Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Matt Canavan has given up his position as resources minister amid a leadership reshuffle in the Nationals party.
Donation flows detailed
The AEC has released donations disclosures for 2018-19, showing the multi-million-dollar war chests for last year’s federal election.
New rort emerges
The Coalition has again been accused of spreading government funds to friendly electorates.
ARENA funds green market
New funding will see Australia create a world-first trading marketplace platform for renewable energy.
Cardiac risk in low pollution
New research suggests there is an increased risk of deadly cardiac arrests from short-term exposure to air pollution, even at concentrations that meet global standards.
Hundreds back bushfire link
Over 250 Australian scientists have signed a public statement showing the peer-reviewed links between climate change and bushfires.
NSW trades gas for green
New South Wales will increase fossil fuel activities in exchange for emissions-reduction money.
Nuclear dump site decided
The Federal Government has announced a South Australian farm will be the location of its planned nuclear waste dump.
SA could raise goals
South Australia’s Liberal government is pushing for a quicker energy transition and increased emissions reductions.
Climate costs loom
Economists say Australian living standards will slip due to the cost of a changing climate.
Local lab grows coronavirus
Australian scientists have successfully grown the Wuhan coronavirus in a lab.
Dreamworld payouts could top $20m
The owners of Queensland theme park Dreamworld have paid out millions in compensation, but are expected to pay several times more.
Nanotube sensors tested
New microscopic sensors developed in Australia could make aircraft safer, improve the lives of diabetics and help those who rely on prosthetics.
New site tallies tailings
The world’s first public database of mine tailings dams has been launched to prevent deadly disasters.
AER backs new link
The energy regulator says there is a ‘robust’ business case for a $1.5 billion electricity interconnector between SA and NSW.
Canavan consults on gas plan
The federal resources minister is looking at a new gas reservation policy.
CEFC buys into batteries
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has increased its investment in new battery storage technology.
Court set for oil plans
Conservationists have launched a legal challenge against plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
New cells survive stress tests
New, high-tech perovskite solar modules have passed three critical stability tests.