Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Indigenous artwork has been painted on one of Australia’s most important new satellite antennas.
Rio ditches Simandou exec
Rio Tinto has suspended a senior executive after payments linked to a project approval in Africa.
CSIRO sweeps near neighbours
The first reports are in from Australia’s search for life in outer space.
NT chief talks pipe plans in China
Many Australians know about a pipeline dispute in Dakota, but ...
Big road fund to fix Vic arterials
The Victorian Government has announced a $1.8-billion public-private partnership to overhaul Melbourne arterial roles.
Dour data shows building slowing
Analysts say new construction industry data could show the end of the boom.
New SA link outlined
South Australia's electricity distributor is looking at options for a new interconnector to the eastern states.
Alarm sounded on local brain drain
Scientists say our “innovation nation” could be turning into a wasteland.
Jury votes down nuclear dump
A citizens’ jury has voted strongly against a large nuclear waste facility in South Australia.
SA caves reveal ancient secrets
A new study pushes back the history of Aboriginal invention by 10,000 years ...
Last-minute water switch protested
Coal miners have gathered in protest against Queensland water reforms.
Manipulated spinach spots explosives
Scientists are engineering spinach plants to detect explosive molecules in water.
Little lungs check smoke effects
Engineers have developed a chip embedded with lung cells that can simulate the effects of smoking.
QLD orders mine leaks plugged
Authorities want better protections for groundwater around the mothballed Ben Lomond mine.
Telescope sweep in stunning detail
A high-tech telescope in the West Australian outback has produced incredible new pictures of our Universe.
Theme park reviews starting
As communities continue to struggle with last week’s fatal Dreamworld accident, authorities are beginning investigations.
Australia lagging in renewable rise
Global renewable energy and generation capacity will rise by ...
Curtis smashing gas game
The $25 billion Australia Pacific LNG project in Queensland is driving Origin Energy revenue, despite weak prices.