In an emergency, Australia might not have enough fuel to meet its needs
A lack of liquid fuel security could present a dire threat to Australia in the event of a shortage. Certain...
The electric drill has its roots in Australia’s mining industry
As a designer of major power plants, drill pioneer Arthur James Arnot knew a thing or two about how electricity...
Outback to orbit: Australia’s long history in space exploration
Australia has punched above its weight in space exploration thanks to a talent for aeronautical and astronautical engineering.
Engineers registration in NSW: The devil is in the detail
As the NSW state election looms, a powerful opportunity exists to deliver what the community expects – an assurance of...
What’s in store for the new Australian Space Agency?
create spoke with Anthony Murfett, Deputy Head of the Australian Space Agency, to find out what Australia's investment in space...
“Right engine, wrong time”: Why the crankless engine never found fame like its combustion cousin
Possibly one of engineering’s most under-appreciated innovations, the crankless engine was the right product at the wrong time.
New standards help keep Australia’s buildings standing come fire or flood
More than half of all buildings standing in Australia in 2050 will be built after the next update of the...
Spanning the gap: How Sydney Harbour Bridge perfectly marries form and function
In so many ways, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a marvel, and its success supports the future case for brave...
Victoria’s first Chief Engineer shares her vision for the future of the state
With $10 billion of annual engineering projects in track, Victoria has created the new position of Chief Engineer to ensure...
There’s a lot more to space engineering than just rockets and shuttles
For much of history, space exploration has been reserved for global superpowers with big budgets. But that's all changing as...
