Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Australian engineers are working on new technology that could give night vision abilities to normal glasses.
State funds BlueScope work
The NSW Government is funding the refurbishment of BlueScope’s plate mill at Port Kembla.
Unions link in NSW
The Australian Workers Union (AWU) and the Mining and Energy Union (MEU) have announced...
Beach approved for offshore gas
The Victorian government has approved a new gas extraction project near the Twelve Apostles, the first of its kind in over a decade.
Locals back Jabiluka call
The Northern Territory government has issued a two-year order to halt mining and exploration at Jabiluka, an uranium operation within Kakadu National Park.
New plans for old rigs
Chevron and Esso have both announced plans to address their decommissioned oil rigs off the coast of Australia.
Santos slapped for gas breaches
The Federal Court has ordered Santos to pay a $2,750,000 penalty for violations of the National Gas Rules.
Serco slammed for COVID standards
The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) has criticised Serco, the private operator of Australia’s icebreaker RSV Nuyina, for not adhering to strict COVID-19 vaccination protocols.
Meta making translation tool
Meta has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool capable of translating 200 different languages, including many that are under-resourced.
ANU tests new desal
ANU scientists have developed a novel, cost-effective method for desalinating seawater using heat.
CCS ban for northern basin
The Queensland Government has announced a ban on carbon capture and storage (CCS) in its section of the Great Artesian Basin.
Ship rule drives accidental change
A new study suggests shipping emissions regulation may have led to ocean warming.
Construction delays counted
Australia faces a significant delay in housing construction, with 37,074 approved dwellings yet to commence.
Gene-editor shrunk
Researchers say gene-editing technology can be reduced in size and delivered by a virus.
Japanese giants admit failures
Toyota, Honda, Mazda and Yamaha have admitted to safety test mishandling.
Pollution toll tallied
Scientists say pollution presents a greater threat to global health than war, terrorism, and a range of diseases combined.
Big backing for hydrogen hub
The NSW Government has granted planning approval for a $207.6 million hydrogen hub in the Hunter region.
CEFC enhancing green loans
The CEFC has announced its first commitment under the $1 billion Household Energy Upgrades Fund (HEUF).
Data link for consumer power
New funding is set to create a data exchange for consumer energy resources.
Experts plot EV shift
Researchers have outlined five key steps needed to accelerate Australia’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs).