Archived News for Engineering Professionals
BHP has unveiled its new ‘Tailings Taskforce’ in the wake of the dam disasters in Brazil.
UN hears dam issues
UN advisers have expressed concerns about a plan to raise the Warragamba Dam wall in NSW.
BHP boosts seafloor tech
BHP is working on ways to drill deeper into the ocean floor in the search for oil.
Billionaire wants coal closure
Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg says he will pay $US500 million to close coal-fired power plants across the US.
Dust disease van funded
The Queensland Government is funding a mobile health screening service for coal workers.
Gore ignores Adani
Al Gore has visited Queensland to talk about climate change, but managed not to mention the Adani coal mine.
Polar bear hair recreated
Engineers are attempting to pinch the incredible insulative properties of polar bear hair.
Renewables to rise unaided
New modelling shows Australia is on track to achieve 50 per cent renewable electricity by 2030 without government intervention.
Trad quiets coal talk
Queensland’s Treasurer wants people to stop talking about Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
WA cops seek AI edge
WA Police are turning to AI for digital evidence, hoping to massively reduce investigation times.
Councils seek water fix
Councils are calling for an urgent upgrade of water storage infrastructure in NSW.
New deal for tissue printing
The Murdoch Institute has signed a deal with a US-based biotech company to create ‘bioprinted tissue’.
Plastic probed for new polymers
Australian researchers are working on new polymers made from waste sulphur.
Report causes spill concern
Restrictions are in place and urgent upgrades are planned for one of Melbourne’s largest dams.
Soil study gets specific
Researchers are classifying the different influences on soil carbon capture.
PM raises Solomon spend
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pledged $250 million for infrastructure in the Solomon Islands.
QLD to challenge solar ruling
Queensland’s Supreme Court has ruled new solar power laws are invalid.
Adani bird plan backed
Queensland has approved Adani's endangered bird plan, leaving it just one step away from building its contentious coal mine.