Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Queensland roboticists say they can save the farming sector over $1 billion a year.
High-tech help for home 3D printers
Engineers are working on new substances that will allow 3D printers to print functional devices.
Action shots from Reef robot
A locally-designed starfish-hunting death machine has opened fire on the Great Barrier Reef.
Coal bump coming soon
Analysts say the price of coal is about to rise, and could deliver a $A23.6bn boost to big mining groups listed in London.
Hydro sends Basslink back to banks
Tasmania’s undersea power cable operator Basslink is in talks with banks to stay afloat.
Economist knocks gas studies
Economists say the funding links between fossil fuel firms and researchers could threaten academic independence.
Heavy charges for Brazil spill
BHP Billiton executives are among 21 people charged with manslaughter and environmental crimes...
Federal road funds flow to Victoria
Victoria will receive $33.4 million through the national Black Spot Programme.
New picks on Infrastructure list
Infrastructure Australia has updated its Priority List to include four additional projects.
New qubit sticks around
Australian engineers have kept a quantum bit stable for 10 times longer than ever before.
PM shoots for union targets
The Prime Minister has leaked footage of a CFMEU official’s threatening behaviour, while being accused of trading guns ...
Bold copper claims boost NBN
NBN Co has commissioned research that shows its high-speed copper option is a good idea.
Nano-LEGO locks down new designs
Australian researchers are transforming tiny particles into modular building blocks.
Probe finds lung records lacking
Queensland’s Office of Industrial Relations claimed black lung was eradicated, while also paying out for it.
Samsung catches consumers' ire
Samsung has halted production of its fiery Galaxy Note 7, and now faces millions of angry consumers.
Senate suggests F-35 'Plan B'
Australia may need a ‘Plan B’ if the high-tech but low-functioning F-35A aircraft project is delayed.