Wind and solar may be currently leading the way in Australia’s renewable energy race, but there’s another contender lurking in the nation’s oceans.
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Tasmanian turbine technology trials underway
Tidal energy technology is being trialled for the first time in Tasmania. Researchers believe the technology has the potential to be among the cheapest forms of renewable energy, as well as a range of other benefits.
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First solar farm in community renewables project joins the grid
The first commercial solar farm in a project aiming to provide options for Australia’s struggling vignerons has gone live.
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Aussie engineers make waves in quantum computing
Two UNSW professors have won global awards for their contribution to quantum computing, a field which is becoming increasingly important for industry.
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“It’s time for engineers to step up”
Australia’s Chief Scientist, Alan Finkel, has called for engineers to step up and be thought leaders. He has shared his vision for 2025, where government and corporate bodies recognise the importance of engineers in improving business and Australian public life.
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Foreign spies the culprit of BoM hack
Last year’s hack of the Australian Bureau of Meteorology has been attributed to a foreign power, according to a new report from the Australian Cyber Security Centre.
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Aussies are embracing self-driving cars, study shows
A new study has shown that Australians are warming up to self-driving vehicles, with the majority stating that they would like a self-driving car to transport them when they don’t feel up to driving themselves.
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Victorian cyber security hub to create 140 jobs
The CSIRO’s digital research unit Data61 has opened its Cyber Security and Innovation Hub, which is expected to create 140 jobs over the next three years.
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2nd NBN satellite launched; broadband for regional Australia
NBN's second satellite has been successfully launched into space. It is expected to play a role in providing broadband to 400,000 homes and businesses in regional Australia.
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Aussie-made autonomous car is “10 years ahead”
The first autonomous car to be made in Australia has been unveiled in Victoria this week, with the manufacturers claiming it is 10 years ahead of other autonomous cars on the market.
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