Upgrading the Outback Way, Australia’s longest shortcut
The upgrading of the Outback Way, a 2700 kilometre road from Laverton in Western Australia, via Alice Springs, to Winton ...
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How an innovative solar-powered system is providing clean water to Indigenous communities
Remote communities across Australia now have a new option for affordable and continuous potable water, thanks to Project Gilghi, a ...
Australia’s first Indigenous-owned commercial satellite stations are creating technology hubs in the outback
A pair of state-of-the-art commercial satellite ground stations in Alice Springs will transform Australia’s capability in earth observation and provide ...
How working in remote locations sparked this engineer’s passion for social justice
During his 43-year engineering career and into retirement, Bill Lawson AM has been an ally of Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...
Electric boats can generate energy for the grid on remote islands
Floating photovoltaic cells could become a power source for remote islands, thanks to technology developed by Australian engineers.
‘Engineering In-A-Box’ brings real-world challenges to regional students
A new program wants to get children thinking outside the box with hands-on engineering lessons – no matter where in ...
This year’s Infrastructure Priority List can be summed up in one word: resilience
The 2020 Infrastructure Priority list shines a light on the need to shore up Australia’s water security, regional infrastructure and ...
Engineering in Australia’s Top End gives a unique perspective on the profession
Engineering in the Northern Territory gave Louise McCormick a unique opportunity to expand her skillset.
Developing engineering expertise with projects in Indigenous communities
A new investment fund is creating critical infrastructure to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians.
From country to city: How can better connectivity help people enjoy the best of both?
What should Australia’s transport networks look like in 30 or 50 years? There is no crystal ball to give us ...
