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' Time for new state government to commit to funding full time fire protection for regional communities The fire fighters union is today calling on the NSW State Government to commit to a timeline for funding full time fire protection for the major regional communities of Bathurst and Nowra. Fire Brigade Employees Union (FBEU) NSW State President Darin Sullivan said that the two regional centres deserved staffing enhancements to provide full time fire protection.

Inside this issue: 2011 Easter public holidays and consolidated leave Department's new IR strategy - keep digging New meals and refreshment guides 2011 Union Aid Abroad Apheda Raffle closing soon AMP in a coma?

Inside this issue: "User pays" promotions? May Day this Sunday, 1 May

Inside this issue: 2011 Easter holidays and Consolidated Leave Additional Public Holidays - who gets the leave? Additional Public Holidays - overtime LSV reminder A 'Super' lump sum - check your payslip

Inside this issue: Medical response coming "like it or not" A 'super' lump sum - extra payment confirmed Senior Instructors Country - no additional work BMOs fishing for sickness May Day 2011 SOSB meeting reminder

Inside this issue: A new Minister And a new Ministry Transfers and qualifications

Inside this issue: New Government, New Minister... Barry turns west Be lawful, not reasonable 2nd hand PPE banned Union wins TA for USAR instructors A 'super' lump sum? Update

Brigade abandoning front line fire fighters Firefighters have been left to fight blazes without basic equipment like back-up air cylinders, because the brigade has welched on a deal to properly staff support vehicles.

Inside this issue: Check your pay - lump sum payments today A 'super' lump sum? The end of the Keneally Government Debus' monster: RFSA eats parent Koperberg retreats to Toad Hall