Industry
6000-year-old Aboriginal engineering feat named to World Heritage list
One of the finest examples of ancient aquaculture and hydraulic engineering is right in Australia’s backyard.
Combustible cladding is becoming an insurance “disaster” for the construction industry
Two years on from Grenfell, Australian states are facing an insurance crisis over combustible cladding.
Engineer Kimberley Clayfield is taking Australian technology to the stars
The CSIRO’s Dr Kimberley Clayfield is at the forefront of an exciting new era in space for Australia.
Need a custom toolkit? Additive manufacturing can help with that
Tools that have been printed using lasers could be just the ticket for tough machining jobs in defence, aerospace, and...
Awards recognise “tremendous contributions” to national technology and engineering challenges
Breakthroughs ranging from streamlined solar cell production to synthetic skin were among those recognised in the 2019 Australian Academy of...
Electric flight could take off for short-haul flights by 2022
Long-haul electric flights are still a fair way off, but companies are setting their sights on electrifying shorter air routes.
Engineering students chase the future of transport at international hyperloop competition
Sydney to Melbourne in 40 minutes? Meet an engineering team from Sydney that is trying to make this a reality...
2019-20 state budgets deliver big for infrastructure
Four Australian states released budgets recently, with most announcing major investments in infrastructure. Here’s a snapshot of some of their...
How Tasmania is transforming into a renewable energy powerhouse
Two ambitious projects will help Tasmania make moves to become the 'battery of the nation'.
Mascot Towers damage exposes flaws in building industry regulations
After another NSW apartment complex had to be evacuated due to cracking, industry bodies are renewing calls for better regulation...
