Archived News for Engineering Professionals - December, 2015
The Federal Government has put up almost $1.1 billion to promote business-based research, development and innovation over the next four years.
Cops swoop on Setka after union probe
The biggest move in the wake of the royal commission into trade unions has come in the form of charges against CFMEU leader John Setka.
Dozens dead in offshore oil blaze
Reports say up to 32 people are dead after one of the worst offshore oil disasters in history.
Smart approach to spot fly thoughts
Neuroscientists now can read the mind of a fly – or at least, watch it think.
Call for brakes on gene machine
A group of US scientists and activists want the next level of gene-editing techniques banned.
Macfarlane's ditch for possible Joyce alliance
Former industry minister Ian Macfarlane has defected from the Liberal Party to join the Nationals.
Biofuel buffs call for government support
This year’s Bioenergy Australia conference in Tasmania has been used to call for state and federal government help to improve the industry.
QLD called to answer for traditional take-back
Reports this week suggest the Queensland Government has been planning to strip native title off traditional landowners to make way for the Carmichael coal mine.
New firm to get SA research space-bound
University of South Australia has turned its telecommunications research into a multi-million company.
Oil-eating super-sponge edging closer
Australian researchers are close to commercial trials of an exciting new material that can soak up oil spills.
EPA ignores itself in WA road fight
Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has admitted ignoring its own policy to approve the Roe 8 highway extension.