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Innovation · AustraliaCountry Press Australia (CPA) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to rule out a copyright exemption for AI companies, but says urgent action is required to enforce copyright laws and stop AI platforms from stealing regional journalism. CPA President Damian Morgan said the damage to regional journalism was no longer hypothetical or distant, it was already occurring. “AI companies think they are above the law. “They are harvesting loca…See the Story
AI 'Illegally Scraping' Local News

Point Lonsdale · Point LonsdaleThe City of Greater Geelong has reassured residents that its soon to begin mosquito management program has been approved by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). Mosquitoes in the Greater Geelong region are known to carry Ross River virus, Barmah Forest virus and Murray Valley encephalitis, which can cause severe illness and long-term side effects. To reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness, the City will begin …See the Story
Mozzie treatment to begin

Geelong · GeelongGeelong has a new pollen counter to help improve thunderstorm asthma forecasts and reduce pressure on emergency services. The automated pollen counter will replace manual traps with advanced imaging to deliver faster and more accurate data for grass pollen forecasting and health alerts. Barwon Health acting director of emergency services Doctor Hayden Richards said the pollen counter would alert people when they should avoid exposure outdoors to…See the Story