Archived News for Engineering Professionals - April, 2023
A review has highlighted issues with Australia’s delayed and over-budget inland rail project.
Gas issues shift
The ACCC's latest report on the east coast gas market shows an improvement in the outlook for the remainder of 2023.
Green supply chain outlined
Big firms behind Australia’s heavy industry supply chains say it could transition to net zero emissions.
Hydrogen plan costs expand
Concerns have been raised about a major hydrogen project involving Victorian coal.
Tesla eyes China site
Electric car manufacturer Tesla has announced plans to open a new ‘Megafactory’ in Shanghai.
Brisbane build blows out
Queensland's biggest infrastructure project, the Brisbane Cross River Rail, will open three months later and cost $6.3 billion, $960 million more than initially planned.
King spruiks mine work
The federal resources minister has urged students concerned about the environment to pursue jobs in mining.
Court to rule on climate needs
The International Court of Justice will soon determine states' legal and financial obligations to prevent climate harm.
Hat passed for Ranger works
Shares are being sold to pay for the rehabilitation of the Ranger uranium mine in Kakadu.
Key names call for cuts
Giants of Australian industry have joined the call for emissions reductions.
Green light for gold mine
Regis Resources has received conditional approval for its McPhillamy's Gold Mine in Blayney, near Bathurst, from an independent planning panel in NSW's Central West.
Land fight turns to banks
Banks have been targeted in a legal complaint about human rights and mining.
New brain sensors tested
Experts are working on a sensor that could someday enable “mind-controlled” robots.
3D-printed hearts tested
Engineers are working on custom, 3D-printed hearts that look and pump just like the real thing.
New fuel site looms
Backers are lining up for a $400 million sustainable aviation fuel factory in Queensland.