Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The Victorian Government has ordered a two-week shutdown of the state’s construction industry following violent protests.
Ley allows challenged expansion
The Federal Government has approved a mine expansion that was challenged in court by school students.
Recycling revolution looms
A new company is trying to raise money for what it calls an “infinite recycling” process.
ARENA backs hydrogen port
The Federal Government has put up funds for a proposed hydrogen export project in Queensland.
AusNet receives new offer
A Canadian firm has made a $9.6 billion takeover bid for power grid owner AusNet Services.
Sub deal stoush emerging
A diplomatic spat has erupted between Australia and France over a new submarine deal.
UN pushes pledges
UN chief Antonio Guterres says the world is on a “catastrophic pathway” to a hotter future.
Experts urge nuclear training
Australia’s new submarine deal will require a generation of nuclear specialists to be trained.
Locals spot gamma-ray source
ANU astrophysicists have uncovered the previously unknown origin of gamma-rays.
Beetaloo moving on partial approval
New fracking exploration in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin could begin within days, with federal funding spurring it along.
CEFC backs synthetic meat
The Federal Government is funding a new range of meat and dairy alternatives.
Court action over NT death
Dozens of charges have been levelled at a mining company after the death of a superintendent.
Tiny lasers with big applications
Physicists have developed powerful new microscopic lasers that are smaller than the light wavelengths they produce.
ARENA remit expanded
ARENA can now fund carbon capture and storage projects, and more uses of gas power.
Data sent with no heat loss
Australian researchers have developed a high-tech and efficient new system to transport data using atomically-thin semiconductors.
Zinc batteries backed in NSW
A Sydney company is planning to start production of next-generation fire-resistant zinc-bromide batteries.