Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The ABCC has announced new Building Code rules to stop the Eureka flag from being displayed on building sites.
Engineers advance wireless power
Researchers are working on a new wireless power source that uses triboelectricity - a green energy source.
Mining faces massive automation
New analysis predicts that 50 per cent of miners will be replaced by robots by 2020.
New tolls could pay for Sydney link
Leaked “cabinet-in-confidence” reportedly show the NSW Government is considering additional road tolls to pay for the final stage of its WestConnex motorway.
Rio urged to leave lobby
Rio Tinto investors are being recruited to push for the company to quit the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
Adani rail money dashed
The Federal Government appears to have ruled out NAIF funding for a rail line to Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
SA unveils virtual solar plan
The SA Government has announced plans to connect 50,000 homes to form a virtual power plant.
Starbugs set for galaxy quest
Australian tech experts will play a major role in measuring the current expansion rate of the Universe with one per cent precision.
Big new bid for AWE
A bidding war for oil and gas producer AWE is heating up, with Australian, Japanese and Chinese interests all at play.
Mine fraud case continues
Rio Tinto and two former company leaders will continue facing fraud charges in the US.
New funds for weapon exports
The Federal Government wants Australia to become one of the world’s largest arms exporters.
Study warns of solar risk
Experts have warned against geoengineering as a way to reverse the effects of man’s impact on the climate.
Bug bugs crawl from German lab
German researchers have created tiny, soft robots that can jump, swim and crawl like a caterpillar — all while carrying cargo.
CSIRO signs up ocean drones
CSIRO has partnered with ocean technology start-up, Saildrone, to improve measurement and monitoring in Australian waters and the Southern Ocean.
Exciting study for future solar
Australian researchers have made a discovery that could influence the future of solar cell material design.
Rubbish plan for new power
EnergyAustralia has plans to generate power from rubbish at its Mt Piper power station in NSW.
Scientist queries frack findings
A mine rehab expert has questioned the findings of NT’s fracking review.
Sub work coming
The Federal Government says Lockheed Martin’s $700 million submarine contract will create up to 200 jobs.