Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The Federal Government says it will underwrite Alcoa's giant Victorian smelter to ensure stability during peak power-usage periods.
Blueprint lays green path
Authorities say the COVID-19 recovery period is a good time for one state to focus on sustainability.
IPC approves coal over water
NSW’s Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has green-lit the expansion of a coal mine above Sydney’s water catchment.
Science rains from passing probe
A Japanese space capsule has landed in outback South Australia, packed with samples from a distant asteroid.
Water deals boost building
SA Water says it is providing buoyancy to the state’s construction sector with a range of new projects.
Basslink pays for cable fail
Basslink has been ordered to pay the Tasmanian Government almost $40 million in compensation...
Lab-grown diamonds detailed
Scientists have made diamonds in a laboratory at room temperature, in a matter of minutes.
BOM influence alleged
Reports say global energy giants have influenced Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).
Solar fires spotted
Authorities are cracking down after a spike in solar panel-related house fires in NSW.
States praised for green goals
The UN has thanked Australian states for their net zero commitments, but not the Federal Government.
Climate risks extend to rich
A new report finds no country – whether rich or poor – is immune from the health impacts of worsening climate change.
LNG controls concern firms
Australia’s big east coast LNG exporters will soon face formal price controls for the first time.
China plumbs deepest sea
A Chinese research submarine has reached one of the deepest spots on the planet.
Database aims to boost fusion
Researchers have created a database of electron-molecule reactions in the pursuit of nuclear fusion power.
Locals make massive star-map
An Australian telescope has scanned over 3 million galaxies to create a new atlas of the Universe.
Military 'waste' alleged
Australia’s military and defence spending is reaching an eye-watering level.
Uranium labelled unhelpful
It appears unlikely that Victoria will change its stance on uranium mining.
Big boost for heat-power
Australian researchers say their new breakthrough could unlock body-heat powered personal devices.