Archived News for Engineering Professionals - June, 2021
British engineers have developed new inflatable, shape-changing spinal implants.
New fields opposed by locals
Anger is mounting after the Federal Government opened up oil and gas exploration neater the Twelve Apostles.
Vic. backs hydrogen sites
The Victorian Government is contributing $14 million to a battery facility and a regional hydrogen hub at university campuses.
Fool's gold yields real atoms
Curtin University research has found tiny amounts of gold can be trapped inside pyrite, commonly known as ‘fool’s gold’.
Forrest offloads on Santos plans
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has slammed plans to develop a new gas field in the Timor Sea.
NT turf grant slammed
A corruption watchdog has found the NT approved a $12 million grant that did not follow proper processes.
Support grows for mine site inquiry
An inquiry could be held into widespread sexual harassment on mine sites.
ARENA aids Rio improvement
Rio Tinto is receiving government funds to investigate whether its alumina refining could be improved with renewable hydrogen.
Big green hub knocked back
The federal environment minister has ruled that a giant renewable energy hub in WA is “clearly unacceptable”.
CEFC backs green builds
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is backing some of the most energy-efficient houses ever built in Australia.
Defence denies UFO-watch
The US has released a report on Pentagon-documented UFOs, while Australia says it is not looking for aliens.
Space trips launching soon
Virgin Galactic has gained US government approval to launch customers into space.
Coal boss bails on uni post
Former Nationals leader Mark Vaile has been pushed out of the University of Newcastle over his links to the coal sector.
Twiggy buys slice of salmon
Mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has bought a 7.33 per cent stake in Tasmanian salmon company Huon Aquaculture.
Cracks hold back Sydney buyers
Buyers have been blocked from moving into new Sydney apartments after “extensive signs of cracking” ...
New tests for high-tech cement
A new kind of ‘smart cement’ could be used for more durable roads and cities.
No jail for Witness K
A whistleblower has been spared jail time after revealing Australia bugged a foreign government to benefit Woodside.
ARENA changes challenged
A Coalition-controlled committee says proposed changes to ARENA may be illegal.