Archived News for Engineering Professionals

Victoria's first wave power unit is ready to be dropped into water off the state's south-west coast later this year.

Big expansion gives DHL more ground

Goodman Group has been announced as the developers of two new purpose-built facilities for DHL in western Sydney.

Diatreme has new zircon mine in sight

Diatreme Resources says it is close to its goal of opening a new zircon operation in the Eucla Basin.

New quest takes blood tech to cutting edge

British bio-engineers are embarking on a project to create custom blood.

Simple dome taken from cockroach to robot

Presented with the problem of getting robots to navigate small and oddly-shaped environments, many engineers might suggest an array of software, sensors and other high-tech add-ons.

Big power cut to hurt NSW workforce

Unions are warning of massive job cuts on the way in the New South Wales energy sector.

Boeing group gets $900m Defence deal

A high-tech consortium led by Boeing has been awarded a $900 million contract to upgrade Australia’s battlefield communications technology.

Brick-bot lays futuristic foundation

The future of bricklaying could soon be unveiled in Australia, with engineers in Perth putting the finishing touches on a robot brickie.

China deal sees skills needs scrapped

Chinese tradies will not have to undergo the usual skills tests to work in Australia under a “side” deal in the new Australia-China free-trade agreement, unions claim.

RET to run on in reduced form

A bill to cut the renewable energy target (RET) has passed Federal Parliament, including measures to use native wood burning as a renewable fuel source.

Brannerite broken for new nuclear

Australia researchers have discovered a way to extract uranium from brannerite, a mineral mining companies have long-viewed as a waste product.

Curragh cuts to stay alive

The Curragh coal mine has cut around 70 contractors in the name of sustainability.

Electric highway hopes to boost drivers

A network of electrical charging stations across Western Australia's South-West mark Australia’s first electric highway.

QRC wants better deals on track

The Queensland Resources Council says the state government should embark on some “visionary” investment, and build more rail.

Smart chairs and talking sofas for proactive OHS

Australian researchers want to ease the burden of back pain with their new invention – the smart chair.

Worley named as potential SNC buyer

Australia’s Worley Parsons could be lining up to buy a Canadian engineering giant, despite it facing legal action over alleged bribery and corruption.

Engineers slam state of NSW building

A report from the authorities at Engineers Australia says “the building system in New South Wales has broken down”.

New energy in puddle-power breakthrough

Bioengineers have created a fully functioning engine that runs on the evaporation of room-temperature water.

Robot workers put jobs at risk

A new report says technology will make 5 million Australians redundant in the next 15 years.

Shorten shoves date forward to face broad claims

Labor leader Bill Shorten wants to fast-track giving evidence on his action at the Australian Workers Union (AWU), while Prime Minister Tony Abbott seizes the chance to criticise.