Archived News for Engineering Professionals
NSW Labor says it may scrap the Wallarah 2 coal project, despite it having gained federal approval.
CO2 scrubbers improved
Researchers have developed a new way to remove carbon dioxide from coal-burning power plant emissions.
Energy underwriting plans proceed
The Federal Government says it received a strong response to the "registration of interest" phase of new power plans.
Huawei issues assurance in WA
The WA Government has demanded assurances from embattled tech firm Huawei that it can deliver on a $200 million project.
Labor promises NBN improvements
The ALP may write down the value of the NBN to make access more affordable.
Low-power light reactions tested
RMIT experts say using solar power to drive chemical manufacturing would lead to enormous energy savings.
Optus 5G goes live
Optus has switched on a 5G home broadband site, making it Australia’s first commercial 5G outfit.
RMS IT deal goes to India
An Indian firm has been awarded a controversial NSW Government IT outsourcing deal.
BHP handed big tax bill
Mining giant BHP Billiton has been left with an $82 million tax bill after a battle with the ATO.
Dam spill kills over 65
Dozens are dead and hundreds are missing after a tailings dam burst at a Brazilian mine.
ARENA studies geothermal homes
ARENA wants to study the benefits of geothermal energy in the residential sector and greenfield estates.
RMIT building emotional robots
Researchers want robots to detect emotions in human speech to enable more natural conversations.
TPG 5G build blocked
TPG has stopped work on its mobile network because of a government ban on Huawei equipment.
Works starts on Sunraysia solar
Construction is underway on the 255MW Sunraysia solar farm in NSW – one of Australia’s largest.
BHP counts derailment costs
BHP says having to remotely derail a train led to a $US600 million drop in iron ore production.
UN issues mine warning
The UN says the Carmichael coal mine should not go ahead with traditional owners’ consent.
Fuel stocks getting slim
The Federal Government has been accused of doing “bugger all” about Australia's fuel security.
Labor launches hydro plan
Labor has announced a $1.1 billion plan to build up Australia’s hydrogen industry.