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NAPLAN maths results highlight need for stronger STEM foundations, says Engineers Australia
Engineers Australia has stated the latest NAPLAN results highlight the need for stronger mathematics education, after national results showed around one in three Australian students did not meet national benchmarks and numeracy performance remained mixed across year levels.
Engineers Australia warns of talent shortfall as demand rises
Engineers Australia has warned that skills shortages and workforce gaps remain the most significant challenge facing the engineering profession, following the results of a recent industry poll.
Engineers Australia spotlights innovation and sustainability on World Engineering Day
Engineers are being recognised globally for their role in driving innovation and sustainability, as Engineers Australia marks World Engineering Day on 4 March 2026.
Engineers Australia calls for engineering-led planning as summer risks rise
Engineers Australia is urging governments and communities to prioritise engineering-led solutions as the country prepares for a summer marked by hotter-than-average temperatures, heightened bushfire danger and increased pressure on critical infrastructure.
Engineers Australia urges nat’l strategy amid ongoing engineering workforce pressures
Engineers Australia has cautioned that Australia’s future workforce remains under pressure, citing new data from Jobs and Skills Australia that shows continued shortages across many critical engineering disciplines.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
