Engineering and Project Management News
Former CEO of Snowy Hydro, Paul Broad, has described the Australian Government's green energy plans as “bullshit”.
Gas ban basis questioned
The Northern Territory government has given the green light to full-scale gas production in the Beetaloo Basin, five years after lifting a moratorium on fracking.
State enjoys coal boon
Queensland's raised coal royalty is expected to provide an $8 billion boost to the state budget.
VNI inquiry proposed
Opponents want an inquiry into the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West) renewable energy project.
AI decodes thoughts
New AI technology has been developed that can translate brain scans into words and sentences ...
Extinction end suggested
A Chinese researcher believes that there might be a way to halt all future plant extinctions.
CSG health issues reviewed
CSIRO researchers have explored the influence of coal seam gas activity on human health.
Snowy delays mount
Snowy Hydro has announced a delay of up to two years for its Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project ...
Significance tests for big builds
Australia’s $120 billion infrastructure program will be subject to a review using the metric of ‘national significance’.
Sound tech sensors tested
Couches, tables, sleeves and more can turn into a high-fidelity input device for computers using a new sensing system ...
Mine lake plan questioned
Conservationists are concerned about plans to turn an old coal mine into a lake.
BCA slams union plan
The business sector is not happy with the government’s plan for unions to oversee a workplace watchdog.
Thales pleads guilty to vehicle crush
Defence contractor Thales Australia has pleaded guilty in a Victorian court to the death of a worker.
Feds to buy radar firm
Australia could nationalise a critical Defence radar maker for security purposes.
Origin secures wind deal
Origin Energy is partnering with Renewable Energy Systems (RESS) to develop two offshore wind projects in Gippsland.
Lab lungs laid out
Scientists have developed a step-by-step blueprint to create advanced human lung models in the lab.
Gas cap to continue
The Albanese government has announced plans to extend its price cap on wholesale gas prices.