Archived News for Engineering Professionals - February, 2019
An inquiry has found the Federal Government should delay its plan to restrict R&D incentives.
State begins flood review
The Queensland Government has appointed its Inspector General to assess preparedness and response to floods in the state's north.
US issues laser warning
A new US Government report warns China and Russia are both developing space-based weapons.
Minerals Council wants green reform
The peak mining lobby says Australia’s resources sector is becoming too over-regulated to invest in.
States back cladding ban
Flammable cladding has been banned in buildings nationwide, but Australia may never be free of the risky material.
WorkPac faces casual case
Mining labour firm WorkPac has been hit with an estimated $84 million class action.
Abbot Point release reported
Queensland’s monsoonal rainfall has led to the release of water from Adani’s coal terminal.
BHP seeks bio-remediation
BHP is looking for ways to both clean up legacy mining projects obtain biofuels from impacted lands and water.
Gift of consistency for Christmas Island
Work is nearly complete on a transformative telecoms cable from Singapore to Christmas Island.
Insider aids big sub deal
Reports say a close ally of PM Scott Morrison helped finalise Australia $50 billion submarine deal.
NBN underperformance measured
The ACCC has found the NBN is underserving one in 10 of its customers.
Paper waste plant turns new page
Australian Paper has completed a feasibility study on Australia’ first waste-to-energy plant.
Reliability line deemed "dangerous"
The idea that renewable energy makes Australia’s electricity supply less reliable is “wrong and dangerous” ...
Renewable ramp-up plotted
Australia is installing renewable power faster than any other country, on a per person basis.
CSIRO questions carbon stats
CSIRO has raised concerns that Australia is overstating its emissions reductions.
Moon rock's Earth origin plotted
Researchers have discovered a Moon rock that appears to have been thrown there from Earth.
Golden dawn for Victoria
Plans are afoot for production to restart at several historic Victorian gold mines.
Milky Way mapped in detail
New research has produced a more accurate map of our galaxy and revealed its true shape – warped and twisted.