Engineering and Project Management News
Scientists have developed a self-digesting plastic that could reduce plastic pollution and also strengthen itself.
Sub strikes over pay gap
Approximately 300 workers at the Australian Submarine Corporation's SA facility went on strike this week.
Fight erupts on QLD rail
Violence has erupted between union and non-union workers at the site of Queensland's $6.3 billion Cross River Rail.
Conductor switch tested
Australian researchers are working on a new conductor that only conducts when needed.
Big fine for cobalt exposure
Orica has been fined $1.2 million for exposing workers to harmful cobalt dust.
Offshore bids move ahead
The first offshore wind feasibility licences have been granted for six potential projects.
Official emissions probed
Australia's open cut coal mines could be emitting more than double the methane levels officially recorded.
Corbell commits to SEC
A former ACT environment minister will take a top role at Victoria's green power body.
Trust seeks to cut coal
Australia’s second largest pension fund is giving up thermal coal investments.
ICAC exposes transport grift
A New South Wales ICAC investigation has revealed extensive corrupt conduct involving former employees and contractors from the Inner West Council and Transport for NSW.