Archived News for Engineering Professionals - November, 2024
ACCC has flagged competition concerns over recycler Cleanaway’s bid to buy Citywide Waste.
Record fine for SA death
A South Australian manufacturer has received a record $840,000 fine after an apprentice was fatally crushed by a falling three-tonne tank.
Genomic body forming
The Federal Government says the new Genomics Australia will integrate genomic research into healthcare.
Key emissions hit new height
Fossil fuel emissions have reached record levels despite overall CO₂ output stabilising.
Pacific power pledged
Australia will provide $125 million to boost the renewable energy transition of Pacific nations.
UNSW to study grid links
New funding could see smarter grid integration for rooftop solar and batteries.
Reynolds questions Thales deal
A billion-dollar contract scandal has prompted serious questions about Australia’s Defence Department.
Quantum correction coming
Two quantum theorists have solved a decades-old problem that will free up quantum computing power.
Adaptation shortfall tallied
The UN says much more climate adaptation is needed as global temperatures creep dangerously close to a 1.5°C increase.
High tech social homes coming
The NSW Government has commenced construction on the state’s first 3D-printed social housing project.
New fuel source sought
Australian scientists have found a way to use plants as fuel without impacting food security.
Carbon review seeks competition
A government inquiry is looking at ways to keep heavy industries competitive in a net zero world.
Transporters to see EV funding
Up to $100 million will be spent helping heavy vehicles in Australia go electric.
UN seeks nuclear update
The UN is revisiting nuclear war risks, thirty-five years and many threats after its most recent review.
Lip cells spell new treatments
Swiss scientists have achieved a medical first by growing human lip cells in the lab.
Local buoy boosts ocean watch
Curtin University and NASA are pioneering new ways to monitor ocean health from space.