Archived News for Engineering Professionals
A Chinese researcher believes that there might be a way to halt all future plant extinctions.
Snowy delays mount
Snowy Hydro has announced a delay of up to two years for its Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project ...
BCA slams union plan
The business sector is not happy with the government’s plan for unions to oversee a workplace watchdog.
Mine lake plan questioned
Conservationists are concerned about plans to turn an old coal mine into a lake.
Significance tests for big builds
Australia’s $120 billion infrastructure program will be subject to a review using the metric of ‘national significance’.
Sound tech sensors tested
Couches, tables, sleeves and more can turn into a high-fidelity input device for computers using a new sensing system ...
Thales pleads guilty to vehicle crush
Defence contractor Thales Australia has pleaded guilty in a Victorian court to the death of a worker.
Feds to buy radar firm
Australia could nationalise a critical Defence radar maker for security purposes.
Gas cap to continue
The Albanese government has announced plans to extend its price cap on wholesale gas prices.
Lab lungs laid out
Scientists have developed a step-by-step blueprint to create advanced human lung models in the lab.
Origin secures wind deal
Origin Energy is partnering with Renewable Energy Systems (RESS) to develop two offshore wind projects in Gippsland.
Big cheques for old heads
A legion of retired US military leaders have picked up work as consultants to Australia’s Navy.
Military billions outlined
The Albanese government has committed $3.8 billion to strengthen the country’s northern defences as part of a new response to the threat posed by China.
Big deal for Gatto-linked firm
A company owned by the daughter of Australian underworld figure Mick Gatto has won a $222 million road upgrade project from the Victorian government.
Gold sheets improve implants
A thin, flexible gold sensor has the potential to unlock the next generation of implantable medical devices.
Liquid metal circuits tested
A new metallic coating can repair itself, repel dangerous bacteria and even monitor a person’s heart.
New tech for water splits
The rise of hydrogen as an important future renewable energy source is accelerating – and South Australian researchers have taken a step forwards in understanding the stability of photocatalysts for water splitting to improve potential production methods.
Porter fund coming
Victoria has pledged to pay out approximately $15 million to affected by the Porter Davis collapse ...
Whitehaven goes for smaller digs
Whitehaven Coal has announced a $150 million investment in a smaller version of its Vickery project ...