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Groundbreaking invention: producing the world’s cheapest green hydrogen | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalists

Green hydrogen will be essential for decarbonising ‘hard-to-abate’ sectors of the economy, responsible for 20 percent of the world’s emissions, and is expected to generate an estimated 10,000 new jobs and $26 billion annually in additional GDP annually by 2050.

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The All Ages All Abilities Playground | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalists

Around 1.9 per cent or 500,000 Australians have an intellectual disability. Traditional playgrounds are typically designed for young, able-bodied children, leaving intellectually disabled young adults excluded from public play spaces.

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iAccelerate's RISE program empowers rural NSW entrepreneurs | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalists

Regional and rural businesses in NSW, particularly those impacted by bushfires, floods and COVID-19, often face challenges in accessing entrepreneurial support and resources