Archived News for Engineering Professionals - February, 2019
Insiders have exposed apparent flaws in the construction of Sydney’s Opal Tower.
Approved coal project threatened
NSW Labor says it may scrap the Wallarah 2 coal project, despite it having gained federal approval.
CO2 scrubbers improved
Researchers have developed a new way to remove carbon dioxide from coal-burning power plant emissions.
Energy underwriting plans proceed
The Federal Government says it received a strong response to the "registration of interest" phase of new power plans.
Huawei issues assurance in WA
The WA Government has demanded assurances from embattled tech firm Huawei that it can deliver on a $200 million project.
Labor promises NBN improvements
The ALP may write down the value of the NBN to make access more affordable.
Low-power light reactions tested
RMIT experts say using solar power to drive chemical manufacturing would lead to enormous energy savings.
Optus 5G goes live
Optus has switched on a 5G home broadband site, making it Australia’s first commercial 5G outfit.
RMS IT deal goes to India
An Indian firm has been awarded a controversial NSW Government IT outsourcing deal.