NSW

A record number of First Nations people died in NSW prison custody last year, with two more deaths reported this month. Matthew Roberts, a 27-year-old Bundjalung, Yaegl, and Gamilaroi man, died by suicide in July at Lithgow correctional centre, and another First Nations man, 21, died a week later at Clarence correctional centre. Advocates warn this year's numbers could exceed last year's record.

Deeming has filed a legal suit against the Victorian Liberal president, set to be heard in the supreme court. A blizzard brought snow to NSW and Victorian alps. Independent senator David Pocock criticized the gambling reform bill as insufficient and accused the prime minister of yielding to the gambling lobby.

A woman, Raya Meredith, was illegally strip-searched by NSW police at a music festival and awarded $93,000 in damages, including $20,000 in aggravated damages. The court heard she feared officers would label her a liar during proceedings, despite their prior statements claiming no memory of the incident. NSW seeks to appeal the class action ruling involving 6,000 festivalgoers.

Julian Hill claims Labor has 'won the debate' on housing tax changes as homelessness rises in NSW. John Howard and lawmakers signed an open letter urging stronger gambling reforms, criticizing the Albanese government's current proposals as insufficient.

A man in regional New South Wales used a GPS tracking device to monitor his wife's movements before killing her and himself. The incident highlights the issue of secret GPS tracking, which will be criminalized in NSW. The move aims to prevent similar incidents and protect victims of domestic violence.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in Singapore for strategic discussions with leader Lawrence Wong, emphasizing mutual interests in energy and fuel. The Middle East conflict's long-term impacts are warned about, while a search for a missing fisherman in NSW is officially called off.