Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Australian engineers have developed a faster and more accurate way for robots to grasp objects.
Wellbeing tops big firms' concerns
Deloitte says the world’s top energy and resources companies rate wellbeing as the most important priority.
Asbestos concerns from Alcoa explosion
The owner of the former Anglesea power plant will try to demolish it for a second time, after its first attempt failed.
Electric quest buzzes into Darwin
An electric car has completed an 800-day journey from Holland to Australia.
Gorgon issue could counter solar
A technical glitch could wipe out a year worth of greenhouse gas emissions saved by Australian solar panels.
Queensland backs waste power
The Queensland Government will use $100 million from a new waste levy to help turn waste into energy.
Telstra takes up deep cuts
Telstra has announced it will reduce its workforce by 8,000 employees and contractors.
Adani's protection claims reviewed
New reports say Adani’s plans to protect pristine desert springs will not work.
Coalition questions energy deal
Tony Abbott says he was misled by bureaucrats when he signed Australia up to the Paris climate agreement.
NAIF funds powerful combo
The Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) will fund a $516 million solar/hydro project in far north Queensland.
Apple fined over repair claim
Apple has been fined $9 million for making false or misleading representations about faulty iPhones and iPads.
BHP funds South Flank
BHP has announced a $3.9 billion project to develop the South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara.
Charges over Chevron tirade
A CFMEU official has been fined more than $50,000 after swearing at workers.
Fruit mix for green fuel
Queensland researchers have been mixing waste from essential oil production with fuel, and found they can still achieve similar performance.
NSW signals next-gen rail
The NSW Government is spending $880 million to digitise the state’s train signal system.
Social Services seeks new tech
The Department of Social Services is preparing to ‘hyperconverge’ its infrastructure.
UQ solar gets green light
The approval of a solar farm on prime agricultural land in Queensland has left some locals “extremely disappointed”.
Gas firm gets big bid
Australia's largest gas network operator APA has received a $13 billion takeover bid.
Australia interjects in cable project
The Federal Government says it will help build undersea data cables for the Solomon Islands, thwarting a big Chinese firm’s plans.