Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Pole chargers backed
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is funding a trial of electric vehicle chargers on street side power poles.
Robo-signing funded
Australian experts have launched a project to teach defence force robots to read hand gestures.
State link submissions sought
Officials have called for submissions on the planned Victoria to New South Wales interconnector.
Tech boost planned
The Federal Government has come up with a new plan to address skill shortages and grow the local tech sector.
Rail loop benefit questioned
Analysis of Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop suggests the project's cost could outweigh its benefit.
Martian rock dating planned
Australian researchers are analysing the first datable Mars rock samples.
Avocado seed snacks tested
Engineers are looking to turn discarded avocado seeds into a tasty snack.
Concrete doped with PPE
Australian engineers have developed a method to use disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) to make concrete stronger.
Exploration stats expand
Official stats show there has been an increase in mining exploration across Australia.
CSIRO central to Moon missions
Australian equipment and knowledge will help NASA return to the Moon.
Energy worker agency raised
The Greens want a new government authority to aid the transition to renewable energy in fossil fuel heartlands.
Santos halts Barossa drill
Santos has paused drilling in the offshore Barossa gas field while it waits on a federal court decision.
Shell settling Prelude issues
Shell and workers’ unions have reached agreement in the Prelude gas facility industrial dispute.
MMI contracts kept
Labor has criticised the previous government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative announcements, but will allow ...
Feds open gas fields
The Federal Government has opened up large new offshore gas exploration and storage areas.
Coral window widened
Australian scientists have, for the first time, bred captive corals months outside of their natural reproductive window.
Damned dam defended
Nationals MPs are defending a NSW dam project plagued by cost blowouts and a poor business case.