Archived News for Engineering Professionals - February, 2024
CSIRO has unveiled a groundbreaking new gene-screening technology to boost crop disease resistance.
Big scheme dubbed 'pork barrel'
The NSW Auditor-General has criticised the lack of a business case in the state’s $5 billion WestInvest program.
Asteroid smack reviewed
A NASA mission to hit an asteroid with a rocket appears to have knocked it off course.
Miner makes Section 18 bid
An Indigenous group has expressed “profound disappointment” about plans to disturb heritage sites in WA.
Formwork firm in tax claim
The ATO is investigating claims of a major tax fraud in the construction industry.
Steel remixed for strength
Australian researchers are a step closer to understanding hydrogen’s greatest challenge.
New gas gets going
EnergyAustralia has officially fired up its $300 million Tallawarra B gas plant in the Illawarra - launching New South Wales' first new gas station in a decade.
SA deal for big builds
The South Australian government has announced a hydrogen agreement with GFG Alliance.
Turnbull pushes Hunter works
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is advocating for the development of two pumped hydro energy projects in the Upper Hunter Valley.
WA gas plan slammed
A parliamentary inquiry in WA has concluded that the state's domestic gas policy is “no longer fit for purpose”.
CUDA coming to Pawsey
The Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre has made a deal with NVIDIA to enhance its quantum computing capabilities.
Musk plugs brain link
Elon Musk says the first human recipient of Neuralink’s brain chip can now control a computer mouse solely through thought.
Ship spending to shoot up
The Albanese Government has announced plans to revamp the Royal Australian Navy's capabilities amidst a nearly $20 billion cost overrun in the future frigate project.
Biggest black hole spotted
Australian astronomers have identified the fastest-growing black hole recorded to date...
New China base questioned
The establishment of China’s fifth research station in Antarctica has sparked concerns about Australia's preparedness.
Exchange sued on green claim
The London Metal Exchange (LME) is being sued for allegedly ignoring environmental impacts.