Archived News for Engineering Professionals

Engineers Australia has announced a Professional Development Partnership program with a major industry provider.

Sydney sets its sights on a completely green future

A draft plan by the City of Sydney has suggested the metropolis could be powered by entirely renewable sources.

Top prize for Australian engineer

An engineer has been awarded one of the country’s top honours on the Queen’s Birthday list.

Vouchers boost Victorian tech research

A Victorian Government funding boost should lead to some innovative new technologies, with 8 groups set to get a payout of up to $50 000.

$100 million for better South Australian roads

The South Australian Government has announced it will commit $100 million to fund to improve road safety across the state in this year’s Budget.

ACT commits to light rail

The ACT Government has committed a total of $17 million for the construction of a light rail service for the Canberra in its 2013-14 Budget.

The Australian construction industry has marked its third consecutive year of decline, with the latest Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association report confirming the sector is still continuing to contract.

Government announces regional renewable push

The Federal Government has announced a new program which it says will drive the deliver of 150 megawatts of energy through new renewable energy resources in regional and remote areas of the country within the next five years.

Government backs calls for code of conduct

The Federal Government has come out in support of calls for the establishment of a code of conduct between independent automotive repairers and car manufacturers to allow repairers access to crucial data needed to service modern cars.

Queensland seeks comment over Bowen Basin

The Queensland Government is calling for community feedback on Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed $1.76 billion Byerwen Coal Mine, north of the Bowen Basin.

Victoria holds East West Link meetings

The Victorian Government has announced it has met with national and international organisations interested in the delivery of stage one of the East West Link.

$4.2 billion for Queensland flood recovery

The Queensland Government has announced $4.2 billion will be allocated in the 2013-14 State Budget to rebuild the state after this year’s floods, with $2.1 billion of that going to road rebuilding.

$15.1 million more for Ford employees

The Federal Government has announced it will invest a further $15.1 million to assist the Ford employees who will be effected by the recent announcement that the motor giant will be cutting all manufacturing works in the country.

Bendigo construction kicks off

The Victorian Government has announced construction work on the new $630 million Bendigo Hospital has been given the green light following the signing between the State Government and the Exemplar Health Consortium.

Capital expenditure booms in SA

Over $1.5 billion in capital expenditure has been invested in South Australia in the first quarter, according to the latest figures released by the State Government.

F3-M2 proposal progresses

The New South Wales Government has announced the proposed motorway linking the F3 with the M2 has progressed to Stage 3 under the state’s unsolicited proposals assessment process.

First stage of M80 done

The Victorian Government has announced the first stage of the billion dollar upgrade of Melbourne’s M80 has been completed, connecting Sydney Road and the Calder Freeway.

Manufacturing muddles in May

The country’s manufacturing industry has continued to struggle in its malaise in May, despite a small upswing over the month according to the latest Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).

PER needed for Nyrstar development

The South Australian Government has announced Nyrstar will be required to produce a Public Environment Report (PER) for its proposed $350 million smelter transformation at Port Pirie.