Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Rheem has received government funding to see if it can store excess solar with hot water systems.
SA leads green grid share
In the past 12 months, South Australia has enjoyed a world-leading 60 per cent grid share of wind and solar.
Woodside warned on oil plans
The offshore petroleum regulator is investigating the disposal of old oil equipment by Woodside Petroleum.
Seven-year sweep yields galactic map
Australian researchers have created a new database of over 3,000 galaxies.
Sydney coal plan cut off
The NSW planning commission has rejected the proposed expansion of a coal mine beneath Sydney's drinking water catchment.
Big spend on amphibious fleet
Reports say $800 million will be spent upgrading the Australian Army’s amphibious vessels.
PM edges toward net zero
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has taken a tiny step towards a target of net zero emissions by 2050.
Builders make big donations
Property developers have made $54.15 million in political donations since 1999.
Magnetar pole flip spotted
Local researchers have spotted bizarre, never-before-seen activity from one of the strongest magnets in the Universe.
State launches new laws for old sites
The Victorian Government is introducing legislation to stop development on a property if heritage buildings are illegally demolished.
Kean laments lack of settings
The NSW Government says uncertainty is holding back grid-scale battery projects.
SA scores double win
South Australia has achieved a double victory - running on 100 per cent renewable energy while boasting the cheapest ...
Big cable plan moving
Progress has been made on a planned $22 billion cable from the NT to Singapore.
Data61 testing key data tool
Experts are working on new privacy tools to protect government databases.
City helped by Swedish link
The Victorian city of Warrnambool has linked with a Swedish counterpart to work on a solar-to-hydrogen technology exchange.
Nano-boost for old imaging
Australian scientists have discovered a new way to make the invisible visible.
NSW ticks tunnel plans
The NSW Government has granted approval for the Western Harbour Tunnel - the city's third harbour crossing.
State rejects dam "crumbs"
A Brazilian state government has rejected a settlement offer by mining company Vale SA over a deadly dam disaster.