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The engineering that turned the Sydney Opera House from an idea into an icon
Architect Jørn Utzon’s famous design for the Sydney Opera House is recognised all over the world, but it took the...
Australia’s review of its energy mix resurrects the nuclear power debate
Australia has never had a nuclear power station but, as more focus is put on the move towards clean energy,...
Firefighters are using VR and haptics to train how to face the real thing
Virtual reality and haptics are helping firefighters train in lifelike scenarios, and saving them from exposure to toxic retardants like...
Looking ahead: The path towards nationwide engineers registration
When the Professional Engineers Registration Bill 2019 was passed in Victoria in August, it represented a significant step toward strengthening the...
Engineer named most influential Asian Australian under 40
When Dr Muneera Bano was announced the winner at the Asian-Australian Leadership Summit last month, topping an impressive line-up that...
What the National Hydrogen Strategy means for industry
Last week, energy ministers voted to adopt a National Hydrogen Strategy. But what does this mean for industry as Australia...
From next year, the world will finally have a day to celebrate engineering
President of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations Dr Marlene Kanga announced today that, starting next year, 4 March will...
Crane operation can be dangerous work – this device is reducing some of the risk
Instead of taking jobs away, this automated lifting device is working with its human counterparts to make crane operations safer.
The scramjet is a super-fast, experimental engine with no moving parts
As a concept, the hypersonic scramjet has been around since the 1960s. But engineers only now have the material to...
“Sustainability at the core”: What does Engineers Declare mean for the profession?
Australian Engineers Declare is a movement that asks industry to prioritise sustainability during every conversation with every client. How is...
