Archived News for Engineering Professionals - August, 2023
The Albanese government may ban Australian investment in sensitive technology projects in China, mirroring a move by the US.
SA saves road build
The SA Government is stepping in to build a road after a building company collapsed.
US tech block announced
US President Joe Biden has limited specific American investments in critical Chinese technology sectors.
New road mix tested
New technology is being tested in roads mixed with recycled plastics across Victoria.
Unknown genes tallied
Researchers are investigating the “unknome”; a database of human genes we know almost nothing about.
AI summit airs concerns
Experts and leaders have gathered to discuss the impending impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on industries.
Bug-killing metals tested
A liquid metal treatment could be the next tool in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
Court continues for mine impact
A long-standing dispute over miner FMG’s impact on Yindjibarndi Country continues this week.
Master Builders seek adjustment
Master Builders Victoria says it has an optimistic outlook despite major challenges in the construction industry.
NRAR taking action
The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has marked its third successful action against a coal company in just a few months.
Space concerns rise
Australia's space industry is in a precarious position after crucial space programs were axed.
WA talks aim at harassment
Politicians and authorities have called on the resources industry to address widespread sexual harassment issues.
Blood vessel building boosted
Researchers have developed a fast, inexpensive and scalable method for engineering blood vessels from natural tissue.
Fuel tax fight ongoing
Politicking over Australia's petroleum resource rent tax (PRRT) continues, with plans to raise the rate linked to “ill-informed southerners”.
Fusion threshold repeated
US government scientists have achieved a fusion energy breakthrough for the second time.