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Shona Hendley

Shona Hendley

Shona Hendley is a contributor living in Victoria.

11 Davie Avenue, Chletenham

Cheltenham home with sauna sells for $2,425,000 to only bidder

A luxury five-bedroom home in Melbourne’s south-east, featuring a custom-built sauna and an outdoor shower, sold to only bidder for $2,425,000

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Liz and Lauren were born 30 years apart. This is how they became the best of friends

There are many surprising things we can learn from having younger and older friends.

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Homes for winter in Melbourne.

Five of the best Melbourne homes for sale for winter

Looking for to stay warm this winter? Here are some homes for sale with natural light or fireplaces or underfloor heating to beat the chill.

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With winter officially here, many of us are spending more time at home, staying warm and out of the cold.

Five of the best Sydney homes for sale for winter

Looking to stay warm this winter? Here are some homes for sale with natural light or fireplaces or ducted heating to beat the chill.

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Robert Catanese, 66, discovered his muscle loss when he semi-retired.

Muscle loss is more common than diabetes in old age. Here’s how to avoid it

One in five Australians over 60 are living with sarcopenia. Experts share how to avoid and prevent this common health condition.

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This five-bedroom home at 4 Stanhope Road, Killara has maintained many of its original features while being updated for stylish contemporary living.

Five of the best luxury homes for sale where old meets new

Looking for your next home? From classic Federation grandeur to 1930s finery, our top picks blend classic architecture with contemporary style.

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The Eumemmerring house sold for $732,000 at auction to a developer.

Developer buys ‘vandalised’ house in Eumemmerring for $732,000

A developer outbid two first home buyers for the keys to a dilapidated, three-bedroom house in Melbourne’s south-east, paying $132,000 above reserve.

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6 Coral Avenue, Beaumaris which has a 700-bottle wine cellar.

Melbourne’s best homes for sale for wine collectors

Looking for your next home? From a bespoke bar to a modern conservatory and a stylish warehouse conversion, these are our top picks.

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13 Sirius Avenue, Mosman.

Sydney’s best homes on the market for wine collectors

Looking for your next home? From a custom-designed bar to a terrace with an outdoor kitchen, here are our top picks.

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Clair Henneberry (left) provided support to friend Evelien Florijn (right) when her father passed away.

When Evelien’s father died, it was her friends who cared for her best

The death of a parent is the most common bereavement experienced in adulthood. Often, it’s our friends who can offer the most support.

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