If you have been paying attention, you would have heard about the recent closing down of many regional newspapers and outlets across Australia. You might wonder what that has got to do with you. You might be wondering why you should care. It affects you immensely. Do you rely on the ABC for your news? A lot of what the ABC can cover in the regions depends on smaller local and rural newspapers existing there to help cover the same stories in print. ABC journos often have a large area to cover in the regions – they can’t do it alone. Do you rely on your local council for anything?…