium-based catalysts for renewable energy.
Rich risks in green shift
Research from the US suggests financial risks from renewable energy transition are concentrated among the wealthy.
Bank responds to natural hits
The World Bank says it will ease financing for countries hit by natural disasters.
Fukushima release tested
TEPCO is running tests ahead of a plan to release treated Fukushima wastewater in the Pacific.
Pangolin prompts tiny robot
A pangolin-inspired, small medical robot could revolutionise invasive medical procedures.
Critical change coming
The federal government may soon add new materials to Australia’s ‘critical minerals’ list.
Driverless train derails
An investigation has been launched after a driverless train derailment in WA.