Archived News for Engineering Professionals
A recent survey by the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union has revealed widespread fear among FIFO workers, who are worried that seeking help for mental health problems would affect their job security.
Straight line to more man-made life
The scientific world has a new machine at its disposal, with a novel tool to provide better designer organisms.
Corruption claims fly as union probe launched
A Federal Government taskforce set up to look at dodgy union links in Victoria has been labelled a “stunt”.
Crash won't knock back private space age
The future of private space travel has taken a blow, with the death of a test pilot after Virgin’s Galactic SpaceShipTwo went down during a test flight.
Opposition kinks ACT's track to trams
The ACT Government has put out its long-awaited business case for the 12-kilometre Capital Metro light rail link, but already the Opposition has poked holes and exposed possibly hidden costs in the multi-million dollar project.
Papers seek fast track to new jobs and industries
The Australian Government wants experts and insiders to inform the future of its vocational training subsidies.
Sub split could save some skins
The South Australian Government has proposed privatising a submarine-building company in order to secure the local industry.
Visa and green tape cuts in BCA's power plan
Australia’s place as the future home of cheap energy is at risk, according to reports, from the rise of North American, Brazilian and East African resource projects.
Microscopic move could bring new Nobel knocking
The researcher awarded the Nobel Prize for changing the world of microscopy may have done it again.
Expert views on funding moves as Direct Action fires up
The Federal Government has provided an excellent opportunity for companies to appear as though they are doing something about their carbon emissions.
Banks recoil from risky port
Major banks say they are not keen on Queensland coal port expansions, which are also the subject of a damning scientists’ report.
Easier deals as Vic joins 'One-Stop' zeal
Victoria is the latest state to sign on the Federal Government’s “One-Stop Shop” approach to environmental approvals.
Ebola response left wanting, but NZ may have the key
New Zealand scientists have developed a portable, rapid, DNA testing device for Ebola.
New view for fresh eyes on data
A high-tech and visually-stunning software suite will bring a better look at data.
Air travel boost on eagle's wing
Australian researchers are seeking a patent on an system that mimics the way feathers help birds detect disturbances in the air.
Sub deal sold as Australia seeks others
Defence Minister David Johnston has sent a strong signal that Australia’s next fleet of submarines will not be Australian.
Test success for 32 terabyte cable
An international research team has unveiled new fibre network technology capable of transferring data at a rate of 255 terabits per second.
Xenophon pays to quiz Qantas
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon bought $500 in Qantas shares in order to take the board to task at the recent Qantas AGM.
Cold feet on green goal costs jobs, innovation
The Federal Government has launched its latest discussion on the future of the Renewable Energy Target.
Samsung building a role in gas game
Tech giant Samsung is getting into gas, with word of a near-$1 billion deal to build an advanced liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant.
Shift lifts burden on small builders
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the removal of a builder accreditation requirement.