Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Australian researchers have developed an ultra-thin and ultra-flexible electronic material that can be printed and rolled.
Wyatt green-lights uranium plan
Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt has approved further uranium exploration in the NT.
Ex-minister lands at Boeing
Former defence minister Brendan Nelson has received a plum posting as president of Boeing Australia.
Soil spoils tunnel work
The discovery of contaminated soil could see over 100 workers on Victoria’s West Gate Tunnel project sacked.
FAST telescope officially on
The world's largest and most sensitive radio telescope is ready to run.
Green light for waste-power site
Victoria’s EPA has approved a $150 million waste-to-energy plant expected to power 20,000 homes.
Homicide charge over dam collapse
Homicide charges have been laid over a dam disaster last year that killed more than 250 people.
NSW proposes builders' ratings
The NSW Government has proposed measures to clamp down on dodgy developers.
Report calls for female force
A new independent national taskforce is tackling the significant deficit in the numbers of women studying engineering.
Anti-dengue mozzies made
CSIRO scientists have genetically engineered mosquitos that are resistant to spreading the dengue virus.
Australia-Japan sign hydrogen deal
The Australian Government has signed a joint statement of cooperation on hydrogen fuel with Japan.
Denham set for hydro-boost
The WA town of Denham is on track to become a zero-emission community with the help of hydrogen power.
Funding up for rubbish power
The Federal Government is helping fund Australia’s second large scale energy-from-waste plant in Western Australia.
BlackRock to ease off coal
The world's largest fund manager says it will reduce its exposure to thermal coal.
Airbag recall expands
Toyota, Mazda and Suzuki are running voluntary recalls of more than 18,000 vehicles manufactured between 1996 and 1999 over airbag safety concerns.
Garnaut sees green profits
A leading Australian economist says Australia can have zero emissions and still profit from minerals.
New tech for superbug fight
Australian researchers have used liquid metals to develop new bacteria-shredding technology.
Fires lead to fibre call
The current Australian bushfire season has exposed a need for more resilient telecommunications.