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Fantasy tops inmate reading list

Epic fantasy novel A Game of Thrones was the most popular book borrowed from the state’s prison libraries in 2019, according to a top five list released by Cor

Community drop-in sessions for correctional centre reuse

reuseDrop-in sessions will be held in Ivanhoe and Brewarrina next week so the community can have their say on the future of two Western NSW correctional centre

Inquiry finds incidents of inmate-staff relationships are rare

An independent investigation into inappropriate relationships between inmates and correctional staff has found such incidents are rare with only 14 substantiat

Corrective Services NSW recruits sworn in at Bathurst

University students, tradespeople and childcare workers are among the latest officers to join the Corrective Services NSW family.

Long Bay inmates are painting their way to better mental health

A new exhibition of inmate art will explore how painting and art practice can improve offenders’ mental health and help them cope with long hours of imprisonme

Not all baaaaad: Cooma inmates help drought-stricken farmers

Cooma Correctional Centre staff and inmates are easing the pressure on drought-stricken graziers, by feeding and housing orphaned lambs until they’re healthy e

Crime and punishment under spotlight as criminologists converge on Sydney

The world’s best criminologists and practitioners will meet in Sydney this week to share their knowledge on the best ways to manage offenders on parole and pro

Decision-making: a right not a privilege for people with disability

Everyday life consists of multiple decision-making exercises, from the routine like working out what time to get up in the morning, to the more complex and pos

Pups partner with prison inmates on new program

Inmates will teach new dogs new tricks when they’re given the responsibility to care and train rescue dogs from a Tamworth shelter.

New MyHousing app goes live

MyHousing is the first of its kind in Australia and saves tenants time and the inconvenience of queuing up at an office or waiting on the phone.

Last updated:

18 Feb 2025