ATSE has called on the Australian Government to urgently increase research and development (R&D) in the next Federal budget or risk becoming a technological laggard.
The surge in rail demand in Australia can be attributed to several key factors, including ongoing urban and regional population growth, expanding trade activities and the recognition of the environmental advantages of rail over road transport.
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With the help of sustainable engineering, Australia’s rubbish will be transformed into a key resource and generate new industries, Australia’s top technology and engineering experts said today.
Australia is not only one of the driest countries on Earth, but the country with the most weather extremes. While droughts are destroying crops and emptying water reserves in NSW, severe floods are rampaging through Queensland, destroying people’s lives.
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