Archived News for Engineering Professionals - April, 2019
Safety regulators have allowed Google to launch a world-first drone delivery system in Canberra.
Event horizon could be revealed
An announcement this week could mark the first time anyone has actually seen a black hole.
FMG green lights new iron
Fortescue has approved its second major iron ore mine development in just 12 months.
NRMA calls for gear change
The NRMA says Australia is lagging way behind in the adoption of low-emission vehicles.
Adani water approved
UPDATE: Environment Minister Melissa Price has approved Adani's groundwater plan.
SA solar thermal falls
The company behind a $650 million solar thermal power plant planned for Port Augusta has failed to secure finance.
Taylor comments on power list
Energy Minister Angus Taylor says the Federal Government will consider underwriting a coal baseload power station.
Feds expand climate timeline
The Morrison Government has decided to spend its $2 billion “climate solutions fund” over 15 years, not 10.
Small town gets solar supply
A remote Aboriginal town has become Australia’s first to use clean water from solar hydropanel technology.
Big lithium build begins
Construction has started on what is expected to be the world's largest lithium refinery.
Mercury emissions reported
New data shows Victoria's coal-fired power plants released over a tonne of mercury into the atmosphere during 2017-18.