Archived News for Engineering Professionals
A new ‘hydrogen highway’ agreement has been signed by NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
Carbon credits dubbed "rort"
A whistleblower has emerged from the authority set up to monitor the government's Emissions Reduction Fund.
Big dam money 'guaranteed'
The Federal Government says it will put up a staggering $5.4 billion for a new dam in north Queensland.
Bug wings shred bacteria
The bacteria-shredding wings of insects have inspired new antibacterial packaging.
Locals keen for UK deal
Businesses are hoping to find more skilled workers when the Australia-UK free trade agreement comes into force.
Tough times hit Boral's bottom line
Building supplier Boral has taken a big hit from floods and fuel prices.
CEFC shifts off solar
The chief of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) says green hydrogen investments will pay off, eventually.
Green light for Liddell battery
AGL has secured approval for a 500 megawatt (MW) battery at the Liddell coal power plant.
Locals protect space tech
Australian researchers have helped develop advanced microelectronics that are resistant to harsh radiation in space.
Newcrest building gold twin
A major miner is building a real-time digital twin of a gold mine in NSW.
CSIRO backs rail savings
CSIRO says Australia could save over $200 million in transport costs per year by using inland rail.
Disaster fund described
The architects of a $10 billion cyclone reinsurance pool say a similar fund is needed for other natural disasters.
Energy boss slams Snowy plan
An experienced energy industry figure has described Snowy 2.0 as a $10 billion white elephant.
High-tech pipe coating tested
A new ‘smart coating’ is being developed that can remove mercury from water while also protecting the inside of pipes.
State silent on dam costs
The NSW Government is staying quiet on the cost of planned drought security projects.
Tests tune particle passage
Australian researchers are working on ways to improve the passage of high-tech nano-particles through the body.