Archived News for Engineering Professionals - July, 2020
There is a strong call for the Federal Government to tax the fossil fuel industry for a climate disaster fund.
Academy calls for extreme focus
The Australian Academy of Science will this week tell a Senate committee that Australia must deal with extreme weather events much more effectively.
Social spend suggested
Instead of helping with expensive renovations, the Federal Government is being urged to build social housing.
Workers' comp rorts uncovered
A deep investigation of Australia’s $60 billion workers’ compensation system has uncovered widespread mismanagement.
Zircon site saved
A remote patch of WA scrubland has been added to the National Heritage List in order to protect some truly ancient crystals.
'Specific' grant questioned
There are calls for an inquiry into how Shine Energy secured a $4 million grant for a coal plant study.
5G 'telesurgery' tested
An Italian surgeon has successfully performed remote surgery on a cadaver 15 kilometres away.
Maps checked for AV future
Australian researchers are looking at the new data required for the next age of transport.
New group for green chains
Some of Australian biggest companies are coming together to work towards net zero emissions in their supply chains.
New method for battery graphite
Researchers in WA have unexpectedly discovered a new way to make an essential material for lithium ion batteries.
Protons flow for energy tech
Researchers have discovered new materials that can conduct protons, which could be key to next-generation hydrogen fuel cells.
Creativity key to STEM too
A local researcher is pushing for Australian schools and universities to increase their emphasis on teaching creativity.
Cyclone watch enhanced
Advanced new modelling could protect vulnerable communities from flood and storm damage.
Cathedral lead spread assessed
Soil testing has found that nearly a tonne of lead was dumped by the Notre Dame fire.
Company charged over Dreamworld deaths
Dreamworld's parent company Ardent Leisure has been charged ...
EPBC Act linked to decline
A federal review of Australia’s key environmental law has called for a new independent regulator to be created.
CSIRO deal for bendy screens
CSIRO has bought into a company to help it produce flexible phone screens and other high-tech products.
CSIRO gas links questioned
Experts have raised concerns that the CSIRO has been compromised by its relationship with the CSG industry.