As a freelance journalist with over 28 years of experience, Kate Hilpern has contributed to various newspapers, websites and magazines nationwide. Kate holds a Master’s degree in Journalism with distinction. Her work has been published in the The Guardian, The Independent, Good Housekeeping, Woman & Home and more. Kate also worked as a lecturer in Journalism.
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