Looking down the track at very fast trains In August 1998, the Australian government announced its preferred tenderer to build a high-speed rail line between Sydney and Canberra. The choice was not without controversy. Worldwide, the debate continues about the merits of different kinds of very fast train. Sponsored by the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science and Resources . In August 1998, Australia's first large-scale windfarm commenced operation near Crookwell in New South Wales.
Wind power is set to become an important means of generating electricity worldwide.
Sponsored by Pacific Power and the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science and Resources . The reality may be closer to the bone than you think. Mobile phones - communications on the go Australia's analogue mobile phone system has been replaced by digital technology. Sponsored by the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science and Resources . In late 1997, Australian scientists announced the discovery of what they believe to be the richest gold deposit ever found.