Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The Victorian Government has launched a new $8 million Technology Voucher funding program that will encourage the uptake of new technologies.
The program will provide vouchers to organisations in the technology sector to support the development of new products and processes using industrial biotechnology, small technologies (micro- and nano-scale technologies) or information and communication technology (ICT).
Minister for Technology Gordon Rich-Phillips said a key advantage of the voucher system was its ability to respond to the research requirements of business in a time-frame that suits them.
Queensland engineers develop remotely piloted aircraft for bushfire surveillance
Avionics engineers at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) are developing technology to enable remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) for use in detecting bushfires.
NSW Medical Devices Fund launched
The New South Wales Minister for Medical Research, Jillian Skinner, has announced the establishment of the Medical Devices Fund and called for applications to support the development and commercialisation of medical devices in NSW.
Oil and gas training and research the focus of CDU agreement
Charles Darwin University has signed a memorandum of understanding with Incospec and Associates Australia that will further its capacity for education, research and on-the-job training related to the needs of the oil and gas industry.
Perth gets Australia's first electric car recharge network
Perth has gained Australia's first electric car recharge network with 23 new fast-charge stations installed across the metro area in a project led by researchers from The University of Western Australia.
UNSW energy research centre launched
Climate Change Minister Greg Combet has officially opened the Tyree Energy Technologies Building, UNSW's new home for energy research.
Engineer develops electricity-free home cooling system
A researcher at the Queensland University of Technology is developing a solar cooling and heating system for the home that will run independently of the electricity grid and generate domestic hot water as a by-product.
Local construction industry leaders meet to discuss key issues
The Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) will bring together local construction industry leaders at briefings around Australia during October to outline the key issues affecting building and construction businesses, and present the forecasts for business over the next decade.
Discussion at the ACIF Briefings will be seeded with the latest release of the ACIF Forecasts, the industry’s rolling ten year forecasts of demand across residential and non-residential building plus engineering construction. This half-yearly update of the construction industry forecasts will be presented in a new and interactive format – concise, punchy and focussed on the main drivers of change ahead of a dynamic expert panel discussion on the key issues, plus addressing questions from the floor.
Committee to vet $38 million Mining Engineering Centre
The South Australian Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Tom Koutsantonis, has announced the Parliament’s Public Works Committee has held a hearing into the proposed $38 million Mining Engineering Centre.
Edinburgh park titanium facility construction starts
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has joined BAE Systems Australia Chief Executive David Allott in turning the first sod of the new advanced titanium manufacturing facility at Edinburgh Park.
Business Chamber hits out at transport plan
The NSW Business Chamber has accused the State Government’s rail transport plan of jeopodising the future prospects of a High Speed Rail network in a recently released report.
URS appoints new Capital Projects director
Engineering and construction group URS Australia has announced the appointment of Geoff Pereira as the new Director of Capital Projects, with responsibility for overseeing mining and mine infrastructure projects for the company’s Western Australian operations.
Ceduna confirmed as next satellite station host
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has confirmed the small South Australian town of Ceduna as the site of the next NBN satellite ground station.
First round of SkillSelect announced
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has announced the first round of skilled migrants invited to formally apply of visas under the Federal Government’s new SkillSelect service.
Port Hedland completes productivity review
The Port Hedland Port Authority (PHPA) has completed its whole-of-port productivity and capacity utilisation review, identifying a number of areas for improvement.
Recapture Bradfield's vision urges IPA
A new report released by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia has called on Infrastructure NSW to release a strategy to provide a detailed, ambitious and long-term vision to protect and corridors and prioritise the right projects to ensure sustainable growth.
WA releases stadium precinct master plan
The Western Australian Government has released details of the Master plan for the new Perth stadium and surrounding sport and recreation precinct.
BHP shelves Olympic Dam expansion
Mining giant BHP Billiton has announced it has elected to shelve the $30 billion expansion of its Olympic Dam expansion in South Australia.
GE announces clean tech innovation challenge
GE has announced a $10 million funding initiative to help find, fund and bring to market technological innovations that help the company reduce its carbon footprint.
NSW calls for comment on for construction inquiry
The New South Wales Government is calling for public submissions for its inquiry into insolvency in the construction industry.
BlueScope announces Nippon Steel JV
BlueScope and Nippon Steel have confirmed the formation of a new joint venture (JV) with Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC) of Japan, forming the world’s second largest steelmaker following the completion of the venture.