Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Australian engineers are using advanced crystal technology to allow submarines to stay submerged longer ...
UNSW going for graphene filters
Australian scientists have developed a world-first, graphene-based filter that can remove more than 99 per cent of organic matter ...
Big wind plan withdrawn
Plans to build a wind farm between Canberra and Goulburn have been withdrawn.
Gates firm pushes new nuclear
One of Bill Gates’ companies has launched a new project to build a traveling wave nuclear reactor.
Mining views reviewed
Most Australians accept mining and have positive views of its economic role, but they hold low levels of trust in in the industry, according to a new survey.
NSW spells out infrastructure plans
The NSW Government has laid out the state's infrastructure strategy for the next 20 years.
Politics alleged in $5.2b defence deal
Queensland will host the construction of new defence vehicles, leading Victoria to claim it has been snubbed.
New bill plans car ban
The Greens have proposed banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
CFMEU fined for QLD action
The CFMEU and 19 officials have been fined $817,500 over building site shutdowns in Queensland.
Critic questions big gas loss
Australia has lost $90 billion in revenue from some of its most valuable resources, according to an Oxford University expert.
Future security plans proceed
Australian engineers are developing nanoscale ID tags for next-level security.
STEM comp sending student code to space
More Australian school students will soon get the chance to control robots in space.
Proton prototype shows promise
RMIT engineers have demonstrated a world-first, working, rechargeable “proton battery”.
UNSW takes quantum step
Australian tech researchers have made two silicon atom qubits “talk” to each other.
Unis entangle for quantum centre
Major universities have joined forces to set up a new centre for quantum science.
Coober Pedy questions drill plan
The Coober Pedy council is concerned a plan to drill for oil and gas could put its drinking water supplies at risk.
Solar hits top score
A record 3.5 million solar panels were installed on Australian rooftops last year.