EXCLUSIVE 'I've got a new girl!' Conrad Sewell confirms new Aussie love interest and says he doesn't want to make the 'mistake' of dating someone in the public eye again following split from Alli Simpson By Ilaria Brophy For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:36 GMT, 22 March 2019 | Updated: 06:36 GMT, 22 March 2019 Viewcomments The Australian star ended his relationship with singer Alli Simpson, 20, last June. And on Thursday, Conrad Sewell, 30, confirmed there's a new woman in his life. Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail Australia during a Sony Foundation event in Sydney, the Aria-award winner revealed: 'I've got a new girl I’ve been hanging out with who's Australian.' Scroll down for video EXCLUSIVE: 'I've got a new girl!' Conrad Sewell (pictured) told Daily Mail Australia on Thursday that he has found a new ladylove after his split with singer Alli Simpson last year The Healing Hands hit-maker, however remained tight-lipped about whether the pair are officially in a relationship, remarking: 'I don't know what to say about that.' 'We're (not) seeing anybody else, put it that way,' the singer-songwriter said of the pair's exclusivity. The Brisbane-born pop star, who enjoyed a whirlwind romance with the well-known sister of pop star Cody Simpson for just over one year, confirmed his mystery lady love is not a 'celebrity'. 'I've learnt from my mistakes': The Brisbane-born pop star, who enjoyed a whirlwind romance with the well-known sister of pop star Cody Simpson, Alli for just over one year, confirmed his mystery lady love is not a 'celebrity.' Conrad (left) and Alli (right) pictured 'I've learnt from my mistakes,' Conrad said with a laugh before adding: 'I don’t want to date anyone in the public eye.' Conrad also confirmed his potential new girlfriend is based in Australia. While the singer is based in Los Angeles for his music career, he laughed off the suggestion of a long-distance relationship: 'let’s change the subject.' LA-based star: The Australian singer (pictured) is based in Los Angeles for his music career The singer's new romance comes after Conrad recently said he was on the lookout for a 'nice Australian girl to marry.' He told the Courier Mail that he would happily move home if he met the right person. 'I was sitting at Bondi the other day and I was saying I will end up in Australia, but it depends who I marry and who knows,' he told the publication. Ready to mingle! The Healing Hands singer recently said he was on the lookout for a 'nice Australian girl to marry' The blond crooner and Alli first met in Australia at the 2015 ARIA awards ceremony, but met up again at Coachella in April 2017 before dating shortly after. However the high-profile pair's romance was short-lived with the Australian social media star confirming their split in June 2018. Speaking to The Daily Telegraph last year, Alli said the pair were still friends but had decided to focus on their own pursuits. Case of the ex: Conrad previously dated Australian social media star, Alli Simpson. Alli and Conrad are pictured in March 2018 Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility