Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The United States military is preparing a $300 million push to expand naval facilities in northern Australia.
Nissan needs big cuts
Nissan Motor Co is cutting 12,500 jobs after its quarterly profit was nearly wiped out.
Councils call for big road money
Councils are petitioning the government to help fund a future-fit transport network.
New jet issues arise
US officials say there are not enough spare parts for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
SKM told to pay back quick
Courts and government authorities are cracking down on recycling giant SKM.
Adani's finances raise concern
Experts have picked apart Adani’s corporate structure and warned it is at risk of collapse.
High hopes for next-gen desal
Australian researchers have unveiled a new, solar-powered water-purifying device ...
Vale convicted in Brazil
Mining company Vale SA has been convicted for damages caused by the deadly rupture of a tailings dam that killed over 200 people in January.
AEMC makes demand call
The AEMC wants users to sell power back to the grid to guarantee energy demand.
Building blockchain suggested
A meeting of building ministers has agreed on some high-tech new ideas.
Court set for Carmichael clearing
The Queensland Government is prosecuting mining giant Adani for allegedly providing false and misleading information.
Huawei denies ban basis
One of Chinese tech firm Huawei’s top executives says Australia was wrong to ban the company from building Australia’s 5G network.
New gloves for VR feeling
Korean researchers have developed a glove that allows the wearer to feel and handle objects in virtual reality.
Safety raised in solar plan
The NSW Government's solar battery program is put at risk by a lack of training in the industry, reports say.
Sequestration sabotage suggested
Chevron has been accused of deliberately mismanaging its carbon sequestration project at the Gorgon gas facility.
Giant coin visits NYSE
The world’s biggest, heaviest gold coin, crafted by the Perth Mint, is now at the New York Stock Exchange.
Hands shake on building reform
State and federal ministers are working on nationally consistent building standards.
Unions bristle at looming bill
The ACTU says the Coalition’s union crackdown could breach international conventions.
Nats back new dams
Nationals leader Michael McCormack wants more dams and weirs in regional Australia.