City of Sydney says it is time to modernise ageing electricity network
14 November, 2016The City of Sydney is calling on Australia's energy rule maker — for a second time — to encourage efficient, decentralised energy generators, following the recent catastrophic grid failure in South Australia.
Heavy vehicle health check kicks off
02 August, 2016Australia's heavy vehicle fleet will undergo its first national health check as a two-month National Roadworthiness Baseline Survey begins this week.
3D printing: a new threat to gun control and security policy?
27 July, 2016 by Daniel C. Tirone, Louisiana State University and James Gilley, Louisiana State UniversityThe threat of self-manufactured firearms is not new, but a critical barrier is collapsing. Until recently, most people didn't have the skills to make a weapon as capable as commercially available ones. However, recent developments in the field of additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, have made home manufacturing simpler than ever before.
NZ engineers subject to new Code of Ethical Conduct
30 June, 2016A new Code of Ethical Conduct for New Zealand engineering professionals comes into force on 1 July.
Industry benefits and ISO 50001
06 June, 2016At the seventh Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM7), world energy leaders announced ambitious actions to accelerate the global transition to clean energy. These actions include efforts to address energy efficiency using ISO 50001 on energy management systems.
Siemens announces 'Prime Minister's Industry 4.0 Taskforce'
28 April, 2016Siemens has announced the formation of a special industrial taskforce to support Australia's transition to a new economy and connect the nation to the fourth industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0.
Brazilian dam burst disaster restoration settlement expected
27 January, 2016A restoration settlement for the dam burst disaster at a BHP Billiton-backed iron ore joint venture in Brazil could be finalised this week.
What does GHS mean for Australian businesses?
22 June, 2015The majority of changes and impact to Australian businesses from the GHS recommendations will be felt prior to the official introduction of the new GHS standards on 1 January 2017, so businesses will need to spend time and money to prepare their operations for compliance.
Australian Government continues to lack vision for manufacturing
09 June, 2015The same old story: a lack of support and incentive means that Australia now ranks 116th out of 142 countries when it comes to converting research dollars into innovation and commercial success.
Funding to boost 19 manufacturers
21 May, 2015The Abbott government has announced that it will be injecting funding into 19 Australian manufacturing businesses, including Cochlear and Bega Cheese, in a bid to bolster their competitiveness in a rapidly shifting market.
Budget gives ANSTO more funding
18 May, 2015The federal government last Tuesday announced $193 million for Australia's nuclear agency, enabling expansion of future research and the building of nuclear waste management facilities.
Labor plans manufacturing industry assistance
08 May, 2015The ALP has released a draft platform outlining plans for assistance to the manufacturing industry.
Global chemical labelling system coming to Australia
20 April, 2015The United Nations has published the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), which will come into effect in Australia on 1 January 2017.
Government 'changes its mind' on funding for car manufacturing
10 March, 2015The Abbott government has announced today that it will reinstate nearly $1 billion in funding for the car industry in its latest move to do away with several contentious policies.
Government 'changes its mind' on funding for car manufacturing
10 March, 2015The Abbott government has announced today that it will reinstate nearly $1 billion in funding for the car industry in its latest move to do away with several contentious policies.
