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Monday’s Local mum, Emma Hampton

February 27, 2023

Hi, I’m Emma. I’m a natural light family and wedding photographer. I started my business Emma Hampton Photography over 10 years ago. It’s a dream come true to capture cherished moments around the Eastern suburbs and beyond. My husband Dan and I have been together for 19 years and married for 15! We love the beach, eating out, drinking good wine, eating delicious food and travelling.I grew up in Young, the cherry capital of Australia!!! A country girl at heart but love the beach and living in the East, I could never move back. Dan and I worked in hospitality for some years and…

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Monday’s local mum, Meryl Small

February 13, 2023

Hi, I’m Meryl and I am enjoying life in the Eastern Suburbs with my husband and two busy toddlers. Since having my children I’ve exited the corporate world and have started my own small business, which provides support to other small businesses and start-ups. I find my work incredibly rewarding and I share more about this below. I feel very fortunate to be raising my kids in such a beautiful part of the world and am grateful for all of the amazing beaches, parks and child-friendly facilities we are able to access with such ease. Where and how long have…

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Monday’s local mum, Tara Scully-Power

February 6, 2023

Hi, my name is Tara Scully-Power and I am a mum to three boys under 4. The boys keep me pretty busy, but in my spare time I work on our two family businesses: ThreadX and Bright Build Constructions. I have recently opened a mid-high end consignment boutique in Bellevue Hill called ThreadX. I have a passion for both fashion and the planet. I wanted to create a space where other like-minded people can access beautiful pieces without the price tag. At ThreadX, the aim is to give back to the community sustainably, by giving preloved fashion a second home….

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Monday’s local mum, Karen Freyer

January 23, 2023

Hi my name is Karen Freyer. I’m running as the Independent candidate for the electorate of Vaucluse in the upcoming State election on March 25 but I’m not a politician. I’m running as I’m concerned my children might not have the same opportunities I’ve had, because our environment and economy risk being blighted by the effects of human-induced climate change. I feel I can no longer look away from the incipient disaster of rising sea levels, warming of the land and species extinction. I am also concerned about the loss of integrity and transparency in our government, and about persisting…

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Monday’s local mum, Kelly Toohey

January 16, 2023

Hi, my name is Kelly and I was born, and have lived in the East my entire life. I work in the Travel Industry, and have done so for almost 20 years. My job has given me the opportunity to have travelled to so many parts of the world, however Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs will always be home. I am married to a local school teacher, who also grew up in the East, in South Coogee. We have been married 13 years and have 2 beautiful and active kids, my daughter aged 10 and my son aged 7 who keep us…

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Monday’s local mum, Cristina Bartoli

January 9, 2023

Hi, i am Christina Bartoli an Italian mum of 2 Giovanni and Ludovica and a black Labrador (Tappo). After 10 years in Dubai we moved to Sydney 3 years ago. I have an architectural background with a real passion for cooking and baking. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? We moved to Sydney 3 years ago and since one year we’re living in Watsons Bay. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Bondi, flat white and traffic. How many children? One boy, Giovanni 8 and one girl, Ludovica 6 and…

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Monday’s local mum, Diana Shalhoub

December 20, 2022

Hi There, I’m Diana, a local mum with a people mover to fit my growing brood on our way to endless after school activities and sport. Loving the very busy life we have and giving any free time to family, friends and various volunteer work. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I was born and raised in Coogee, it will always be my favourite suburb in Sydney, but we have bought our forever home in Maroubra. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Vibrant Active Fresh How many children? We have…

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Monday’s Local Mum, Monique Savill

November 28, 2022

I am a mother to a very sweet and loving daughter who will be 3 in January, and am a wife to a very loving husband, it will be our 5th wedding anniversary this November. I have been a Registered Nurse for the last 10 years spending all of that time working in the emergency department. A life time ago before I became a nurse I was a beauty therapist who dreamt of one day becoming a cosmetic nurse. I’m lucky enough to say that 10 years later, a lot of hard work and some tears that dream is a…

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Monday’s Local Mum, Margaret Skagias

November 13, 2022

Hi I’m Margaret the founder of local charity CaringKids! I live in Clovelly with my husband Nick and 2 children. I love experiencing the unique character of all the Eastern Suburbs villages and meeting locals making a difference in our community. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I grew up in Sydney and have lived in the Eastern Suburbs for 8 years. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Beautiful, fun, vibrant. How many children? 2 children, Patrick (8) and Sara (11). Being able to experience all the things there…

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Monday’s Local Mum, Simone Skinner

November 7, 2022

My name is Simone Skinner-Smith and I am a 40-year-old wife, mum-of-two, television producer, orange belt martial artist and coffee addict…amongst other things! Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I grew up in Sydney and have lived in the Eastern Suburbs for six years now. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Gorgeous, action-packed and expensive. How many children? Two boys aged 5 and 8. They are the best! Favourite Park: Turruwul Park in Rosebery because it has it all…a playground, outdoor gym, tennis courts, cricket nets, basketball court, soccer field…

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