Archived News for Engineering Professionals
New gas gets going
EnergyAustralia has officially fired up its $300 million Tallawarra B gas plant in the Illawarra - launching New South Wales' first new gas station in a decade.
SA deal for big builds
The South Australian government has announced a hydrogen agreement with GFG Alliance.
Turnbull pushes Hunter works
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is advocating for the development of two pumped hydro energy projects in the Upper Hunter Valley.
WA gas plan slammed
A parliamentary inquiry in WA has concluded that the state's domestic gas policy is “no longer fit for purpose”.
CUDA coming to Pawsey
The Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre has made a deal with NVIDIA to enhance its quantum computing capabilities.
Musk plugs brain link
Elon Musk says the first human recipient of Neuralink’s brain chip can now control a computer mouse solely through thought.
Ship spending to shoot up
The Albanese Government has announced plans to revamp the Royal Australian Navy's capabilities amidst a nearly $20 billion cost overrun in the future frigate project.
Biggest black hole spotted
Australian astronomers have identified the fastest-growing black hole recorded to date...
New China base questioned
The establishment of China’s fifth research station in Antarctica has sparked concerns about Australia's preparedness.
Exchange sued on green claim
The London Metal Exchange (LME) is being sued for allegedly ignoring environmental impacts.
Union seeks left shift
The head of the CFMEU has spoken about the union’s plan to influence politics.
Gas outlook adjusted
Shell has revised its outlook on future demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG), as the post-fossil fuel era inches closer.
Key tax for green future
Economists have laid out bold moves to reposition Australia in the global shift towards a low-carbon economy.
Mining aids prepared
The Albanese government is preparing to assist embattled producers of clean tech materials.
Rice-beef hybrid for cheap feeds
While the world prepares to stomach lab grown meat, researchers are working on rice-grown beef.