Archived News for Engineering Professionals - August, 2018
The Australian designers of the world’s most precise clock have won a prestigious prize.
Transurban to take WestConnex
Transurban has been announced as the successful bidder to buy Sydney’s WestConnex for $9.26 billion.
CSIRO maps dam areas
Scientists say giant dams could turn north QLD, WA and the NT into even greater agricultural food bowls.
CSIRO scores in safe gold trial
CSIRO has produced gold using a non-toxic chemical process without cyanide and mercury.
SA to pay for failed students
Aircraft maintenance students who received substandard training from TAFE SA are to be compensated.
Victoria pledges big rail loop
The Victorian Government has unveiled a plan to build a multi-billion-dollar underground rail loop.
APA boss says probe not needed
The ACCC’s immense powers make a royal commission into the energy sector unnecessary, an industry leader says.
CSIRO plan to tap hydro rise
CSIRO has laid out a plan for Australia to maximise its role in the growing hydrogen industry.
Morrison makes powerful moves
The new PM has appointed an anti-wind energy minister, and a coal lobbyist as chief of staff.
Musks ditches private move
Tesla will remain a public company after Elon Musk announced he has given up plans to take it private.
Unclear future could harm industry
An energy expert says Australia’s unclear power policies could lead to an expert brain drain.
SA copper centre launched
A new research centre has been set up to bring an academic edge to the copper industry.
DIY malaria check coming
Australian engineers are working on a simple diagnostic kit for malaria that only requires water to use.
Musk matters take toll on Tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has given what appears to have been a costly interview.
PM makes new NEG moves
The Prime Minister has announced more changes to the NEG in a bid to appease conservative uproar.
Union hit with cartel charge
Criminal charges have been laid against the CFMMEU and its ACT secretary over alleged cartel conduct.