Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Defence contractor Thales has been charged over the death of a worker at a manufacturing facility in Victoria.
Union fined for illegal picket
The CFMEU and a subcontractor have been fined over illegal picketing at an Adelaide construction site.
Bacteria fuel launching in labs
Researchers in the US are trying to use the special properties of bacteria to make jet fuel.
Methane mix enhanced
Binding methane with metal could be a new way to recycle the potent fossil fuel.
New hope for organ storage
Australian scientists have made an exciting cryopreservation discovery that could improve organ storage.
US court kneecaps EPA
The US Supreme Court has significantly weakened the nation’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Bowen goes for carbon review
The federal government has launched an expert review of Australia’s carbon credit system.
Human weather links reviewed
A new review looks at how much of the world’s extreme weather is down to human-driven climate change.
Snowy releases cause concern
The need for more power from Snowy Hydro has prompted flooding fears for farmers.
Flood rebuild stats revealed
New stats show the insurance bill for February floods in NSW and QLD has reached $4.8 billion.
Qantas seeks sweetened cut
Qantas is threatening workers over what has been called a “bribe” to accept a new pay deal.
AEMO ends market play
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has restored the National Electricity Market (NEM) to full operation ...
Big warning on hydro-leaks
Scientists are warning that hydrogen fuel could make climate change worse.
NASA makes NT launch
NASA has launched its first rocket from the new Arnhem Space Centre in the Northern Territory.
State body rejects coal plan
A NSW government agency has come out against a proposed coal mine extension.