Archived News for Engineering Professionals - February, 2021
In the past 12 months, South Australia has enjoyed a world-leading 60 per cent grid share of wind and solar.
Woodside warned on oil plans
The offshore petroleum regulator is investigating the disposal of old oil equipment by Woodside Petroleum.
Seven-year sweep yields galactic map
Australian researchers have created a new database of over 3,000 galaxies.
Sydney coal plan cut off
The NSW planning commission has rejected the proposed expansion of a coal mine beneath Sydney's drinking water catchment.
Big spend on amphibious fleet
Reports say $800 million will be spent upgrading the Australian Army’s amphibious vessels.
PM edges toward net zero
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has taken a tiny step towards a target of net zero emissions by 2050.
Builders make big donations
Property developers have made $54.15 million in political donations since 1999.
Magnetar pole flip spotted
Local researchers have spotted bizarre, never-before-seen activity from one of the strongest magnets in the Universe.
State launches new laws for old sites
The Victorian Government is introducing legislation to stop development on a property if heritage buildings are illegally demolished.