Engineering and Project Management News
Australia’s R&D system is getting a long-overdue check-up.
Water harvesting refined
Japanese researchers have introduced a new method for capturing water from the air.
Stats back bigger efforts
Australia has made progress in its efforts to combat climate change, but the road ahead remains steep.
Council bypass hits wall
Tasmania's bid to reform its planning system and bypass local councils has stalled.
Sub request casts doubt
Australia’s defence plans hinge on submarines that the US is struggling to build for itself.
Google drives new links
Australia is laying digital pipelines to become the internet's new Indo-Pacific hub.
Blasting ban tabled
Proposed legal changes have ignited a debate between fossil fuel profits and marine life survival.
Tesla batteries criticised
Tesla faces mounting criticism for selling subsidised batteries in Australia that critics say fail to provide basic functionality for consumers or the electricity grid.
Gas plan concerns locals
A proposed gas terminal in Geelong has raised concerns about safety and sustainability.
AEMO seeks solar control
AEMO says Australia’s power grid could face collapse unless rooftop solar output is curtailed during emergencies.
Experts call for green building
The building sector must transform or risk derailing global net-zero targets.
Rio Tinto report shows issues
Rio Tinto’s effort to overhaul its workplace culture is facing significant challenges.
Water "phantom" spotted
For decades, a “phantom chemical” has lurked in drinking water, unknown but widely consumed.
Thales probe opens
Defence giant Thales is under scrutiny in a bribery and corruption investigation.
Big loan for struggling steel
The troubled Whyalla Steelworks is answering debts and shutdowns with a $150 million loan.
Global green fund swells
Global leaders have struck a $460 billion annual climate funding deal at COP29.