Engineering and Project Management News
The Albanese Government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at making Australia a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI).
Local rover set for Moon mission
An Australian consortium has been chosen to deliver the nation’s first lunar rover.
New sleepers studied
Finnish researchers have found a way to make railways more environmentally sustainable.
Body heat tapped for power
Queensland engineers are looking to power wearable devices with body heat.
Path opens for lab-grown quail
Draft standards for assessing lab-grown meat have been proposed, beginning with cell-cultured quail meat.
Nuclear plan lands
The Coalition’s nuclear energy plan promises billions in savings - but skips the fine print.
CEFC backs critical transition
Australia's mining sector is getting a green makeover with US$75 million in CEFC funding.
Rio Tinto bids big on lithium
Rio Tinto is investing $2.5 billion to significantly expand its Rincon lithium project in Argentina.
Quantum tolerance pushed
Google has announced a major advancement in quantum computing with its new chip, Willow.
Serco replacement picked
The Federal Government has awarded a $2.3 billion detention contract to the Australian arm of a company linked to controversy in the US.
Big funds for rare earths hub
The Australian Government has put up $475 million to develop the Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery in Western Australia.
New sub probe launched
After less than 18 months of operation, Australia's $368 billion submarine agency is under review.
BHP boss calls for change
BHP says Australia's mining future hinges on rocks, reforms, and racing against global rivals.
Nuclear low in CSIRO ranking
A CSIRO report again shows renewables are a far cheaper option than nuclear.
Dam power date pushed back
Queensland’s flagship hydro project is facing soaring costs and slipping deadlines.
Water harvesting refined
Japanese researchers have introduced a new method for capturing water from the air.
Stats back bigger efforts
Australia has made progress in its efforts to combat climate change, but the road ahead remains steep.
Santos costs ordered
Santos has won $9 million in court costs from environmental lawyers who challenged a planned pipeline.