Archived News for Engineering Professionals - June, 2018
The NSW Government is spending $880 million to digitise the state’s train signal system.
Social Services seeks new tech
The Department of Social Services is preparing to ‘hyperconverge’ its infrastructure.
UQ solar gets green light
The approval of a solar farm on prime agricultural land in Queensland has left some locals “extremely disappointed”.
Gas firm gets big bid
Australia's largest gas network operator APA has received a $13 billion takeover bid.
Australia interjects in cable project
The Federal Government says it will help build undersea data cables for the Solomon Islands, thwarting a big Chinese firm’s plans.
'Smelling' laser to seek disease
Australian researchers have created a laser that can “smell” different gases.
Big Paris plans could fall short
The Australia Institute says both Labor and Liberal pollution reduction targets for 2030 will not see ...
New tech to pull fuel from air
Researchers are working to make fuel out of carbon dioxide pulled from the sky.
Water-harvest design improved
US researchers have created a device that can extract water from dry desert air, without using an external fuel source.
Wind farm group goes almost nowhere
Tony Abbott’s expert group on the health impacts of wind turbines has done very little.
Women wanted for STEM gap
Authorities want women to help fill a shortage in homegrown engineering skill.
Adani protestors hit Wagners site
Anti-Adani protestors have targeted Queensland engineering firm Wagners.
Experts issue solar warning
Energy Networks Australia says solar rooftop has flooded the network in Queensland.
Global prize for local science
A UNSW researcher has become the first Australian to win the prestigious Global Energy Prize, worth more than $820,000.
Green help for SA industries
South Australia's mining lobby has signed a renewable energy deal it hopes will help slash power bills.
Hospital solar to help health bills
A NSW hospital is installing what will be the largest rooftop solar panel system on any healthcare facility in the country.
Lithium plant to revive rural centre
Plans have been revealed for a new lithium refinery in WA’s Goldfields.
New blackspot round launched
The Federal Government has created an extra $25 million mobile blackspot funding round.
Tech plant slammed in labour report
Tech giant Amazon and manufacturer Foxconn have been criticised over harsh working conditions at a plant in China.
Telstra fixes cut cable
Telstra has moved to repair fibre optic cables in Sydney that were accidentally cut, knocking out some broadband and ADSL services.