Archived News for Engineering Professionals
A timeline has been set for the approval of the Santos Narrabri gas project.
Morrison outlines IR moves
The Prime Minister is pushing IR changes as a method to get the Australian economy moving after COVID-19.
New team for high-tech subs
A new partnership aims to install specialised 3D-printers on submarines.
SA set for space hub
South Australia will be the site of Australia’s space mission control, forming the heart of the nation’s first space hub.
AEMO engages on future moves
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is working with the renewable energy industry to develop priorities for Australia’s energy transition.
Bendy electrodes for next-gen tech
Australian researchers have developed a new type of flexible, recyclable electrodes for next-generation technology.
CO2 turned useful
Engineers are converting carbon dioxide emissions into chemical building blocks for fuel and plastics.
COVID could show local strength
The Federal Health Minister says Australia's COVID-19 studies could make it a leader in future medical research and clinical trials.
Locals design anti-mine 'bot
Australian scientists are designing robots to detect and deactivate landmines.
Wastewater fuel funds raised
Millions have been raised for a new wastewater-to-renewable hydrogen project.
Giant satellite gets set
After years of design and prototyping, experts are ready to build the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) in Western Australia – set to be the world’s largest telescope.
Gas pause rejected
The NSW Government has voted down a bill to temporarily stop coal seam gas activity.
Gas spikes at inactive mine
An exclusion zone has been set up after repeated gas incidents at a Queensland coal mine.
More cultural sites at risk
Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt says no Aboriginal site should ever be damaged by mining, but another could be on the block.
Nanosheets for purification
Australian nuclear scientists have created ultrathin nanosheets that can separate ions from water.
Atoms assembled in new way
Australian researchers have come up with a high-tech way to assemble single nanoparticles for futuristic devices.
Big rush for hydrogen funds
Authorities have welcomed a wave of interest in building Australia’s first commercial scale hydrogen projects.
Former heads back carbon price
Former senior public servants have called for a carbon price to be brought back.