Archived News for Engineering Professionals
New gas fields given out
The Queensland Government has named the firms set to explore more than 3,000km2 of new gas acreage.
Ribbons harness walking power
Chinese engineers have come up with a device that can gather energy from the breeze made by a person walking.
ZEBRA seeks recyclable blades
Engineers are working on the first fully-recyclable wind turbine blades.
Time travel kinks smoothed
Paradox-free time travel is theoretically possible, according to the mathematical modelling of a prodigious student.
Dam raising plans continue
The NSW government has been ordered to revisit world heritage assessments for the Warragamba Dam expansion.
Emissions plan outlined
The Federal Government has laid out its plan for reducing carbon emissions, funnelling investment to ...
KD rides SA privatisation
The winning bidder has been announced for the $2.14 billion privatisation of Adelaide's passenger train network.
AER assesses pole costs
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) says consumers are now paying less for the transportation of electricity.
Caring buildings could ease needs
Experts say the future of aged care must be built on better housing design.
Data-sharing details open
Authorities are working out the kinks in proposed public data-sharing laws.
Hydro 'white elephant' slammed
Dozens of experts have signed an open letter to the PM, saying Snowy 2.0 is turning into a “$10 billion white elephant”.
New glove for remote touch
Australian engineers have invented a glove that simulates the sense of touch.
Taylor spruiks CCS
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has been promoting carbon capture and storage in Australia, but there is serious concern ...
New rules dilute green goals
The Federal Government is pushing for its renewable energy funding bodies to invest in non-renewable power sources.
ANSTO aids cheap carbonation
New mineral-recovery techniques could make some low-grade mines more viable.
Reforms predate review
The Federal Government started work on new environmental laws before the report that was meant to inform them.
'Fire Shield' seeks investors
Mining money has been used to create a high-tech fire-detection system for Australia.