More full-time firies needed to avoid another Black Summer - Central Coast News 17 June 2020

In the wake of major bushfires which threatened the Central Coast and devastated other parts of the state late last year and early this year, the Public Service Association (PSA) is calling for 1000 new permanent firefighters to avoid another “Black Summer”. The union wants the State Government to end its over reliance on volunteers to fight bushfires and is seeking a mandated minimum level…

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Shivs, drug drops and serial killers: Life in Silverwater women’s jail

A 32-year prison veteran has revealed the harsh reality of dealing with our worst female prisoners as COVID-19 visitor bans lead inmates to hatch increasingly elaborate plans to smuggle their drugs and contraband inside. The distressed inmate complains to senior officer Nicole Jess that her night at Silverwater Women’s Correctional Centre was punctured with excruciating stomach cramps and she is in need of urgent hospital…

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Silverwater women’s prison: Inside life with female serial killers - Daily Telegraph 16 July 2020

A prison officer veteran has revealed the harsh reality of dealing with our worst female prisoners as coronavirus visitor bans lead inmates to hatching elaborate plans to smuggle contraband inside. LIFE INSIDE WOMEN’S JAIL https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/shivs-drug-drops-and-serial-killers-life-in-silverwater-womens-jail/news-story/177fa09815cabd0eb718dfb397ce20e0

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iCare Workers' Compensation - 10 News Sydney 28/07/2020

Brett Fitzpatrick spent a decade working as a Prison Officer at the Silverwater correctional facility in NSW, dealing daily with some of the country’s most dangerous criminals. But it was his battle with the workers' compensation system that almost destroyed him. https://twitter.com/10NewsFirstSyd/status/1288012689873219585?s=20

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Prize industrial relics to remain at Ultimo Powerhouse Museum - The Australian 29/07/2020

The inquiry heard staff at the Powerhouse were pleased about the decision to keep the museum at Ultimo but Troy Wright of the Public Service Association of NSW said his members had not been updated about the plans. He said staff at Ultimo were continuing to archive the collections there as if the move to Parramatta was going ahead. “They are still doing that, and…

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