Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Darwin link progressed
New infrastructure will soon see a dramatic boost to Darwin’s internet access.
Smell tech boosts reality
Researchers have added a new dimension to the world of virtual reality - smell.
Big funds for hydrogen
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest could be one of the federal budget’s biggest winners.
Farm gas standard set
CSIRO has launched a new standard for assessing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
Science spending outlined
This year’s federal budget for science has been described as “business as usual”.
Asbestos scuttle begins
The West Australian government has commenced the demolition of Wittenoom, a ghost town that was once a hub for asbestos mining.
High tech flows shift
Engineers have come up with a new twist on chirality, extending the concept of directionality.
NASA boosts cyclone tracking
NASA has launched two small satellites to help track tropical cyclones from a base in New Zealand.
Survey shows cost pain
Builders are trying to avoid having to absorb costs by using tighter contracts, but are still paying more.
Broad slams green plans
Former CEO of Snowy Hydro, Paul Broad, has described the Australian Government's green energy plans as “bullshit”.
Gas ban basis questioned
The Northern Territory government has given the green light to full-scale gas production in the Beetaloo Basin, five years after lifting a moratorium on fracking.
State enjoys coal boon
Queensland's raised coal royalty is expected to provide an $8 billion boost to the state budget.
Sydney sites set for refresh
This week's budget includes funding to repair the ‘neglected’ sites of Sydney Harbour.
VNI inquiry proposed
Opponents want an inquiry into the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West) renewable energy project.
AI decodes thoughts
New AI technology has been developed that can translate brain scans into words and sentences ...
CSG health issues reviewed
CSIRO researchers have explored the influence of coal seam gas activity on human health.