Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Queensland researchers are teaching robot drivers to work with human roads.
Hospital stoush going nowhere
A legal dispute between the WA Government and builder John Holland does not look like ending soon.
Plant power pilot launched
A new pilot plant will test technology for turning sugarcane waste into fuel.
Telstra counts NBN cost
Telstra says profits are down as the NBN takes away its wholesale fixed-line customers.
Mars mission wrapped
NASA's Opportunity rover mission is at an end after almost 15 years exploring the surface of Mars.
Stadium plans taken to court
A Sydney council has launched legal action to stop the NSW government demolishing and rebuilding Allianz Stadium at Moore Park.
Dump search impacts exposed
Government documents suggest the nuclear waste site selection process has triggered mental health concerns, business boycotts and division.
R&D incentive plan probed
An inquiry has found the Federal Government should delay its plan to restrict R&D incentives.
State begins flood review
The Queensland Government has appointed its Inspector General to assess preparedness and response to floods in the state's north.
US issues laser warning
A new US Government report warns China and Russia are both developing space-based weapons.
Minerals Council wants green reform
The peak mining lobby says Australia’s resources sector is becoming too over-regulated to invest in.
States back cladding ban
Flammable cladding has been banned in buildings nationwide, but Australia may never be free of the risky material.
WorkPac faces casual case
Mining labour firm WorkPac has been hit with an estimated $84 million class action.
Abbot Point release reported
Queensland’s monsoonal rainfall has led to the release of water from Adani’s coal terminal.
BHP seeks bio-remediation
BHP is looking for ways to both clean up legacy mining projects obtain biofuels from impacted lands and water.
Gift of consistency for Christmas Island
Work is nearly complete on a transformative telecoms cable from Singapore to Christmas Island.
Insider aids big sub deal
Reports say a close ally of PM Scott Morrison helped finalise Australia $50 billion submarine deal.
NBN underperformance measured
The ACCC has found the NBN is underserving one in 10 of its customers.
Paper waste plant turns new page
Australian Paper has completed a feasibility study on Australia’ first waste-to-energy plant.