Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Ralph Sarich's orbital engine was the Lasseter's Reef of the Australian car industry. In August 1988, then minister for industry, ...

Mr Sarich attracted legions of fans, including Australia's largest company, BHP, which helped bankroll his Orbital Engine Corporation. Governments around Australia and overseas competed vigorously for ...

The Orbital Engine Corporation has secured a contract worth a minimum of $44 million over three years, and up to $120m, to build its N20 engine for the US aircraft giant Boeing’s ScanEagle drone.

The orbital engine never made it into production and the share price crashed to a low of 13c. The dream seemed to be over as the business limped on as consulting firm and a licensee of its patented ...

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. The West Australian magnate is contemplating another change of gear, reports Mark Drummond. As John Roberts prepares for the $2 ...