Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Experts say using water properly could make Australian cities cooler and more environmentally-friendly.
Highway ignites Aboriginal issues
The WA Government is expected to face a new Supreme Court challenge over the Roe 8 highway project.
Mining decline could cause metal shift
The heart of the Australia resources sector – iron and coal – continues to wane in value, and analysts say lesser-known commodities will not fill the gap.
More claims of concrete risk
A construction worker has spoken out about the safety standards and union intervention, after the deaths of two of his co-workers in Perth.
Renewable route could free farmers
A new report says renewable energy could be the key to getting much-needed water supplies to farmers.
Reports say Brazil spill forewarned
Reports say the owner of a recently spilled Brazilian iron ore dam received numerous danger warnings months before the walls broke.
Tech push for bus boost
On any given bus ride, passengers read, text or while away the hours in any way their mobile phones let them.
Woodie Woodie winding down
The open cut Woodie Woodie manganese mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara will be mothballed next month, putting hundreds of jobs on the line.
Deep-thinking study boosts memory maths
Experts have updated their assumptions of the brain’s memory capacity.
More effort needed to meet green goals
A well-known expert says Australia could become a powerhouse of renewable energy
New resources for real STEM boost
The Office of the Chief Scientist has put out its new STEM Programme Index.
Technicians' strike shines light on Defence division
Public servants in the Defence Department walked off their “safety-critical” to protest the long-running public service pay dispute drags on.
Experts muse on Man vs. Wi-Fi
Academics have used lessons from nature to predict the downfall of humanity.
New skin brings touchy options
Australian engineers have come up with a hyper-sensitive new form of graphene, which brings some exciting possibilities.
Big slip in SpaceX quest
SpaceX has successfully launched a new climate change satellite into space, but has seen another of its Falcon 9 rockets explode during a failed landing attempt.
Hybrid sites in green power price drop
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency(ARENA) has shortlisted 22 renewable energy projects for $100 million in funding, signalling that solar project costs would fall below $AU100/MWh by 2020.
Locals help with scanner advance
Local experts have helped find a way to increase the resolution of MRI scanners, while making the procedure quicker and safer for the patient at the same time.
Tassie wants out of power woes
The Tasmanian government is moving to respond to a drop in energy security.