Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The Prime Minister has leaked footage of a CFMEU official’s threatening behaviour, while being accused of trading guns ...
Bold copper claims boost NBN
NBN Co has commissioned research that shows its high-speed copper option is a good idea.
Nano-LEGO locks down new designs
Australian researchers are transforming tiny particles into modular building blocks.
Probe finds lung records lacking
Queensland’s Office of Industrial Relations claimed black lung was eradicated, while also paying out for it.
Samsung catches consumers' ire
Samsung has halted production of its fiery Galaxy Note 7, and now faces millions of angry consumers.
Senate suggests F-35 'Plan B'
Australia may need a ‘Plan B’ if the high-tech but low-functioning F-35A aircraft project is delayed.
Single-celled soccer on simple 'scope
Engineers have unveiled a cheap, open-source microscope that turns protozoa into Pac-Man.
Local builds get Federal funds
The last infrastructure projects to receive money from the National Stronger Regions Fund have been announced.
Joyce questions QLD's dam choice
The Queensland Government has rejected Commonwealth funding for dam feasibility studies.
Landers lime tanks on the way
A giant metal tube will soon start playing an important role in south-east Queensland’s water security.
ASC split outlined
The Federal Government is looking at splitting the Adelaide-based shipbuilder ASC into three separate companies.
Atomic hangers-on spotted
Australian researchers have observed, for the first time, the formation of quasiparticles in real time.
BP ditches Bight drills
BP is abandoning plans for exploration drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
Driverless decisions discussed
New US guidelines cover the ethical decisions that driverless cars will have to make.
Samsung's burns could hurt
What started as a small issue could now hurt tech giant Samsung’s bottom line.
Power play leads to security review
Energy ministers have agreed to an independent review of the nation's energy security by chief scientist Alan Finkel.
QLD sprints for Carmichael approval
The Queensland Government is fast-tracking the remaining approvals for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
Council's clean energy efforts marked
The local government-run Sunshine Coast Solar Farm has reached a milestone.
NBN sends new satellite skyward
The NBN’s second Sky Muster satellite has launched, on its way to bringing more coverage to some of our most internet-starved areas.