Shona Hendley
Shona Hendley is a contributor living in Victoria.
Worse than birth or postpartum: The anxiety of trying for a baby
A new survey suggests anxiety around trying to conceive is more common than fear of pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding. So why isn’t it being discussed?
- Shona Hendley
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‘It’s a small part of the world’: Williamstown home sells for $1.17m
The freestanding house at the rear of a period home attracted six bidders, with downsizers and young couples pushing the price $100,000 above the reserve.
- Shona Hendley
Teens are dying on e-bikes. This is how parents can try to keep them safe
Getting teenagers to engage in conversations about safety isn’t easy, but this expert advice will help.
- Shona Hendley
How Aussies in mid-life are future-proofing their homes for retirement
Many family home owners come to a stage when they hope to downsize, but finding the right home for their future needs can take time.
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Young couple pay $1.45m for home near Melbourne’s ‘coolest street’
The renovated three-bedder attracted several young couples for its lovely interiors and the great community vibe in the neighbourhood.
- Shona Hendley
Young family wins bidding war to splash $2.61m on renovated four-bedder
The Californian bungalow sailed $460,000 above reserve when two young families competed for the residence, sold by a downsizing couple.
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Four investors fight for $2,025,000 Malvern East home
An investor with development hopes beat a man who had only seen the three-bedroom property near Chadstone earlier that day.
- Shona Hendley
The home owners spending thousands to design their homes for their cats
Pet owners are investing time and money in purposeful spaces so their feline companions can live their best nine lives.
- Shona Hendley
What’s in a name? Turns out, quite a lot
An enduring point of fascination for pop culture, our names can be powerful, influencing everything from our personality to our career.
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The overlooked prestige suburb that’s Melbourne’s second most expensive
The tightly held neighbourhood is bordered by some of Melbourne’s top suburbs and is close to sought-after schools.
- Shona Hendley