Industry
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...
New book tells the stories behind 100 Australian engineering innovations
Budj Bim, the Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme, satellite tracking stations — these are just a few of Australia’s many engineering...
Melbourne to be the first city outside the US to trial Uber’s flying taxis
Australia’s most liveable city is slated to add a flying taxi service to its transport options.
Wood wins: Constructing Australia’s largest engineered-timber office building
One Brisbane high-rise is showing why timber is making a comeback as a building material.
Australia’s first electric motorcycle company is ready to hit the road
At the age of six, Dennis Savic was drawing motor engines while his friends were drawing their pet cats. Now...
