Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The WA Government has exceeded its budget to keep a failing coal mine afloat.
Dark energy sensor lights up
Australians have helped gather the first insights from an Australian instrument that measures dark energy.
High tech grants coming
The Federal Government says the first round of quantum feasibility grants will be ready in early 2024.
Big boost for Burdekin
The Queensland government has announced a $1 billion investment to enhance the capacity of the Burdekin Falls Dam.
Docs sign gas letter
Paediatricians and federal independent MP Monique Ryan are urging the Northern Territory (NT) government to withdraw its support for a full-scale fracking industry.
Ernest extension sought
Evolution Mining says it wants to extend the operation of its copper and gold mine for an additional 17 years.
Global energy issues detailed
A new report shows that globally, 675 million people still have no access to electricity, and 2.3 billion use polluting fuels to cook.
Miners seek 'critical' status
Big miners are pushing to have their products recognised as nationally significant.
Nuclear transfer prepped
US Congress has taken a significant step toward facilitating the transfer of highly classified military intelligence to Australia.
Pole poverty outlined
A lack of action on transmission wires could be driving up power bills for consumers.
Snowy pledges tunnel return
Snowy Hydro says it should be able to resume construction on its massive pumped hydro project in six weeks ...
Origin buyer lays out case
Brookfield is pushing ahead with its $18.7 billion takeover bid for Origin Energy, amid questions about its tax avoidance.
Defence seeks STEM women
The Defence Department has announced a recruitment drive with a 50 per cent target for attracting experienced female professionals in STEM fields.
Robo-vision boosted
Researchers have developed a unique and improved approach to the way robots see, with the aim of making a cheap and reliable positioning system.
Emission sweep shows issues
Analysis suggests some mines are emitting much more than they said they would.
New fibre sets record
Australian engineers have helped cram together 19 cores to make the world’s fastest optical fibre.
Thin skin sensors for better tests
Engineers have discovered a way to create flexible electronic systems on ultra-thin skin-like materials.