Archived News for Engineering Professionals - April, 2024
A big player in the energy sector says Australians will pay more for power.
ARENA backs better metals
Federal government funding will boost hydrogen and low emissions iron and steel research.
Coal mine ownership shifts
After the exit of a Chinese backer, Stanmore Coal has acquired full ownership of Queensland's Eagle Downs mine.
Hydro milestones marked
Queensland has announced milestones with two significant projects: the Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro project and the Gladstone hydrogen facility.
Icebreaker issues grow
Serious issues have limited the operations of Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker.
Processing suggested for Darwin hub
The possibility of new fossil fuel activities have stirred controversy in the Northern Territory.
Woodside stares down green revolt
Woodside Energy is at a crossroads with environmentalists and investors over its climate strategies.
Big bump for QLD tradies
The minimum pay for the average Queensland construction worker on civil projects has been increased to over $200,000 a year.
Local focus for new funds
Anthony Albanese has unveiled a new effort to reshape Australia's economic and industrial framework.
Japan to link with AUKUS effort
Japan is set to enhance its defence technology collaboration with Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States through its participation in the AUKUS pact's second pillar.
Fossil rise seen since Paris
Most fossil fuel companies have ramped up production since the signing of the Paris Agreement, a new study finds.
Visionary physicist passes
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, whose work led to the discovery of the Higgs boson, has passed away ...
Builders recoil at fairer deals
The developer’s lobby says union-friendly IR laws could see Australia miss its ambitious national housing target.
Flush tech to reduce spread
Korean researchers have developed an innovative toilet flushing system designed to combat the spread of bacteria in bathrooms.
Robo-vision jumbled
Australian researchers have developed new technology that scrambles images fed to robots in a bid to enhance security.
Combet speaks on power shift
Greg Combet, incoming chair of the Net Zero Economy Agency, has urged a “just transition” for coal workers in the shift to renewable power.
Letter urges art protection
A long list of prominent people are speaking out against major gas works.
New method for critical search
New techniques could help Australia find resources critical to its net-zero goals.