Archived News for Engineering Professionals - October, 2019
New research contradicts Federal Government claims that no new dams are being built.
Airbag issue dubbed 'critical'
The ACCC says 20,000 vehicles with defective Takata airbags are now classified as “critical”.
Firms accused of donation dodging
Builders, energy firms and other major corporations have hidden political donations from planning authorities, reports say.
Hodgman plugs battery status
Tasmania’s premier says the state is fast becoming the renewable energy battery of the nation.
Mine mistake gives false hope
Hundreds of workers have been left distraught by a NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) blunder.
Robo-suit tested
A paralysed man has used a four-limb exoskeleton controlled by his brain to walk once more.
ANU issues hack report
Details have been revealed about a highly sophisticated cyber attack on the ANU.
EY urges 'shovel-ready' stimulus
Consulting firm EY wants more “shovel-ready” infrastructure projects to stimulate the economy.
Einstein tested in space
Scientists have challenged one of the great mysteries of physics with an experiment in space.
Nuclear costs slammed
An inquiry has heard taxpayers would bear the brunt of a potential nuclear energy industry in Australia.
Snowy Hydro EIS released
Conservationists are concerned about the latest plans for the Snowy 2.0 project.