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Chief Scientist & Engineer calls for tougher insurance regime for CSG industry
Chief Scientist & Engineer calls for tougher insurance regime for CSG industry

Professor Mary O'Kane recommends Government strengthen industry requirements; create environmental rehabilitation fund.

Newcastle engineer recognised with respected prize for global breakthrough in mineral processing
Newcastle engineer recognised with respected prize for global breakthrough in mineral processing

Top gong for engineer who oversaw construction of Sydney icon, revolutionised industry
Top gong for engineer who oversaw construction of Sydney icon, revolutionised industry

Small-scale hydropower under the microscope at Sydney workshop
Small-scale hydropower under the microscope at Sydney workshop

Experts consider suitability of small-scale hydropower projects as energy source; the cost; and possible environmental impacts.

Partial Solar Eclipse
Partial Solar Eclipse

Sydney will see the Moon take a bite out of the Sun in a partial eclipse this afternoon.

Chief Scientist & Engineer hosts robust discussion on CSG water
Chief Scientist & Engineer hosts robust discussion on CSG water

Professor Mary O'Kane has hosted a technical workshop on coal seam gas water as part of her independent review of the extractive industry in New South Wales.