Archived News for Engineering Professionals - May, 2019
The Liberal Party’s election win leaves Australia with an energy plan considered woefully sub-standard by some.
New battery charges ahead
A new deal has been signed for the construction of a 50MW/200MWh battery storage system in South Australia.
New Perth link coming soon
New subsea cables connecting Singapore-Perth and Perth-Sydney are “about to go live”.
Adani approval under pressure
CSIRO was pushed to accept the Federal Government’s approval of the Adani’s groundwater plans, reports say.
Groundwater checks go passive
Engineers have come up with a low-cost, passive method for groundwater exploration.
Pollution impacts key player
Ten per cent of oxygen comes from just one kind of bacteria – one that is susceptible to plastic pollution.
Powerful profit for SA battery
South Australia’s giant Tesla battery has delivered a $22 million profit in its first full year of operation.
WaterNSW issues mine warning
WaterNSW has called for a curb on mining for two big coal mines in Sydney's catchment.
Local deal for next-gen vehicles
A new Australian electric vehicle company says it will start production next year.
New Adani review ordered
The Queensland government is seeking a further review of Adani’s groundwater plans.
New scheme for space tests
The Federal Government wants to pay companies to test space equipment in Australia.
Climate costs counted
A new report warns climate change is a major threat to Australia’s financial stability, and poses substantial systemic economic risks.
Figueres slams Canberra
The UN’s former climate czar has called out “appalling inaction in Canberra” on climate change.
NT accused of poor reporting
Failures by the NT Government have allowed substandard iron ore mining operations to continue unchecked.
'Scope creep' surveillance warning
Reports say police face-matching software used during the Commonwealth Games was rushed and ineffective.
Compo quest for Doyles Creek
NSW politicians are pushing for compensation over a scrapped mine deal.
F-35s face corrosion risk
A new report warns of a corrosion risk for Australia’s fleet of Joint Strike Fighter jets.
States push for silicosis fix
Authorities are responding to the growing silicosis issue in the stone industry.
Adani needs new bird plan
The Queensland Government has rejected Adani’s plan to protect an endangered bird.