‘Shortsighted’:NSW government blasted as hundreds of jobs cut
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‘Shortsighted’:NSW government blasted as hundreds of jobs cut

The agency set up by the former Coalition government in 2013 as a one-stop shop for government services has some 360 jobs earmarked for cuts.

  • byMichael McGowan

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So who knew? The inquiry into what ministers were told about $144m in illegal fees

So who knew? The inquiry into what ministers were told about $144m in illegal fees

The NSW Ombudsman has confirmed it will investigate whether former government ministers were warned a long-running scheme which saw agencies charge people merchant fees was unlawful.

  • byMichael McGowan andDaniel Lo Surdo
Millions of NSW residents charged illegal fees by government

Millions of NSW residents charged illegal fees by government

If you’ve renewed your driver’s licence,you’ve probably been overcharged,the government has said.

  • byMichael McGowan andDaniel Lo Surdo
‘A knife through Service NSW’:Senior executives set to be sacked

‘A knife through Service NSW’:Senior executives set to be sacked

The union says it believes 125 jobs are set to be cut in the first of “waves” of redundancy under the changes,which the government says will include executives.

  • byChristopher Harris
Service NSW stabbing accused to remain behind bars

Service NSW stabbing accused to remain behind bars

Mahmoud Salhab’s lawyer said he had mental health issues “for quite some time now”,as he sought orders to have his client transferred to a psychiatric facility.

  • byMary Ward
Ninety minutes that exposed thousands of Service NSW customers

Ninety minutes that exposed thousands of Service NSW customers

As Service NSW updated its website,customers who were logged in had their personal details exposed.

  • byOlivia Ireland
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A woman fled her abuser. Then Service NSW sent him her new address

A woman fled her abuser. Then Service NSW sent him her new address

The woman who fled escalating domestic abuse from a man with links to organised crime cried with relief when she arrived at a safe location.

  • byJordan Baker
‘Use them or lose them’:1.5m tourism vouchers still not redeemed

‘Use them or lose them’:1.5m tourism vouchers still not redeemed

NSW residents have been eligible for a $50 hotel voucher since February,but more than half of people are still sitting on theirs before the expiry in two weeks.

  • byMary Ward
Frustrated Optus customers get the run around

Frustrated Optus customers get the run around

Optus customers who are trying to change their personal identity numbers on documents including their driver’s licence are frustrated with a lack of help and advice from the telco.

  • byAnna Patty
Albo’s got your number
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Albo’s got your number

As does a stranger’s tractor.

National digital ID plan sparks ‘Australia Card’ warnings

National digital ID plan sparks ‘Australia Card’ warnings

The planned system could let Australians access state and federal services with just one login,but privacy advocates are concerned.

  • byNick Bonyhady