From office parties to end of year school events,the round of social engagements can feel overwhelming.

Another end of year event to go to? Why it’s (really) OK to say no

From school concerts to family lunches,it’s a busy time of year for social activities. But not every event will fill your cup.

  • Shona Hendley

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The home at 29 Audley Street,Coburg.

First home buyers secure keys to $1,025,000 inner-north Edwardian

A single-fronted,two-bedroom Edwardian drew six bidders at auction on Saturday. It sold for $105,000 above its reserve to a first home-buying couple.

  • Shona Hendley
16 Chatfield Street,Kingsville.

‘Fierce with her bidding’:Interstate buyer beats four first-timers to buy Kingsville house

The Kingsville house sold for about $100,000 over its reserve with an interstate buyer beating out four first home buyers.

  • Shona Hendley
Marian Matta says her inner show-off has been awakened. “I realise I’m quite happy to perform.”

‘It brings out my inner show-off’:Why Marian,75,can’t get enough of the circus

For these women over 60,performing daredevil moves keeps them young.

  • Shona Hendley
80 River Boulevard,Mildura VIC 3500

Surprising Victorian regional towns where house prices rose most

Victoria’s regional property market is rising and a string of towns beyond the commuter belt notched double-digit gains.

  • Shona Hendley
Sixteen year old powerlifter Lara Jones.

‘New levels of strength’:Why teenage Lara loves to lift

It’s touted as a way of developing muscle and bone strength as we age but weight training is attracting a much younger cohort spurred on by social media ideals and goal-setting challenges.

  • Shona Hendley
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If you’re considering ghosting someone,put yourself in their place for a moment and ask yourself whether they deserve at least a brief message to explain your reasons.

The politics of ghosting:When is it not OK?

It’s often assumed that when someone is cut off without explanation that they probably deserved it. But is ghosting an appropriate way to end a relationship,or is it taking the easy way out?

  • Shona Hendley
A double fronted three-bedroom home in Prahran’s most coveted pocket has sold for $2.055 million.

Prahran’s most coveted pocket delivers $2 million sale

The house at 30 Spring Street attracted only one bidder,who was in attendance but also represented by a buyer’s agent.

  • Shona Hendley
13 Dally Street,Northcote VIC 3070

Baby Boomer couple beat five others for $1.5m Northcote two-bedder

The double-brick Victorian terrace on a one-way street retains many heritage features and drew a large crowd.

  • Shona Hendley
Table for two:Michelle Wai has no hesitation in spoiling her cavoodle,Miss Ellie Donut.

$1000 a month on treats and treatments:How spoiling ‘furbabies’ became the new normal

Birthday parties,five-star hotels and a closet full of clothes – for some owners,indulging their furry companions is all part of the fun as pets become full-blown members of the family.

  • Shona Hendley