Orange to economic lemon if Sport & Rec Centre sold off

PSA Media release: National Party candidate Scott Barrett should publicly oppose the Baird Government’s plans to privatise the Sport and Recreation centre; a plan which will bite deeply into the region around Orange says the Public Service Association (PSA). According to the PSA, Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Camp, outside Stuart Town, spends about $100,000 a month in the communities of Orange, Wellington and Dubbo,…

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Land & Property privatisation errors a disaster for the bush

PSA media release: The issuing of incorrect certificates by the Central Register of Restrictions (CRR) Unit of the Land and Property Information Service (LPI) regarding more than 200 properties in Sydney could be just the tip of the iceberg in regional NSW said the Public Service Association (PSA). The union said a contributing factor to the errors was critical staff cutbacks along with many experts…

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National Park firefighting plans up in smoke in summer heat

PSA media release: Large areas of the state will be left exposed to bushfires at the peak of summer due to a restructure of National Park operations by the Office of Environment & Heritage said the Public Service Association (PSA). National Park regions were reduced from 14 down to eight. All Regional Managers, critical in fire management and hazard-reduction burns, were required to apply for…

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'Just irresponsible': Government sacks senior fire managers as season ramps up – Sydney Morning Herald

PSA General Secretary, Stewart Little goes on the front foot about the fiery impact of cuts to Regional Managers in National Parks. Read the Sydney Morning Herald article HERE.

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National Parks’ firefighting expertise up in smoke, union warns - Illawarra Mercury

PSA General Secretary Stewart Little remains on the front lines regarding serious concerns about cuts to Regional Managers in National Parks. Read the Illawarra Mercury article HERE.  

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