ISSUE NO. 18
January 2026
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I Should've Gone To Specsavers

By
Alexandra

Alexandra writes from a prison in VIC.

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I moved units about a month ago and we feed some stray cats here. One even let me pat her last night! It's been over a year since I've patted an animal, so you can imagine how excited I was!

I see a black and white tomcat outside my cell window in the evenings sometimes. I tap on the window and say hello but he usually looks at me, horrified, and runs away. A few days ago, however, he didn't move, so I chatted to him for ages, telling him how handsome and brave he was. Then I put my glasses on and realised I had been baby-talking to a serviette that was stuck in a bush!

I moved units about a month ago and we feed some stray cats here. One even let me pat her last night! It's been over a year since I've patted an animal, so you can imagine how excited I was!

I see a black and white tomcat outside my cell window in the evenings sometimes. I tap on the window and say hello but he usually looks at me, horrified, and runs away. A few days ago, however, he didn't move, so I chatted to him for ages, telling him how handsome and brave he was. Then I put my glasses on and realised I had been baby-talking to a serviette that was stuck in a bush!

Staying Strong

By Mel

My name is Mel. In July, my partner overdosed while I was locked up in Tasmania. The staff there were amazing.

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A Charity Fund From Inside: Even $1 Each Would Make a Difference

By Jonathon

I want to propose a system where once a week or once a month it is an option to donate to a charity from money from our inmate accounts.

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‘I Continue to Laugh in the Face of Adversity’: Newtown’s ‘Dreamer’ Muralist on PTSD and Prison

By Andrew

'Nuff Respect, Kudos, and Vast Appreciation on your Magnificent, Pertinent and Poignant Periodical that just keeps getting better. WORD UP!!!

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ISSUE NO. 21

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Autism and Mental Illness: Prison Isn’t the Right Place

By Garry

I would just like to mention a few things I’ve noticed around prison regarding inmates with both autistic and mental illness traits. Who says these inmates are right to go to prison and not a hospital?

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ISSUE NO. 21

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