Archived News for Engineering Professionals
A new technique involving nanoparticles and simple physics could lead to big improvements in recovering oil from old wells.
NSW puts up funds for Bells Line repairs
The New South Wales Government has pledged to spend $43 million upgrading the Bells Line of Road.
Planning stalls on WA rail and port expansion
Moves to open up a new iron ore province in Western Australia could take up to five years according to one former industry boss, after the collapse of a $6 billion infrastructure plan.
Rising Tides Threaten Real Estate Values
Act now to bolster properties and infrastructure: Because the value of low-lying homes in South-East Queensland could take a nasty hit because of rising sea levels and more powerful storms caused by global climate change.
Save The Trees To Save The Reefs
To better protect the Great Barrier Reef, Australia must also pay attention to how to better use and maintain the mainland to prevent further damage to these great ocean treasures.
Big spend on FNQ infrastructure upgrades
The Federal Government has put up $210 million for essential infrastructure upgrades around the Cape York region of Far North Queensland.
Exploration funding increases investment in WA
61 drilling projects across Western Australia will share in a $7.2 million boost from the State Government; the funding is set to support the on-going search for minerals and petroleum.
The funds have already been hailed as a boost to the state’s reputation amongst investors both locally and globally.
Industry partnership for improving engineers
Engineers Australia has announced a Professional Development Partnership program with a major industry provider.
Sydney sets its sights on a completely green future
A draft plan by the City of Sydney has suggested the metropolis could be powered by entirely renewable sources.
Top prize for Australian engineer
An engineer has been awarded one of the country’s top honours on the Queen’s Birthday list.
Vouchers boost Victorian tech research
A Victorian Government funding boost should lead to some innovative new technologies, with 8 groups set to get a payout of up to $50 000.
$100 million for better South Australian roads
The South Australian Government has announced it will commit $100 million to fund to improve road safety across the state in this year’s Budget.
ACT commits to light rail
The ACT Government has committed a total of $17 million for the construction of a light rail service for the Canberra in its 2013-14 Budget.
Construction continues slide
The Australian construction industry has marked its third consecutive year of decline, with the latest Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association report confirming the sector is still continuing to contract.
Government announces regional renewable push
The Federal Government has announced a new program which it says will drive the deliver of 150 megawatts of energy through new renewable energy resources in regional and remote areas of the country within the next five years.
Government backs calls for code of conduct
The Federal Government has come out in support of calls for the establishment of a code of conduct between independent automotive repairers and car manufacturers to allow repairers access to crucial data needed to service modern cars.
Queensland seeks comment over Bowen Basin
The Queensland Government is calling for community feedback on Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed $1.76 billion Byerwen Coal Mine, north of the Bowen Basin.
Victoria holds East West Link meetings
The Victorian Government has announced it has met with national and international organisations interested in the delivery of stage one of the East West Link.
$4.2 billion for Queensland flood recovery
The Queensland Government has announced $4.2 billion will be allocated in the 2013-14 State Budget to rebuild the state after this year’s floods, with $2.1 billion of that going to road rebuilding.
$15.1 million more for Ford employees
The Federal Government has announced it will invest a further $15.1 million to assist the Ford employees who will be effected by the recent announcement that the motor giant will be cutting all manufacturing works in the country.
Bendigo construction kicks off
The Victorian Government has announced construction work on the new $630 million Bendigo Hospital has been given the green light following the signing between the State Government and the Exemplar Health Consortium.