Archived News for Engineering Professionals - October, 2022
Experts say new types of sustainable concrete could cut emissions and use waste for better buildings.
Husic warns science body
The science minister has warned CSIRO not to ‘rent out’ its brand to gas companies.
Coal to continue amid green shift
Coking coal production is set to increase in Queensland, despite the state’s bold clean energy plan.
Copper boost backed
The CEFC says its latest investment could supercharge solar panel efficiency and drive down costs.
Union slams gas "handshake"
The Australian Workers Union (AWU) says federal Labor is risking thousands of jobs with its “dud handshake agreement” with exporters.
WMO warns of power needs
The WMO says the world needs to double its clean energy supply before 2030.
Push to protect mineral rights
Experts say mineral security is essential to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, but is not explicitly part of them.
Dam plan advanced
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says it is critical to raise the Warragamba Dam wall.
Rail review leader picked
Australia's former Energy Security Board chair has been chosen to scrutinise the controversial 1,700km Inland Rail project.
Skills shortage spreading
An official report says Australia is facing a “staggering” skills shortage.
Ammonia re-fit progresses
Fortescue and Incitec Pivot are planning to convert an ammonia facility in Queensland to run on green hydrogen.
CSIRO offers cyber security boost
CSIRO is offering its expertise to support businesses working in the cyber security sector.
PM to tighten military purse
The Albanese government says it will set up an “early warning” system for military projects running late and over budget.
Automation study predicts change
A new report finds young Australians face a lifetime of labour change.
Electric truck demands made
Industry insiders say government inaction is preventing the uptake of electric trucks.
ERA execs resign
The chairman and two directors of a company meant to clean up a uranium mine in the NT have announced their intention to resign.
AGL speeds Loy Yang closure
AGL Energy has announced it will close Australia’s biggest-emitting power plant a decade earlier than planned.