Archived News for Engineering Professionals - August, 2022
Researchers say new seawater-derived cement could decarbonise the concrete industry.
BHP slams QLD hike
BHP has blamed Queensland’s royalty scheme for its decision to pause new coal investments in the state.
Dark matter lab coming
A new lab could make regional Victoria a hot spot in the hunt for dark matter.
Safeguard talks launched
The Australian government is consulting industry and broader stakeholders on its emissions reduction rules.
Silence over Chinese port deal
Defence is keeping its national security review of a Chinese-owned company's lease of Darwin Port secret.
EV incentives considered
The Albanese government is considering imposing carbon emissions rules on new car sales to boost electric vehicle take-up.
PBO predicts steep rail cost
New analysis suggests building and running Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop will cost about $200 billion.
WA pays for innovation demo
The WA government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote its innovation capability.
Fossil reductions deemed weak
Emissions reductions by fossil fuels giant will still overshoot the 1.5°C warming limit in the Paris Agreement, experts say.
Plant study hub started
A new hub has been created to train the next generation of plant scientists to tackle the growing threats of climate change ...
Building cop's letter revealed
Details of former NSW building commissioner David Chandler's resignation have been sent to ICAC.
Energy MPs reach agreement
Australia’s federal, state and territory energy ministers have voted to focus on emissions reduction as an energy goal.
Tyre concrete tested
Engineers have discovered a way to replace all of the conventional aggregates in concrete with rubber from discarded tyres.
ARENA funds steam test
ARENA is funding a pilot project to generate steam from stored thermal energy.
CEFC backs QLD connection
The federal government is paying to connect a massive new Queensland wind farm to the national grid.
Google fined for hidden location
Google has been ordered to pay $60 million for misleading consumers.
Hydro-cell charging enhanced
Australian researchers have developed a faster charging hydrogen fuel cell.
Big start for new computer
Australia’s newest supercomputer is off to a running start, producing a highly detailed image of a supernova on its first day.
Deepwater spill still seen
Traces of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill were still detectable in 2020.