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Nicke Kabamba also scored as the hosts secured a victory that saw them end their inaugural EFL campaign in 11th place
It took 25 minutes for the game to spring into life and it was no surprise that Cheek provided the telling moment
Kabamba was fouled in the area and Cheek smashed the resultant penalty beyond Joe Day
Kabamba poked home just before the interval following a goalmouth scramble from a corner to make it 2-0
Liam Dulson tested the palms of Grant Smith after the restart as the Robins briefly threatened but hope was extinguished when Cheek turned home Cameron Congreve's cross for his 25th goal of the season
Ethon Archer did hit the post for the visitors but that was as good as it got for them as Bromley closed out the game with little fuss
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Scroll LeftScroll RightBromley have failed to win any of their three competitive league games against Cheltenham Town
drawing the reverse fixture this season 1-1 after losing both meetings during the 2015-16 National League campaign
Cheltenham Town have won just one of their last seven Football League games against newly promoted opposition (D2 L4)
failing to score more than one goal in any of those matches
Bromley have won five of their last eight home league games (D1 L2)
keeping a clean sheet in each of those victories
Cheltenham have won their final fixture of a Football League campaign just once in the last 10 seasons (D4 L5)
a 4-1 victory over Harrogate Town in May 2021
Ethon Archer (Cheltenham Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul
Nathan Paul-Lavaly (Bromley) wins a free kick in the defensive half
Ethon Archer (Cheltenham Town) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high
Saul Kader (Bromley) wins a free kick in the defensive half
Foul by Arkell Jude-Boyd (Cheltenham Town)
Sam Stubbs (Cheltenham Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half
Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time
Saul Kader (Bromley) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul
Delay in match because of an injury George Miller (Cheltenham Town)
Darragh Power (Cheltenham Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half
Omar Sowunmi (Bromley) wins a free kick in the defensive half
Bromley hosted Cheltenham Town at a sunny CopperJax community stadium this Saturday for the last instalment of the Sky Bet League two season
and both sides boasted recent unbeaten streaks
with Bromley unbeaten in their last three and the visitors unbeaten in their last four
A brace from Michael Cheek and a goal from Nicke Kabamba saw the Ravens beat Cheltenham for the first time in their four meetings
Chances were few and far between for either side in the opening five minutes – Corey Whitely’s long range effort in the eighth minute looked destined for the back of the net
but a deflection changed the trajectory of the effort
Bromley had the chance to edge ahead 24 minutes in – Kabamba’s movement in the penalty area proved too much for the Cheltenham defenders to handle
providing Cheek the chance to net from the spot
The prolific bagsman certainly didn’t need to be asked twice
and he lashed past Day between the sticks to put his side 1-0 up
Electric footwork from Danny Imray down the right hand side
saw the Crystal Palace loanee win a free kick just outside the eighteen yard box
but the ball was met by the head of Sam Stubbs to clear the danger for Cheltenham
One became two for the Ravens on the stroke of half time – chaos in the Cheltenham six yard box looked to be leading to nothing
and the number 26 prodded home from point-blank range for his second goal in as many games
after scoring his first Bromley goal against Barrow last weekend
Ben Thompson kickstarted the second 45 minutes
and Liam Dulson had the first chance of the half seconds in
when he struck powerfully from range; Grant Smith produced a solid save to deny
Andy Woodman’s men notched a third on 52 minutes
Cheek was the man to find the back of the net – the number nine found himself in the right place at the right time in the Cheltenham penalty area
and tapped home from close range to make it a remarkable 25 goals for the season
firmly tucking the Sky Bet League Two golden boot under his arm
An exquisite sequence of solo play from Ethon Archer 62 minutes in
on what had otherwise been a quiet afternoon for the Robins
culminated in the number 22 curling an effort towards Smith’s far post – the Bromley number one was beaten
Jordan Thomas almost brought one back for his side
when he looped a goalbound free kick over the wall
but the ball narrowly glided the wrong side of the post
The referee’s whistle confirmed all three points for Bromley
seeing them finish the season in 11th place in the Sky Bet League Two table
an outstanding finish for the club’s first ever season in the EFL
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London seven-piece Kokoroko seem to be on the verge of a massive breakthrough
Envisaged in 2019 as a fusion of jazz and afrobeat
their sound is and was emblematic of the Londonist Britjazz movement that seems to retain vitality as a force rather than a fad
with its most famous exemplars Steam Down and Ezra Collective lapping up Mercury nominations and other gongs for those who value those things
Kokoroko are as eclectic and current as the best of them
but the new material they are debuting from their forthcoming album seems to suggest they have found a satisfying synthesis of their influences into a highly appealing blend that retains their muso grassroots credibility and pushes them closer to the mainstream
Cheltenham’s shock decision (~) to move toward more standing gigs reflects the dance-ability and physicality of the vital paradigm represented by the Britjazz artists
and it was wonderful to mince about and freely enjoy the space of Cheltenham Town Hall
The band themselves noted that with the whole scene with the lights was kind of distracting (in a good way!)
but the seven-piece band are as beautiful on a large stage as they are in those familiar South London arches; in fact in 2020 they played the BBC Proms
so their cachet does somewhat belie their reach
An ‘oldie’— “Express Your Love”— with its full-on soul ballad vocal sets the scene for the refinements of their songwriting
The album really promises to be something special
refining the jazz and pop elements without losing the beat
The set absorbed old and new. “Never Lost” is a strong calypso-flavoured brass number. “Can’t wait” is fresh
It gets even funkier with a Chaka Khan vibe on “I still want you” and the guitar-y soul funk of “Something’s Going On” takes an absorbing
journey around London through different feels from West Coast to West African
but with their unity of vision more strongly developed than ever
The band’s name Kokoroko is an Urhobo word meaning ‘be strong’— a common call to overcoming that’s overdone but which they don’t labour
The influence of Fela Kuti is profound but to be honest we don’t feel so much of that incendiary political charge
a present-day avant-gardist activist legend whose presence is discerned rather than felt
“We are stars in the sky” felt like generic spiritual jazz of the Thackray/Gilles Peterson school a little more than my sense of irony could bear
but we are mostly in the pocket of an addicting deep groove that absorbs you in its feel
I’ve never seen so many men in shorts at an afrobeat gig as I did in Cheltenham
but there seemed to be a black and silver theme to the band’s clothing
which I urge everyone to adopt at all forthcoming gigs
Kokoroko are the sexiest band on the planet
Kokoroko’s new album Tuff Times Never Last will be out on Brownswood on 11 July
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we were looking to move out of our house in South Frankston
to somewhere in Melbourne’s south-east that was close to the bay
It was not a suburb we had been thinking of
but they showed us a little solid brick 1940s two-bedroom house that we could not resist
Nor could we resist the local area – Pennydale – a section of Cheltenham that is west of the Nepean Highway
(Across the Nepean there’s another section of Cheltenham that residents call The Golden Triangle.) So
comfortable house for this cute little house without a single power point in the kitchen
It is not the first house that we have owned
Not like the first place I lived – London – where there were bombs dropping around me in World War II
Or our family flat over a used-furniture shop in Cairo or a tin cottage in Eritrea
where we kids found live bullets underneath
Cheltenham was not named after the UK town famous for its racecourse
which was a popular stopover on the way to the Mornington Peninsula
and the name of the surrounding area took off from there
Where else in Melbourne is there a suburb named after a pub
We are 18 kilometres from the city and are under two councils – Bayside and Kingston
Cheltenham Park is the highest point in the Bayside Council area
we are not snobs but we do look down on Black Rock
About 20 per cent of my suburb is parkland and there are two cemeteries
About 10 per cent is factories and the rest is mostly residential
It has three golf courses and two more on the edge of its west and east borders
and it’s historical – we even have a cobbled laneway
Many people would ask “why Cheltenham?” Granted
Since the Mornington Peninsula Freeway link was opened just over a decade ago
which runs through the heart of Cheltenham
Huge 32-wheel trucks now use this narrow road so they do not bring down the rail bridge over Bay Road
Let us not mention the high-rise buildings to go up in the near future as part of the development plans for Cheltenham to accommodate about 52,200 residents in the longer term (which would make it one of Australia’s most populous suburbs)
We currently have several high-rises and one 10-storey
Then, of course, there are those home owners who knock down a classic old house to build a “castle”
There are rebuilds going on in most streets
I used to quite like my view of the Dandenong Ranges before it was built out
I wish I had walked around and taken photographs for posterity as I did of the interior of our house
We thank that the rail line went under when the level crossing was removed in 2020 but we lost a piece of our history when the century-old station buildings were dismantled
those station pieces will be put back together again at some point by the Mornington Railway Preservation Society
But there are so many other things to like
and in a few years the Suburban Rail Loop will bring a third
the tram-less road in nearby Beaumaris named Tramway Parade
Charman Road and Station Road shops have more than 20 places to dine plus several that supply takeaway meals
as well as a small supermarket and other shops
But all this is dwarfed by Southland (or Fountain Lakes
Southland might well be the feature that outsiders best know Cheltenham for
is one of the largest shopping centres in Australia
it announced it would extend ostentatiously over the top of eight lanes of the Nepean Highway and onto the former Joseph Lucas motor industry parts factory
TV’s Kath and Kim shopping at Fountain Lakes
About half of Cheltenham Park is made up of wooded areas
and it has plenty of space to walk your dog off lead
as well as two ovals that are popular for junior cricket and soccer training
The main sports ground is the Jack Barker Oval which is home to Cheltenham Cricket Club and Cheltenham Football Club
The cricket club is one of Australia’s oldest sporting clubs founded in 1872
The football club (nicknamed the Rosellas) was founded a little later in 1891
It started teaching in 1855 and is the fifth oldest school in Victoria
was appointed as assistant to the first secretary general of the United Nations following the conclusion of World War II
Real estate agents sometimes get a bad rap
but I would love to thank the one who introduced us to Cheltenham
Colin Hill is a long-time resident of Cheltenham
Southland’s expansion across the Nepean Hwy was announced in 1991
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Suburban Rail Loop East from Cheltenham to Box Hill (SRL East) will connect our growing health
retail and employment precincts in Melbourne’s east and south east
Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) has prepared a Draft Cheltenham Structure Plan and Draft Planning Scheme Amendment (PSA)
The draft structure plan and draft planning scheme amendment are currently available for review
and both will be available for public review and comment until 22 April
The PSA proposes to implement the Cheltenham Structure Plan into the Bayside and Kingston planning schemes
SRLA is holding a series of information online webinars so you can listen to the project team and structure planning specialists about what the proposed changes might mean for you
Lady Nade’s crowd-pleasing tribute to Nina Simone is achieving an unprecedented level of success for a resolutely independent artist
a success which you can only feel is as deserved as it is convincing
Since Lady Nade’s Cheltenham debut six years ago
she had released three albums of acoustic guitar indie-folk-americana soul
with collaborations including a “Tribute to the Blues Dames” which set the scene for “Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone” originally devised four years ago for Nina Simone’s ‘90th anniversary’
drums and handclaps from her band members with “Be My Husband” showcased the power of Lady Nade’s voice
so similar to Nina Simone’s as to pass for tribute but you can hear with certain extemporisations and phrasing that she’s approaching the songs as you would any songs you wanted to bring the best of yourself to
There are lots of jokes about her Bristolian accent
not so much as to warrant retitling songs like “Why Keep On Breakin’ Me ‘Eart?” but why not
The balancing act between the Nina and the Nade is finely judged and immaculately executed such that you can abundantly see why it’s been so successful
with this show being the first in another long UK tour
The 90-minute set ticked off the big familiar numbers (“I Wish I Knew”
I Got Life” (that one from the Muller advert)
“Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” and Feelin’ Good (that one by Muse))
As a vocalist and interpreter of the songs
though “Love Me And Leave Me” was let down by the piano
and “Chain Gang (The Work Song)” by the saxophone
and where o where were the crucial chants of “POWER!” in “Sinnerman”
There’s also a sense that Nade is convincing re-reading Nina
but her talent is better represented by more multi-dimensional tone and register in the material
The band is more confident on the pop crossover numbers
a specialisation of Nina Simone’s and Lady Nade’s
that brought pleasing readings of the dreamy pop ballad “Lilac Wine” and the soft ska of “Baltimore”
which is a connoisseur’s cut written by Randy Newman
I love that they can play all the big famous songs and then the less famous but highly regarded ones; it reassures you that they really dig the whole catalogue
The Nina Simone catalogue is wildly varied
describing “Take Care of Business” as “Filthy!” She tears into “Gin House Blues” (first recorded by Bessie Smith)’s injunctions to “Give me my gin!” with gusto
Other under-represented themes are also brought to light by Lady Nade
Self-described as “All round nutjob and good egg” she does a lot of music workshops in care homes with dementia patients
and is open about Nina Simone’s mental health problems
such as a re dwelt on in “What Happened to Miss Simone?” documentary
The honesty of Nina Simone’s songs appeals to Lady Nade
“She broke stigma talking about stuff that went against the grain- mental health and the reality of life.” The way Nina Simone added melancholy to Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’s bitter blues “I Put A Spell On You” is legendary
an exemplar of her paradoxical union of vulnerability and power
“This is what it would feel like getting a hug from Nina Simone,” she says
Now” in that it takes itself so seriously that it can easily become hilarious
There’s a Pedro Almodovar film which employs a muzak version with such laconic precision the song will probably never recover
rather than the sense of fragility you need to emote to really lean into it to obliterate its potential pomposity
It takes a heart of stone not to laugh at lyrics like this: “But his dog up and died/ Dog up and died/ And after twenty years he still grieves.”
Dunkertons Tap Room is a tough room to engineer in a kind of permanent festival marquee enveloped by a loud cloud of cider drinkers
I wondered if we were going to be able to hear anything at all
My highest praise to Lady Nade might be that for the most part I found myself not hearing the noise any more
only twice noticing I’d stopped noticing it
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A Cheltenham couple who pleaded guilty to three counts of ill-treatment of an animal were sentenced in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on the 22 November
The 27-year-old woman and 47-year-old man were sentenced to six-month prison terms
reduced by 30% because of their guilty pleas to four months
and suspended on an 18-month good behaviour bond
One of the other dogs – a nine-year-old male Staffordshire Terrier cross named Spike – was also emaciated
Spike weighed 14.1 kilograms and had a body condition score of 2/9
was underweight and had a body condition score of 3/9
The dogs were found at the defendants’ Cheltenham property on 17 July 2023 by an RSPCA SA inspector responding to a cruelty report
the inspector looked over a fence to the backyard and observed both Spike and Lily in poor condition
The inspector returned to the property later that day accompanied by SA police officers and a locksmith
Once again being unable to find anyone home
the inspector (acting under a search warrant) entered the rear yard where he observed the dogs’ only source of shelter to be a small shed filled with clothes
open wound on his head and a distended stomach
Unable to locate the third dog in the yard
the inspector gained access to the house with the assistance of the locksmith
the inspector saw what he believed to be a deceased dog on a blanket on the floor
the dog moved slightly as the inspector approached him
the inspector feared the dog would not survive the journey to an emergency vet
Woodstock and Spike required overnight care at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) in Kent Town
The examining RSPCA SA vet stated that both dogs were suffering significantly and would likely have died within hours to days without immediate hospitalisation
In the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court today
Magistrate Mark Semmens described the case as “the most serious dog matter I have seen in my 35 years as a Magistrate and a solicitor”
you should not have them,” His Honour said
but the suffering and pain must have been significant
“This does not happen overnight… you should be deeply ashamed of this offending
“The public conscious would be shocked were there any other sentence than imprisonment.”
After being put on veterinary-supervised refeeding programs and spending many months in foster care
all three dogs eventually recovered and were adopted by their foster carers
the maximum penalty for animal cruelty is $20,000 or two years’ imprisonment
the maximum penalty is $50,000 or four years’ imprisonment
RSPCA South Australia is the state’s only animal welfare charity with inspectors empowered to prosecute animal cruelty under SA’s Animal Welfare Act
Members of the public who witness animal cruelty or neglect are urged to immediately call RSPCA’s 24-hour cruelty report hotline on 1300 477 722
Cheltenham sold under the hammer on Saturday
An extra $50 was all that was needed to secure a young couple’s new home in Cheltenham at its Saturday auction
The two-bedroom townhouse at 1A Wallingford St was listed for $870,000-$920,000 and sold for $60,500 above the top end of its price range when it went under the hammer
Ray White Bayside agent Trevor Bowen said the final three bids from the two bidding parties were $100
with the latter offer winning the auction for Andrew and James as well as their dogs Evie and Theo
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“The lovely young couple who purchased it also had their parents out from the United Kingdom to help them with their home search,” Mr Bowen said
“This home is on its own title is in the golden triangle; close to shops and transport.”
Bidding for the abode started strongly with a $900,000 offer from the winning party
followed by another 19 bids which rose in$50-$10,000 increments
Mr Bowen said the couple pulled out of the auction twice
all it took was an extra $50 to secure the Cheltenham digs
He added that the residence was located in quite a desirable area which had produced some strong sales results since the start of the year
“There’s definitely more positivity in the air with the interest rate cut,” he said
Mr Bowen said the sellers wanted to upsize because they had two teenage boys and needed a three bedroom abode
with two bedrooms — including the main with an ensuite — as well as a study and separate bathroom upstairs
there’s a large living room with a fireplace
The kitchen is fitted with stone benchtops
wine fridge and stainless steel appliances
The abode is also moments from the train station
Southland Shopping Centre and Cheltenham’s main shopping strip
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2025 - 1:24amOne of the UK's most prestigious racing events is underway
The 2025 Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse has welcomed the House of Windsor
with members of the royal family flocking to the track
with the family becoming a regular fixture at the event
Read on to see everything the royal family got up to at this year's festival
The Princess Royal ran into a friendly face in the form of her ex-boyfriend Andrew Parker Bowles on day four of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival
The former flames excitedly watched the races together with their binoculars and were seen catching up animatedly
but now they are connected in a different way
Andrew is the ex-husband of Camilla Parker Bowles
who is married to Anne's brother King Charles.
Andrew and Camilla had wed three years after he and Anne parted ways
Charles and Camilla had rekindled their relationship for years after his marriage to Princess Diana broke down in 1986
Anne was also at the festival on official royal business
crowning the winning owner JP McManus won the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase with his horse
Also making an appearance was Anne's daughter Zara Tindall
who looked stunning in a dark shade of blue
She attended the festival with her husband Mike Tindall
who shared a sneaky tip to "surviving" the festival
Raceday TV asked the Cheltenham veteran whether he had any tips to power through the four-day racing festival
All it takes is bumping into an old friend to push you over the limits," he joked
referring to the brewer's non-alcoholic beer option
"A little Guinness Zero in the middle when no one knows
"Genius," the reporter commented
Zara also made sure to take a snap with British screen royalty Henry Cavill and his partner Natalie Viscuso
who wore complimentary colours of olive green and burnt orange
Zara and Mike Tindall made a joint appearance for day three of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival
Zara looked ever so on trend with a wide-brimmed fedora hat and leather gloves to go with her pricy khaki coat
The coat appears to be the Livia Wool Coat in kelp green from London designer Hobbs
retails on the designer's website for a steep $820
The "hardest working" member of the British royal family has made a public appearance out at the races
Princess Anne was all smiles as she attended day three of the festival in a stylish
making history in 1976 as the first member of the British royal family to compete at the Olympics in the equestrian event
Princess Eugenie was turning heads on day two of the festival
giving royal watchers a closer look at her iconic engagement ring
Eugenie's engagement ring contains a rare detail that makes it one of the more intriguing rings on any royal finger
and it features a sweet nod to another royal lady
also known as a 'lotus blossom sapphire'
an incredibly rare stone that takes its stunning hue from the mix of red and yellow in the gem..
The design is similar to the Princess of Wales' ring
although Eugenie's is more rounded whereas Kate's has an oval deep-blue sapphire
It also bears a striking resemblance to her mother's engagement ring
actually designed the ring for his wife with his mother-in-law's jewellery in mind
taking inspiration from the piece Prince Andrew used to propose to Sarah Ferguson in 1986
design and featured 10 stunning diamonds surrounding a large ruby
Eugenie's ring wasn't the only eye-catching accessory at Cheltenham
Andrew Parker Bowles and Queen Camilla arrived together for the world-famous festival
remain good friends and often attend equestrian events together
The Queen wore a long brown coat dress with fur-cuffed gloves and a pair of suede boots
but there was a particular accessory that stole the show..
Queen Camilla arrived to the world-famous equestrian event decked out in jewels
The royal wore a pair of pansy jewel brooches
which diamond expert Maxwell Stone says comes with a hefty price tag
"Queen Camilla has worn her set of jewelled pansy brooches on many occasions, both before and after her marriage to King Charles, as early as Christmas Day 2007," he told Hello!
Made from 14k yellow gold and purple amethysts
the brooches are rich in symbolism," Stone says
have long been associated with remembrance
adding a poignant touch to Queen Camilla's choice at Cheltenham Festival – a beloved event of her late mother-in-law
whose passion for horses and affection for the festival made it one of the highlights of her year," the expert explained
"I'd estimate them to be worth £40,000 (approx
Queen Camilla spent time in conversation with Lady Sarah Keswick during 'Style Wednesday'
one of Queen Camilla's most trusted companions
frequently accompanies the royal family to events
Zara Tindall is no stranger to an equestrian event
She has an established career as an equestrian and notably won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics in team eventing
Zara famously carried the Olympic torch at Cheltenham Racecourse while riding her horse
the royal arrived in a stunning display of chic tailoring
Zara wore a pinstripe blazer jacket with a knitted turtleneck and a unique fascinator
Zara and her cousin Princess Eugenie were photographed enjoying a chat with Natalie Pinkum
The three ladies all wore various shades of maroon
Queen Camilla spent time talking with Charlotte Giles
the girlfriend of late jockey Michael O'Sullivan
died in February after sustaining an injury from a deadly fall
Camilla appeared to provide comfort to Giles as she continues to mourn
Zara looked incredible in another ensemble
She kept warm from the cold conditions in the 'Victoria' navy coat by British high-end outdoors brand Fairfax and Favor
who described her Australian stylist Annie Miall as "amazing"
was recently announced as an ambassador for the label..
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Sir Alex Ferguson tasted success at Cheltenham on Thursday. Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty ImagesLegendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson earned his latest victory on Thursday as the horse he part owns
won the Jack Richards Novices' Chase at Cheltenham
has been an avid horse racing fan for years and has assembled an impressive stable since he stepped away from the Old Trafford dugout in 2013
Caldwell Potter's win was particularly poignant as it came two months after the death of John Hales
Hales was part of the syndicate -- along with Ferguson
Ged Mason and Peter Done -- who bought Caldwell Potter for €740,000 (£630,000) last year
The figure made him the most expensive jump horse at a public auction
but he had flattered to deceive before his success at Cheltenham on Thursday
Hales was the driving force behind Caldwell Potter's acquisition and the horse runs in his yellow and red colours
Sir Alex Ferguson and the Caldwell Potter team watch their galloping grey storm to an emotional Cheltenham Festival victory in the colours of the late John Hales ❤️@CheltenhamRaces | @PFNicholls pic.twitter.com/tkNXnL2TMn
The syndicate enjoyed their maiden Cheltenham Festival successes with Monmiral and Protektorat last year
which was trainer Paul Nicholls' 50th at the Cheltenham Festival
The reason John bought this horse is he lost Hermes Allen
He wanted someone to replace Hermes," Nicholls told ITV
"John put his money where his mouth was and bought him
Ferguson was pictured jumping for joy as the horse sped to victory and later said winning at the famous horse racing meet again "was a bonus."
"I think the jumping won it," Ferguson told BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Winning here last year with two was fantastic and doing it again this year is fantastic
Constitution Hill is back at the home of jumps racing with 20,000 expected there to see his Champion Hurdle trial
The first two starts of Constitution Hill’s career were on a Saturday at Sandown Park, but he has not raced at the weekend in the south of the country since his second outing in January 2022 and around 20,000 racegoers are expected at Cheltenham to see Nicky Henderson’s unbeaten eight-year-old in the flesh.
Read moreA run on Trials day did not seem to be Plan A for Constitution Hill after his long-awaited return to action in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day
but he took that race so well that Henderson saw no reason to keep him at home
“He’s in great form and came out of Kempton much better than I expected,” the trainer said at Huntingdon on Thursday
as Constitution Hill (3.00) is rated at least 27lb in front of his four opponents on Timeform’s figures
and having been installed as the 1-10 favourite in the early betting on Thursday
an SP of 1-11 or shorter on Saturday would see him become the shortest-priced favourite for any race at Cheltenham this century
“I don’t think we’ll be slaying Goliath,” Harry Derham
as everyone other than Constitution Hill is going to be trying to finish second.”
Cheltenham 1.15: East India Dock posted an exceptional timefigure when pulling 18 lengths clear on the Old course here in November and should confirm his Triumph Hurdle credentials here
ShowUttoxeter: 12.12 Sacre Coeur 12.47 My Friend Sean 1.22 Roysse 1.57 Rubber Ball 2.32 Either Or 3.07 Immortal Flame 3.42 Wal Buck’s 4.20 Ghasham
Doncaster: 12.20 Belfrina 12.55 Grand Albert 1.30 Stormin Crossgales 2.05 Gamesters Guy 2.40 Della Casa Lunga 3.15 Forward Plan (nap) 3.50 To Chase A Dream
Cheltenham: 12.40 Billytherealbigred 1.15 East India Dock 1.50 Moon D’Orange (nb) 2.25 L’Homme Presse 3.00 Constitution Hill 3.35 Strong Leader 4.10 Potters Charm
Newcastle: 4.04 Stand Free 4.35 Winter Crown 5.05 Motawahij 5.35 Society Man 6.05 Just Typical 6.35 Monsieur Fantaisie 7.05 Tomorrow Day
Wolverhampton: 4.15 Mr Nugget 4.50 Bella Veneta 5.20 Stifling 5.50 Michaela’s Boy 6.20 Lessay 6.50 Back Tomorrow 7.20 Piperstown 7.50 Straight A 8.20 Ciotog
Thank you for your feedback.Doncaster 1.30: The front-running Stormin Crossgales faces no obvious opposition for the lead and could prove tough to pass at the business end
Cheltenham 1.50: Several of the regulars over this track and trip are weighted up to their best so Moon D’Orange may add to John McConnell’s fine record at the course
Doncaster 2.05: Plenty of potential in the field for the Grade Two River Don Novice Hurdle but the value may lie with the 10-1 shot Gamesters Guy
who posted a strong time when successful at Carlisle in December
Cheltenham 2.25: Last year’s Gold Cup fourth
can make the most of a 6lb concession from his main rival
ShowSedgefield 1.40 The Cypriot 2.10 Surrey Belle 2.40 Vanilla Dancer 3.10 Raffles Wonder 3.40 Old Page (nap) 4.13 Restandbethankful
Fontwell 1.50 Electric Mason 2.20 Shuil Ceoil 2.50 Leading Swoop 3.20 Epic West (nb) 3.50 Grove Road 4.22 Edward Sexton
Thank you for your feedback.<b>Sedgefield </b>1.40 The Cypriot 2.10 Surrey Belle 2.40 Vanilla Dancer 3.10 Raffles Wonder 3.40 Old Page (nap) 4.13 Restandbethankful</p><p> </p><p><b>Fontwell </b>1.50 Electric Mason 2.20 Shuil Ceoil 2.50 Leading Swoop 3.20 Epic West (nb) 3.50 Grove Road 4.22 Edward Sexton</p>","credit":""}">Quick GuideSunday's horse racing tips
by Greg WoodShowSedgefield 1.40 The Cypriot 2.10 Surrey Belle 2.40 Vanilla Dancer 3.10 Raffles Wonder 3.40 Old Page (nap) 4.13 Restandbethankful
Thank you for your feedback.Doncaster 2.40: Della Dasa Lunga was much improved for a wind operation at Kempton last month and can back up that handicap success back up in grade
Doncaster 3.15: This track and trip brings out the best in Forward Plan
who was touched off in this race by a nose last year
He is 9lb higher in the weights now but Chad Bament’s 10lb claim is a big help and a price around 5-1 looks very fair
Cheltenham 3.35: Strong Leader comes with a wealth warning after a blow-out behind Crambo last time but will be a big runner if a subsequent wind operation sparks a return to his best form
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes won big on the Cheltenham Festival after revealing one bold bet that came off on Tuesday
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it’s landlocked but an easy drive to the beach
it serves Inglewood coffee and showstopper toasties with its produce in order
as evidenced by the ‘Italian stallion’ sanga with grass-fed beef and pork meatballs on organic sourdough with smoked scamorza and the house napoli
Cheltenham’s upward trajectory hasn’t dulled its character
“One of the things I love about it is that there’s not one demographic,” he says
“There are all sorts of people here from different walks of life
Cheltenham still represents a true bang for your buck
its distinctive pockets will take you further – or not as far
“the entry point is around $900,000 to $1 million but different areas will take you up to around $2 million to $2.5 million.”
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Watch 1m 4sFire crew are battling a blaze at a factory in Cheltenham following reports lithium-ion batteries caught fire.
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Mark Hughes was unable to steer Carlisle United away from relegation to the National League
Carlisle United have been relegated from League Two to the National League after losing 3-2 at Cheltenham Town
The Cumbrians started the day knowing that they needed all three points at Whaddon Road and for Tranmere Rovers to fail to win at home to Crewe Alexandra for there to be a chance of survival
But Tranmere won 2-0 to leave the gap to safety at an insurmountable seven points going into the final game of the campaign
Despite Carlisle taking the lead in the 29th minute through Matthew Dennis
they were quickly pegged back with goals from Jordan Thomas and Ashley Hay to go into the break trailing
Georgie Kelly scored for Carlisle with less than 20 minutes remaining to level the match
but George Miller added a third for the hosts in stoppage time
Carlisle will join already relegated Morecambe in the National League next season
but Gabe Breeze saved well from Hay at the other end
The visitors struck first when Stephen Wearne flicked on Aaron Hayden's ball and Dennis raced through and beat Joe Day with a low finish in the 29th minute
Cheltenham were awarded a penalty kick when Breeze was adjudged to have tripped Jordan Thomas and he converted from the spot in the 33rd minute
The hosts led when Ethon Archer's ball over the top was reached by Hay
who finished confidently in the 45th minute
Carlisle levelled when Elliot Embleton's cross was nodded in from close range by Kelly in the 73rd minute
Miller scored three minutes into stoppage time to seal the points for mid-table Cheltenham
and cap a dismal day for the Cumbrian side
Cheltenham Town boss Michael Flynn told BBC Radio Gloucestershire:
The second we looked a bit flat at times but played well on the counter
"It's always tough seeing a team get relegated
I don't like it and it doesn't give me any satisfaction
"Mark Hughes is a smashing manager and Carlisle is a club with loads of tradition
I hope they bounce back next season and I wish them all the best."
Carlisle United boss Mark Hughes told BBC Radio Cumbria:
"It's not a great moment for anyone connected with the club
not least the fans who came in great numbers again today
"We gave it a shot and the players gave me everything
but for everyone connected it is really hard to take."
Carlisle return to the National League for the first time since 2005 and only the second time in their history after a dismal and chaotic campaign
The hangover from League One relegation 12 months ago continued into this campaign with manager Paul Simpson sacked after just four games
The supposed revolution of a possession-based game under Mike Williamson backfired spectacularly as he was shown the door in February after only four wins in 22 games
but having been allowed to bring in 11 players in the January transfer window
Manchester United and Wales legend Mark Hughes was brought in to try to save the Blues
It says everything that despite Carlisle's best run of form for two years - 10 points from five matches - they have not taken the survival fight to the final day
They have been in the bottom two for all bar three days since early October and ultimately the season ends with what the club deserves - relegation
Their stay in the National League lasted only one season 20 years ago
and their Americans owners will be desperate to ensure an EFL return as quickly as possible
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Scroll LeftScroll RightCheltenham Town have won five of their last seven Football League games against Carlisle United (D1 L1)
never conceding more than one goal in any of those matches
Carlisle United won their last away league game against Cheltenham Town and will be looking to make it four wins in their last six visits (D1 L1)
Cheltenham have failed to win any of their last six home league games (D3 L3)
their longest stretch on home soil in the fourth tier since November 2018 (10 games)
Carlisle are unbeaten across their last four league games (W3 D1)
Matty Taylor (Cheltenham Town) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal
Arkell Jude-Boyd (Cheltenham Town) wins a free kick on the left wing
Joe Hugill (Carlisle United) wins a free kick on the right wing
George Miller (Cheltenham Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner
Assisted by Matty Taylor with a headed pass
Kadeem Harris (Carlisle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close
Assisted by Elliot Embleton following a set piece situation
Fourth official has announced 9 minutes of added time
Georgie Kelly (Carlisle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half
Matty Taylor (Cheltenham Town) right footed shot from outside the box is close
Terell Thomas (Carlisle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half
Sir Alex Ferguson was spotted celebrating an emotional winner at Cheltenham Festival alongside TV star Alan Halsall
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By Sarah Wood | 2nd May 2025
Teams from businesses across Gloucestershire got together yesterday (May 1) for Hazlewoods Accountants and Business Advisors' annual quiz
held at Cheltenham Chase Hotel in Brockworth
was to raise funds for Emily's Gift - Hazlewoods' charity of the year
Guests were welcomed by multi-talented charity founder and High Sheriff of Gloucestershire
Teams battled it out with some fun and challenging rounds
delivered with humour by quizmasters Nick Stafford
But mainly if 'everyone' was really clever..
A highlight (or maybe lowlight) was the 'sevens' round
when teams just had to remember groups of seven things
The Pun-tastic Four smashed the horcruxes in Harry Potter and all the original members of SClub7
but failed on the Seven Wonders of the World
the seven most recent different FA Cup winners (we remembered Leicester City
but totally forgot Wigan!) and the seven most recent Chancellors
Julie Kent MBE reminded teams of why they were all there
She founded Emily's Gift in memory of her daughter in 2023 - the year Emily
She planned to raise £500,000 in a year to fund a psychologist for children with cancer in the county for 10 years
Julie smashed that target and is now fundraising for a blood sampling machine for the Emily Kent Unit for children with cancer in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
enabling their blood to be tested in 45 seconds
She also hopes to be able to buy a blood sampling machine for the district nurse who visits children with cancer at home
tickets to Cheltenham races and a £150 Rosa's Thai voucher
who scored an impressive 206 out of a possible 250
Thanks to the Hazlewoods team pulling together all the scores - Megan Lewis-Bourke
Opinion marks early verdict on Labour amid Shire Hall shakeup
The project has been more than a decade in the making and could see 620 acres of greenbelt transformed into a new town
It has revealed plans to open a branch in town as part of a rapid expansion
Forest of Dean venture shares its fears amid new burden
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A major factory fire has sent a giant plume of black smoke across Melbourne’s south-east and further escalated a dispute about whether the age of Victoria’s firefighting fleet is jeopardising community safety
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) said a caller to triple zero reported that lithium-ion batteries had caught alight at the Phoenix Technology Group factory in Cheltenham at 8.38am Thursday
FRV said two adjoining factories of the Chesterville Road business were razed
but the fire was contained to the property after a 2½-hour fight
“Around 25 fire trucks – including two ladder platforms and a teleboom – along with 70 firefighters responded to the incident at its peak,” FRV said in a statement
FRV said the fire was brought under control about 2.30pm
The United Firefighters Union (UFU) said two tankers failed during the emergency response, just one day after the union voted to take up to 30 trucks off the road in a dramatic escalation of its dispute with the Allan government
FRV assistant chief fire officer Barry Gray told 3AW the two breakdowns were “not a problem at all” in tackling the Cheltenham fire as reinforcements soon arrived
“They were able to position themselves and set up an attack plan
So [there were] more than adequate resources on it,” Gray told radio station 3AW
UFU secretary Peter Marshall said the breakdowns showed the state government needed to heed the union’s long-running concerns about the unreliability of Victoria’s firefighting fleet
“This morning’s pumper tanker failures confirm that we are well and truly in the thick of a state of emergency,” Marshall said
“The failure of the 19-year-old pumper tanker rendered the aerial teleboom unable to do its job to protect the fire from spreading for 10 minutes
and the result could have been catastrophic
with the factory housing lithium batteries
and the fact that equipment deployed was faulty and not able to perform is a disgrace.”
The union says 42 per cent of FRV trucks are past their 15-year use-by date and claims more than 530 truck faults were recorded over the past 18 months
FRV said an inaccessible laneway and concerns of a partial structural collapse also hindered the initial response to Thursday’s fire
Moorabbin and Moorabbin East were warned about the smoke in an updated advice message at 12.16pm
it said there was no threat to the community and the fire had been contained
FRV said the razed Cheltenham factories contained an array of items
including solar panels and lithium-ion batteries
Those inside the factory had already evacuated once firefighters arrived
“Surrounding businesses are likely to remain closed for the day due to danger of smoke
The Environment Protection Authority said it was called to the fire to provide technical assistance
“Concerns include smoke and possible firewater run-off,” the EPA said on social media
FRV said Keys Road was expected to be opened shortly
while a section of Chesterville Road would remain closed
Firefighting will remain at the scene overnight
an updated emergency warning was issued for a bushfire on the western edge of the Grampians shortly after midday Thursday
Residents of Mooralla and Woohlpooer have been told to leave immediately as the fire – about 18 kilometres north-east of Cavendish near Rocklands Reservoir – threatens farmland
“There was a significant increase in fire activity overnight that caused the fire to spread in multiple directions,” the alert said
“The fire activity has temporarily subsided but is still expected to impact private land on the western edge at various points between Hoffmans Road and Billywing Road.”
The regional hub of Horsham was also included in an updated community information notice that warned residents to limit smoke exposure as the nearby Grampians and Little Desert fires continued to burn
The latter blaze – which threatened Dimboola on Monday night – has now grown to almost 70,000 hectares
State Control Centre spokesperson Reegan Key said on Thursday morning
“Crews worked really hard overnight on the southern edge
but there’s still movement on the northern side of that fire
up towards Dimboola and the Western Highway,” Key said
Community meetings were scheduled for Halls Gap and Cavendish on Thursday
with warmer temperatures forecast for the weekend
Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens. Get it here.
A major factory fire has sent a giant plume of black smoke across Melbourne\\u2019s south-east and further escalated a dispute about whether the age of Victoria\\u2019s firefighting fleet is jeopardising community safety.
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) said a caller to triple zero reported that lithium-ion batteries had caught alight at the Phoenix Technology Group factory in Cheltenham at 8.38am Thursday.
FRV said two adjoining factories of the Chesterville Road business were razed, but the fire was contained to the property after a 2\\u00BD-hour fight.
\\u201CAround 25 fire trucks \\u2013 including two ladder platforms and a teleboom \\u2013 along with 70 firefighters responded to the incident at its peak,\\u201D FRV said in a statement.
FRV said the fire was brought under control about 2.30pm.
The United Firefighters Union (UFU) said two tankers failed during the emergency response, just one day after the union in a dramatic escalation of its dispute with the Allan government.
However, FRV assistant chief fire officer Barry Gray told 3AW the two breakdowns were \\u201Cnot a problem at all\\u201D in tackling the Cheltenham fire as reinforcements soon arrived.
\\u201CThey were able to position themselves and set up an attack plan, supported by CFA. So [there were] more than adequate resources on it,\\u201D Gray told radio station 3AW.
UFU secretary Peter Marshall said the breakdowns showed the state government needed to heed the union\\u2019s long-running concerns about the unreliability of Victoria\\u2019s firefighting fleet.
\\u201CThis morning\\u2019s pumper tanker failures confirm that we are well and truly in the thick of a state of emergency,\\u201D Marshall said.
\\u201CThe failure of the 19-year-old pumper tanker rendered the aerial teleboom unable to do its job to protect the fire from spreading for 10 minutes, and the result could have been catastrophic.
\\u201CThis was a serious fourth alarm incident, with the factory housing lithium batteries, and the fact that equipment deployed was faulty and not able to perform is a disgrace.\\u201D
The union says 42 per cent of FRV trucks are past their 15-year use-by date and claims more than 530 truck faults were recorded over the past 18 months.
In a statement, FRV said an inaccessible laneway and concerns of a partial structural collapse also hindered the initial response to Thursday\\u2019s fire.
Residents of Cheltenham, Highett, Moorabbin and Moorabbin East were warned about the smoke in an updated advice message at 12.16pm. However, it said there was no threat to the community and the fire had been contained.
FRV said the razed Cheltenham factories contained an array of items, including solar panels and lithium-ion batteries. Those inside the factory had already evacuated once firefighters arrived.
\\u201CSurrounding businesses are likely to remain closed for the day due to danger of smoke, depending on proximity,\\u201D the agency said.
The Environment Protection Authority said it was called to the fire to provide technical assistance. \\u201CConcerns include smoke and possible firewater run-off,\\u201D the EPA said on social media.
About 3pm on Thursday, FRV said Keys Road was expected to be opened shortly, while a section of Chesterville Road would remain closed. Firefighting will remain at the scene overnight.
Separately, an updated emergency warning was issued for a bushfire on the western edge of the Grampians shortly after midday Thursday.
Residents of Mooralla and Woohlpooer have been told to leave immediately as the fire \\u2013 about 18 kilometres north-east of Cavendish near Rocklands Reservoir \\u2013 threatens farmland.
\\u201CThere was a significant increase in fire activity overnight that caused the fire to spread in multiple directions,\\u201D the alert said.
\\u201CThe fire activity has temporarily subsided but is still expected to impact private land on the western edge at various points between Hoffmans Road and Billywing Road.\\u201D
The regional hub of Horsham was also included in an updated community information notice that warned residents to limit smoke exposure as the nearby Grampians and Little Desert fires continued to burn.
The latter blaze \\u2013 which \\u2013 has now grown to almost 70,000 hectares, State Control Centre spokesperson Reegan Key said on Thursday morning.
\\u201CCrews worked really hard overnight on the southern edge, but there\\u2019s still movement on the northern side of that fire, up towards Dimboola and the Western Highway,\\u201D Key said.
Community meetings were scheduled for Halls Gap and Cavendish on Thursday, with warmer temperatures forecast for the weekend.
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Jordan Thomas' strike was the Cheltenham midfielder's third goal in his past 11 games
Crewe's hopes of securing a League Two play-off spot were hit as late goals from Jordan Thomas and Liam Dulson earned Cheltenham Town a 3-2 win at the Mornflake Stadium
George Miller registered his first goal in 10 games to hand the Robins a 22nd-minute lead
Ryan Haynes squandered the chance to double the visitors' lead 10 minutes later when he blasted his penalty against the bar and Crewe were level just before the break when Kane Hemmings made sure with the game's second penalty award
But Lee Bell's side were unimpressive at the back as Cheltenham ended a run of four consecutive defeats with Thomas and Dulson scoring late on before Alex substitute Calum Agius grabbed a consolation with almost the last kick of the game
Miller's header inside the six-yard box flew into the net off the turf for the opener which was made possible by some excellent work by Arkell Jude-Boyd
who tore past his marker to deliver a telling cross
Crewe were in more trouble when referee Declan Bourne adjudged Lewis Billington to have handled a high cross into the area
but Haynes thumped his penalty kick against the bar
A trip by Tommy Backwell on Hemmings saw Crewe draw level with the veteran striker blasting the spot-kick down the middle past Joe Day
Poor defending saw Crewe fall behind again in the 78th minute when substitute Valentino Adedokun drove the ball back across the box and Thomas squeezed in a far-post finish from a tight angle
Substitute Dulson cut infield and drove home a super finish off the far post from 25 yards out to kill the game in the 86th minute before Crewe youngster Agius netted with an angled drive just before the whistle
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Scroll LeftScroll RightCrewe Alexandra have lost just one of their last seven home Football League games against Cheltenham Town (W4 D2)
a run started by their 8-1 victory over the Robins in April 2011 – the only instance of them netting 8+ goals in an EFL match post-war
After winning the reverse fixture 2-1 in December
Cheltenham Town will be looking to claim a first Football League double over Crewe Alexandra since the 2008-09 season
Crewe have lost two of their last three league games (W1)
and could lose successive matches in League Two for only the third time this season
previously doing so in August (v Barrow and Chesterfield) and in February (v Newport and AFC Wimbledon)
Cheltenham have lost each of their last four league games without scoring; the Robins last lost five in a row without finding the net in October 2023 (7)
Calum Agius (Crewe Alexandra) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner following a set piece situation
Owen Lunt (Crewe Alexandra) wins a free kick in the defensive half
Owen Lunt (Crewe Alexandra) wins a free kick in the attacking half
Liam Dulson (Cheltenham Town) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner
Adrien Thibaut (Crewe Alexandra) wins a free kick on the left wing
Matty Taylor (Cheltenham Town) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right
Assisted by Tommy Backwell with a through ball following a fast break
Jordan Thomas (Cheltenham Town) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner
Assisted by Valintino Adedokun with a cross following a corner
leaving renters with fewer homesDavid Bonaddio
The new year is set to spell a “nail in the coffin” for renters who were hoping for reprieve in their bid to find homes as investors exit Melbourne in droves
Investors are ditching Victorian properties in a bid to beat another tax blow at the start of 2025
with a leading bayside agent revealing he hit a sad milestone over the weekend
Ray White Cheltenham’s Trevor Bowen sold his 40th rental home for 2024 on Saturday
but with Victoria’s land tax and pressure on investors driving the sell off he said just one of the homes had been bought with plans to put it back up for lease
According to PropTrack data Melbourne had a 59.2 per cent clearance rate from 677 results reported on Saturday
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Earlier figures from the firm have indicated close to 30 per cent of sales across Victoria were for properties that had previously been rented out
With land tax bills set to hit on January 1
Mr Bowen said he was encountering many investors keen to finalise a sale before Christmas
The past weekend was the last chance for most investors to take a home to auction and secure a 30-day settlement that would allow them to get out before the new year
The agent added that investors who were selling up were then spending the money in Queensland or around Perth in Western Australia
Ray White Cheltenham’s Trevor Bowen warned 3 Oak Ave
was the 40th investor-owned property he has sold in 2024
“The pool of available rental properties will shrink significantly – I genuinely worry about how this is going to affect tenants,” he said
the state government needs to do something.”
The latest rental home being sold by Mr Bowen was at 3 Oak Ave, Cheltenham
The keys went to a young Hawthorn couple who will pay $1.366m as they trade Melbourne’s leafy east for bayside living
The 635 sqm is located in a highly-sought area in Cheltenham
Mr Bowen said this result was signalling bad times ahead for tenants with shrinking rental options
“We’ve seen an unprecedented rush of investors looking to offload their properties,” he said
“Holding onto properties in Victoria is financially untenable for many landlords
“The compliance costs are another nail in the coffin for many – landlords are required to spend up to $7000 annually just to ensure their properties meet the updated standards
A young couple from Hawthorn secured the move-in ready home
but it will mean one less property on the rental market
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