Archived News for Engineering Professionals
An infrastructure lobby says the “big spending” infrastructure budget will actually see a reduction of about $2 billion.
Budget brings STEM boost
This week’s federal Budget includes a range of funding for universities and research infrastructure.
Council questions mine rehab
A South Australian council has slammed the rehabilitation of coal-fired power stations and their ash dams.
Frydenberg launches liquid review
Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg has announced a review of liquid fuel security.
Study advances stem cell embryos
Researchers have grown cell clusters that resemble early embryos from stem cells.
Billions breathe heavy pollutants
New data shows that 9 out of 10 people worldwide breathe air containing high levels of pollutants.
Court flips Acland decision
Queensland’s Supreme Court has rejected a Land Court decision to scrap the expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
IMO wants ship emissions switch
Australia’s shipping industry could soon be required to halve its toxic emissions.
Rio buying robo-drills
Rio Tinto is buying more robo-drills to “create a safer working environment and boost productivity”.
CEFC funds high-tech meters
The CEFC has given $5 million in support for a company that makes energy-saving thermostats.
Experts want different waste focus
An expansion of waste-to-energy projects is on the way, but experts say we cannot burn out problems away.
Floating nuclear giant sets sail
Russia has sent its controversial floating nuclear power plant out to sea.
NBN makes uni links
NBN Co has announced major collaborations with the University of Melbourne (UoM) and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
New funds for local supercomputer
The Federal Government has put up $70 million for a “next generation” supercomputer.
Brain probe seeks cytokines
Australian researchers have developed a state-of-the-art sensor that can detect signalling molecules in the living brain.
Plans to deal with China ban
Local government lobbies say China’s ban on imports of recyclable waste should be used as an opportunity for change.
'Smart wheel' idea gets rolling
A tech competition has led to the development of ‘smart steering wheels’ that can sense the early stages of driver fatigue.
ARC centre for high-tech med
A new centre dedicated to advanced medical 3D-printing has been launched this week.