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  1. One of the most iconic Grand Designs homes could be yours for just £2.75million... (almost £4m less than the original asking price)

    The Victorian water tower in Kennington, south London was rescued from dereliction and converted into an incredible ten-storey des-res with sweeping views across the capital.

  2. Father-of-four rioter, 61, who took his own life in prison was 'tearful' and felt 'a strong sense of injustice' he had been jailed

    Peter Lynch, 61, hanged himself in HMP Moorland, South Yorkshire. He had been convicted of violent disorder during the anti immigration riots at the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers, Rotherham.

  3. Scandal engulfs major Sydney hospital after it is revealed urgent surgeries delayed because thousands of emails were left unread

    In cases classified as urgent or 'category one', a specialist recommends an operation take place within 30 days, while the tier below requires procedures to be carried out within 90 days.

  4. New car park with more than 100 spaces set to open on long-empty site

    A new car park with more than 100 spaces is set to be created on a former agricultural supply site, council bosses have confirmed.

  5. ‘What’s the next Cochlear implant?’ Melbourne Uni’s bold plan for renewed optimism

    The University of Melbourne’s new vice-chancellor, Carolyn Evans, says Melbourne needs to double down on its strengths to remain a global innovation capital.

  6. Man killed in alleged stabbing in Melbourne

    A man has been arrested after another man died following an alleged stabbing at a home in St Albans in Melbourne’s north-west.

  7. More than 10,000 apartments delayed across Queensland

    Fresh data has revealed more than 10,000 apartments across Brisbane and the Gold Coast have been delayed over labour shortages and rising supply costs.

  8. Man, 22, dies after 'jumping off' the Arc de Triomphe in Paris

    Prosecutors in the French capital have launched an investigation into the 22-year-old's death after he fell from the 163ft war memorial on Saturday.

  9. There’s snow business: Veteran Santa buckles up for another Christmas

    Bruce Eagle, who has played Father Christmas since 1967, is well qualified to teach ‘how to be Santa’ classes.

  10. From galas to art shows: The real cost of being a private school parent

    There are now 20 NSW schools charging more than $45,000 annually for year 12, but the real cost goes beyond fees.