Archived News for Engineering Professionals - July, 2023
Three Indigenous groups are teaming up with investors to pioneer a $3 billion green hydrogen venture in WA.
US pushes local nuclear
US congressmen are urging Australian policymakers to embrace nuclear energy.
MinRes shifts lithium plans
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has decided to walk away from a lucrative billion-dollar lithium deal.
ANSTO aids ancient protection
ANSTO has teamed up with local authorities to protect ancient Aboriginal rock art in Western Australia.
Nuclear site knocked back
A federal court has ruled against the government's plan to build a nuclear waste facility ...
Sea test effect checked
Even short deep sea mining tests can cause lasting damage to marine ecosystems.
Space repairs tested
Australian researchers have worked out how to repair damaged solar panels in space.
ACCC issues greenwash guide
The ACCC has released guidance as part of its mission to end greenwashing.
Antarctic blaze reviewed
Reports have gained an inside look at the Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s investigation of an Antarctic ship fire.
Building issues keep mounting
Residential construction companies in Australia are experiencing a wave of collapses, leaving depositors and home buyers in a dire financial situation.
Lift case drives union call
A lift company has been fined over $200,000 for unjustly firing two union delegates who raised safety and entitlement concerns.
Stitched mushrooms build strong
A new engineering solution sounds like it could come from the story of the three little pigs.
Nuclear not needed
Experts say nuclear power should not be considered as part of Australia's strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.