Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The Federal Government has put up almost $1.1 billion to promote business-based research, development and innovation over the next four years.
Cops swoop on Setka after union probe
The biggest move in the wake of the royal commission into trade unions has come in the form of charges against CFMEU leader John Setka.
Dozens dead in offshore oil blaze
Reports say up to 32 people are dead after one of the worst offshore oil disasters in history.
Smart approach to spot fly thoughts
Neuroscientists now can read the mind of a fly – or at least, watch it think.
Call for brakes on gene machine
A group of US scientists and activists want the next level of gene-editing techniques banned.
Macfarlane's ditch for possible Joyce alliance
Former industry minister Ian Macfarlane has defected from the Liberal Party to join the Nationals.
Biofuel buffs call for government support
This year’s Bioenergy Australia conference in Tasmania has been used to call for state and federal government help to improve the industry.
QLD called to answer for traditional take-back
Reports this week suggest the Queensland Government has been planning to strip native title off traditional landowners to make way for the Carmichael coal mine.
New firm to get SA research space-bound
University of South Australia has turned its telecommunications research into a multi-million company.
Oil-eating super-sponge edging closer
Australian researchers are close to commercial trials of an exciting new material that can soak up oil spills.
EPA ignores itself in WA road fight
Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has admitted ignoring its own policy to approve the Roe 8 highway extension.
New metal helps quest for cleaner cars
The almost accidental discovery of a metal dubbed ‘stainless magnesium’ could one day make cars and trucks lighter and more efficient.
Roy Hill court case hears of Samsung delays
Roy Hill Holdings is in court after accusations that principal contractor Samsung C&T deliberately held up the project for commercial advantage.
Climate moves could leave trillions stranded
Measures to limit global warming could put the world on track to build trillions of dollars worth of uneconomic fossil fuel projects, new analysis says.
New hub to help green tech students
A new high-tech virtual classroom will soon help Australia's universities create “greener” engineers of the future.
Light talking spied in marine mantis
Australian experts have discovered that the ocean lights up with secret forms of communication between marine animals, and they might have applications in satellite remote sensing, biomedical imaging, cancer detection and computer data storage.
Study shows low effect of ERF
In the lead up to UN climate talks in Paris, a new report warns that Australia will barely come close to achieving any “real” emissions reductions under its current Direct Action climate policy.
Water Act changes force more reporting
The Northern Territory Government has moved to include the mining, oil and gas sectors under the regulations of the Water Act.
Costly Brazil spill reaches coast
Toxic sludge from Samarco’s burst dam in Brazil has reached the Atlantic Ocean, in what could be the worst environmental disaster the country has seen.
WA's partial road plan still stands
The WA Government is resolute in its desire to extend the Roe Highway across the Beeliar Wetlands, despite big protests in recent days.