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Australian inventor takes silver in Edison award

Surefoot is a patented steel footing system that has been developed to support a range of structures.

Vigilance needed to implement the Finkel Blueprint

Dr. Alan Finkel’s Report on the future of the nation’s energy security deserves praise but governments need to act quickly to secure a sustainable and affordable supply of electricity to the country.

Vigilance Needed to Implement the Finkel Blueprint

Australia's Chief Scientist Alan Finkel outlines why our energy mix should be a balanced array of diverse technologies.

Fusion breakthrough - Stop those runaway electrons!

One of the barriers to functional fusion power may have been overcome with a new technique for decelerating runaway electrons.

Vigilance Needed to Implement the Finkel Blueprint

Australia's Chief Scientist Alan Finkel outlines why our energy mix should be a balanced array of diverse technologies.

Sculpture pays tribute to the cochlear implant

2019 is the centenary of Engineers Australia and as part of the festivities the organisation will install a sculpture inspired by the cochlear implant at the National Arboretum Canberra.

Building robots that can fly and drive

Imagine machines that could fly into construction areas or disaster zones that aren't near roads and then squeeze through tight spaces on the ground to transport objects or rescue people.

Screen-printed batteries for renewables are on the way

The solid state batteries are in a thin flexible format and printed in a roll-to-roll process like a newspaper and can be adapted to almost any shape.

Could coal be the answer? Creating cost effective feed materials

Researchers at the University of Newcastle (UON) have started developing a process designed to create carbon fibres from coal.

Best & brightest members wanted as Engineers Australia office bearers

We’re looking for engineers to dedicate their knowledge, time and passion to various representative forums across the Engineers Australia community, including the Board, Division Committees, College Boards and, for the first time, the Engineering Heritage Australia National Committee.

Lost in space: Satellites contacted at last

Engineering smarts and international cooperation have helped track down two of the three Australian satellites launched into space recently.