Archived News for Engineering Professionals
A Federal Court ruling allows coal and gas projects to continue ignoring the impacts of their emissions.
PRRT path open
Oil and gas producers have expressed relief after the Albanese government reached an agreement with the Greens.
SA signs AUKUS deal
South Australia and Maryland have formalised a significant collaboration aimed at developing the skilled workforce needed for the AUKUS program.
Santos case conduct probed
The conduct of the Environmental Defenders Office in a court case with Santos has been reviewed.
State swells big battery
The Queensland Government has announced a major expansion of Stanwell's Central Queensland battery energy storage system.
Victoria backs biotech
The Victorian Government has announced a $5 million investment in the development of life-saving innovations.
ATSE seeks serious research
Advocates say sustained momentum is needed for technological change in Australia.
Space spend questioned
The Victorian Government has invested $37 million in a US space tourism company.
Tech spend aimed at AI
About $2.8 billion in technology investments are included in the 2024 federal budget...
Fouling tested for better chemicals
New methods could allow the chemical industry to make better use of water.
Mind-reading tech tested
A new mind-reading device is capable of decoding words that people are thinking but not vocalising.
Quantum coherence extended
Australian researchers have assisted what could be a major quantum computing advance.
Shale collusion alleged
The United States shale oil industry faces lawsuits and regulatory actions over alleged collusion to manipulate prices.
Company fined for fire
Electricity distributor Powercor has been ordered to pay a $2.1 million fine after failing to maintain vegetation around power lines.
Health fund topped up
Researchers are invited to apply for a share in a new $160 million medical research fund.
Icy inquiry backs new ship
An inquiry report has slammed the “bewildering” budget overspend in Australia’s Antarctic mission.
Powerful split in big policies
While Labor has put the focus back on gas, the Coalition is holding on to its nuclear ambitions.