Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Big steps forward this week for one of humanity's greatest scientific projects ...
Fish pens set for deeper sea
Australian engineers have designed a lightweight fish pen to move farms to deeper seas.
UN urges extraction change
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) says the world must start living within its means.
Authorities tackling asbestos issue
Authorities continue to grapple with an asbestos mulch contamination crisis.
Boycott appeal backed
The Full Federal Court has upheld appeals by the CFMEU and J Hutchinson Pty Ltd against a prior judgement ...
Metals mixed for nano-builds
A new, ‘nanothin’ printing technique could change electronics manufacturing.
Billions pouring into shift
The Federal Government will spend big to accelerate Australia's transition to renewable energy.
Coal approvals questioned
The Federal Court is currently reviewing Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's assessment of coal mine proposals ...
Custom cells could drive sector
Australia's synthetic biology sector appears set to bolster the economy by billions in coming decades.
Survey backs human services
A new survey shows Australian attitudes about the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in government services.
CSIRO tests green tech
CSIRO has unveiled a groundbreaking new gene-screening technology to boost crop disease resistance.
Big scheme dubbed 'pork barrel'
The NSW Auditor-General has criticised the lack of a business case in the state’s $5 billion WestInvest program.
Asteroid smack reviewed
A NASA mission to hit an asteroid with a rocket appears to have knocked it off course.
Miner makes Section 18 bid
An Indigenous group has expressed “profound disappointment” about plans to disturb heritage sites in WA.
Formwork firm in tax claim
The ATO is investigating claims of a major tax fraud in the construction industry.