Jenny Susanto-Lee

Journalist & Content Producer

Australia

Qualified, detail-oriented journalist and content writer with over twenty years of proven experience delivering concise, compelling copy. Media outlets include Gourmet Traveller, The Australian, Seven West Media & Scoop magazine.

Portfolio
The West Australian Newspaper / WA Opera
Macbeth: A cautionary tale for the hustler

These days, it’s all about the hustle and grind. Go faster, buy more stuff, be the cream and rise to the top. Success is a weapon to be wielded freely, and failure is non-optional. But does all that grasping come at a price?

Scoop Magazine
Day trips with kids

As the temperatures increase, so do the opportunities for family-friendly day trips. Now’s the time to grab the kids and get outta town!

The West Australian Newspaper / WesTrac
Striking the balance for distance workers

We’ve heard it all before – fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) and families just don’t mix. It’s true FIFO and drive-in, drive-out (DIDO) work has a poor reputation when it comes to work-life balance and mental health. However, thanks to a skilled worker shortage in Western Australia, mining companies and the government are upping the ante.

City of Subiaco
On Yer Bike: 3 Awesome Cycling Routes Around Subi

These days, cycling isn’t just the domain of the sports enthusiast (or the Dutch). Jumping on a bike and heading from A to B is being joyfully rediscovered by different kinds of people all over Australia and, here in Subiaco, we’re overjoyed to be part of the trend. Here are just a few of the cycling trails around Subi, no matter what kind of cyclist you are.

ACTON Real Estate
High-end look on a shoestring budget

Love the designer look when it comes to interior decorating? Making your space a beautiful place when you’re renting doesn’t have to cost the earth. While an expensive designer look usually involves costly materials and finishes, there are plenty of far more affordable alternatives that will give you a similar look, without emptying your wallet into a place that’s not your own.

Perth Now / McDonald's
7 top burger trends you need to try

Seriously, what's not to love about a burger? There's something about that irresistible combination of juicy grilled beef, tasty cheese and fresh lettuce all cushioned between two slices of soft, sweet bun that keeps us coming back for more. These days, there's a world of choice out there when it comes to the humble burger.

The West Australian Newspaper
The price of roaming is not free

The world of free range can be a fickle place. Animal- loving customers yearn to embrace it, yet their definition of what constitutes "free range" is often vastly different to the stance taken by politicians, producers and supermarkets. Take eggs, for example. National free-range egg laws don't exist in Australia.

The West Australian Newspaper
Nigella Lawson: All Hail the Queen

She’s arguably the domestic goddess of our time and can turn the seemingly innocuous task of hulling a punnet of strawberries into, well, something a little more alluring. She’s Nigella Lawson – journalist, critic, author, cook, mother and ardent foodie. I sat down and had a chat with her during her visit to Melbourne.

The West Australian Newspaper
Restaurant Review

It’s a sultry, sunny Saturday morning in the leafy environs of Como and Manic Espresso is bustling. Happy families, sports boffins and cute couples predominate, with a steady turnover and super-smiley service