How can planting more native trees help combat erosion?
Species of trees native to Australia boast slope reinforcement properties vital to fighting erosion and landslides, says this civil engineer...
How we did this: Rebuilding the Fitzroy River Bridge
When part of the Fitzroy River Bridge collapsed, engineers raced to design and build a replacement bridge that could withstand...
Infographic: Constructing Parramatta Light Rail
Behind the scenes of the new Parramatta Light Rail, how the project reduced its carbon footprint, and why sustainability was...
Eight engineering heritage sites to mark World Heritage Day 2024
Celebrate World Heritage Day with these eight heritage engineering sites – one for every state and territory in Australia.
When will it become economically viable to recycle solar panels?
Solar panel waste is projected to reach one million tonnes by 2035. Effective management of this problem is fast becoming...
Five countries using land reclamation techniques
From Singapore's Marina Bay to the Dutch polders, these land reclamation efforts exemplify the peak of engineering innovation.
Detecting power lines faults – and preventing bushfires – made easier with Australian innovation
An early fault detection system can help prevent bushfires, so why isn’t Australia using more of them? The electrical engineer...
Infographic: What will it take to implement high-speed rail in Australia?
An engineer explains what it will take to surpass logistical and political hurdles, and finally bring high-speed rail to Australia.
Three regions to keep an eye on as they turn to renewable energy generation
The world is changing as governments embrace renewable energy sources to power their nations. Here are three regions Australia should...
“Who doesn’t love space?”: Why Australia should invest more in space engineering
Space impacts all aspects of life, but while other countries have powered ahead in space engineering capability and investment, Australia...
