Engineering and Project Management News
Researchers are exploring the potential of ‘digitalised touch’ in social media.
Night vision tech tested
Australian engineers are working on new technology that could give night vision abilities to normal glasses.
State funds BlueScope work
The NSW Government is funding the refurbishment of BlueScope’s plate mill at Port Kembla.
Industry gender gaps targeted
The Victorian Government has put up new money to address gender disparities in the energy and manufacturing sectors.
New plans for old rigs
Chevron and Esso have both announced plans to address their decommissioned oil rigs off the coast of Australia.
Meta making translation tool
Meta has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool capable of translating 200 different languages, including many that are under-resourced.
ANU tests new desal
ANU scientists have developed a novel, cost-effective method for desalinating seawater using heat.
Unions link in NSW
The Australian Workers Union (AWU) and the Mining and Energy Union (MEU) have announced...
Beach approved for offshore gas
The Victorian government has approved a new gas extraction project near the Twelve Apostles, the first of its kind in over a decade.
Serco slammed for COVID standards
The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) has criticised Serco, the private operator of Australia’s icebreaker RSV Nuyina, for not adhering to strict COVID-19 vaccination protocols.
Locals back Jabiluka call
The Northern Territory government has issued a two-year order to halt mining and exploration at Jabiluka, an uranium operation within Kakadu National Park.
Santos slapped for gas breaches
The Federal Court has ordered Santos to pay a $2,750,000 penalty for violations of the National Gas Rules.
Ship rule drives accidental change
A new study suggests shipping emissions regulation may have led to ocean warming.
CCS ban for northern basin
The Queensland Government has announced a ban on carbon capture and storage (CCS) in its section of the Great Artesian Basin.
Gene-editor shrunk
Researchers say gene-editing technology can be reduced in size and delivered by a virus.
Nuclear tech in cancer fight
ANSTO researchers have made a potentially groundbreaking advance in cancer treatment.
Japanese giants admit failures
Toyota, Honda, Mazda and Yamaha have admitted to safety test mishandling.
Construction delays counted
Australia faces a significant delay in housing construction, with 37,074 approved dwellings yet to commence.
Pollution toll tallied
Scientists say pollution presents a greater threat to global health than war, terrorism, and a range of diseases combined.
CEFC enhancing green loans
The CEFC has announced its first commitment under the $1 billion Household Energy Upgrades Fund (HEUF).