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Sydney's best engineers celebrated
Sydney's best engineers celebrated

Arup took out the top gong; the Bradfield Award; at Engineers Australia's 2015 NSW Showcase Dinner -- in recognition of its outstanding achievement in Engineering Excellence in NSW.

Update from the Williamtown Contamination Expert Panel
Update from the Williamtown Contamination Expert Panel

Panel members discussed a wide range of issues; including sampling and timing matters; at their ninth meeting.

Expert Panel recommends further eight-month ban on fishing while human health risk assessment undertaken
Expert Panel recommends further eight-month ban on fishing while human health risk assessment undertaken

The proposed ban on commercial and recreational fishing in the designated area is recommended to remain in place until 30 June 2016.

Statement from the Williamtown Contamination Expert Panel
Statement from the Williamtown Contamination Expert Panel

The Panel continues to examine issues relating to the toxic leak at the local RAAF base.

$7 million funding for vital research infrastructure in NSW
$7 million funding for vital research infrastructure in NSW

The injection will bolster the State's R&D sector; which is a key driver of innovation in the local economy.

Newcastle engineer awarded Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation
Newcastle engineer awarded Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation

Professor Graeme Jameson's mineral-processing technology has revolutionised the mining industry worldwide; and added billions in export dollars to the Australian economy.