Ellen Seah

Ellen Seah worked as the National News & Features Editor at Concrete Playground, focusing on leading organic editorial content across ANZ including news, listings and tentpole features. She's an avid reader, ungraceful long-distance runner and post-grad psychology student. At the moment, she works as a freelance Editor and Academic Advisor for the likes of Concrete Playground, Visit Victoria and RMIT.

Favourite restaurant in Melbourne: France Soir — Melbourne's quintessential French bistro with over three decades under its belt. It's got old-school charm, waiters with plenty of character and an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Melbourne. From escargot and steak tartare, to steak frites and duck a l'orange, France Soir is a study in essential Euro flavours without unnecessary fanfare.

Guide
Six of the Best Natural Hot Springs and Spas in Victoria to Visit When You Need Some R&R

Make the pilgrimage to one of Victoria's best natural hot springs and spas for some well-deserved rest.

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News
Greener Getaways: Five Ways to Have an Eco-Conscious Long Weekend in Port Douglas

If you're looking to put nature at the forefront of your next long weekend, there are plenty of ways to travel mindfully and sustainably across Port Douglas.

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News
Stay of the Week: Hotel Sorrento

Hotel Sorrento boasts five separate bars, two restaurants and newly refurbished accommodation rooms, with more to come later in the year.

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News
Huge News: Australia's Largest Hot Springs Experience Is Coming to the 12 Apostles

12 Apostles Hot Springs & Resort is set to open in 2026, over a sprawling 79-hectare site.

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A Melbourne Barista Has Just Been Named Australia's Coffee-Making Champion for 2023

For the second year in a row, Melbourne's Axil Coffee has been crowned home to the country's best barista.

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This Five-Star Resort in Port Douglas Has Just Launched a Bali-Style Floating Breakfast

A tropical getaway doesn't get much better than this: two hectares of lagoon pools, five restaurants on-site and a new floating breakfast.

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It Looks Like Australia's First-Ever Soho House Is Finally Coming to Sydney

The news comes after developers were forced to ditch plans in Melbourne's South Yarra.

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Event
Stella the Stargazer

Fri, 14 Oct - Thu, 15 Dec 2022
Blue Gables Vineyard, Maffra West Upper

This enchanting tiny palace features a roll-out stargazing sleep platform, luxe shower and eats by Alejandro Saravia.

Buy Tickets

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Now Running: Have a Peek Inside Street Art Legend Rone's Most Expansive Exhibition Yet

'Time' is the artist's most expansive beauty-meets-decay masterpiece to date, now open in the Flinders Street Ballroom.

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News
The Best Advice Ever: Josh Niland on Collaboration in the Kitchen

We chatted to the peerless Josh Niland about the art of collaboration in the kitchen, teamwork and the best advice he's ever received.

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The Guest Edit: Sheet Society Founder Hayley Worley Talks the Biggest Colour and Pattern Trends of 2022

Owner of Sheet Society and design extraordinaire Hayley Worley chatted to Concrete Playground about all colour trends you need to be across this year.

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The Second Iteration of Floating Villa Lilypad Has Reopened in the Northern Beaches

Expect every luxury on this dreamy private villa including an onsite sauna, wine cellar, gourmet meals and your own boat.

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Chase Kojima Is Now Serving Up a 20-Course Omakase Experience with a Sake Flight on the Gold Coast

The acclaimed chef's Kiyomi, at The Star Gold Coast, is heroing Queensland produce across its new menu offering — and only dishes up its 20-course feast to eight diners a night.

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Internet Kings The Inspired Unemployed Have Launched Their Own Beer Just in Time for Summer

Better Beer is a zero-carb, zero-sugar lager that Ford jokes is "healthier than broccoli".

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These Hilarious Memes By the Art Gallery of NSW Are the New Highlight of Lockdown

Someone deserves a pay rise.

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A Landmark $2.3 Billion Investment for Mental Health Services Has Been Announced in the Federal Budget

It's the single largest Commonwealth commitment to mental health and suicide prevention in history.

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A Vision to Transform Cockatoo Island Into a Sprawling Arts and Culture District Has Been Revealed

Including high-end glamping, a new creative precinct and harbour boardwalk.

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