Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Lithuanian scientists have come up with a way to turn laundry lint into electricity.
MCA backs local coal
Australia’s main mining lobby has described local thermal coal as the best in the world.
Planners raise coal concerns
The NSW planning department has recommended that a new Hume Coal mine be refused.
PM signs green deals
The Prime Minister has signed deals with Japan and Germany to develop technology for “a net zero emissions future”.
Projects pave over health issues
Experts say the health impacts of major transport projects are too often glossed over during the planning phases.
CSIRO backs green supplies
CSIRO says wind and solar are the cheapest sources of new electricity generation capacity in Australia.
Tree seen as key provider
New research shows the myriad uses that Indigenous Australians had for South East Queensland’s eucalypt trees.
Big developer faces defect claims
A developer is being sued over dozens of “defects” in near-new Parramatta buildings.
Carbon capture value boost
Australian engineers are working on new methods to capture CO2 and turn it into useful products.
Vortex studied for new uses
Researchers are finding more and more uses for the ‘unboil an egg machine’.
Big blackout from Biloela bang
Almost half a million Queensland households and businesses were left without power after a recent fire at the Callide Power Station.
CEFC backs green connections
Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced its single largest investment.
Fuel bail-out reviewed
A new report finds federal measures to bail out oil refineries will benefit shareholders.
Navy planning interim subs
The Navy is looking at buying German subs to fill a gap before its French-designed fleet is ready.
ASKAP scopes SCORPIO
One of Australia's most advanced telescopes has taken a first glimpse at the Galactic Plane.
River funds re-directed
Funding earmarked for environmental water could be used for bridge upgrades.
Top marks for mine questioned
NT regulators say there are no significant environmental issues at the McArthur River Mine, despite its history of issues.
Boral denies cultural claim
Building giant Boral has denied excavating Aboriginal relics from its quarry.
Holograms boost solar yield
Researchers are coming up with new ways to harvest the unused solar energy that illuminates a solar panel.
Stats hacked for fire alarm
Mathematicians say they might be able to predict and quickly detect bushfires caused by powerlines.
Big link approved
A $2 billion electricity transmission line between South Australia and New South Wales has been approved.