Lyndal holds an Honours degree in Biotechnology from Flinders University and a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication from the Australian National University. She specialises in translating complex science for news audiences and has extensive experience working in science journalism, across roles in Australia and the UK.
She is News Director for the AusSMC news site Scimex and has regular slots presenting science news on ABC NSW & ACT, and ABC Radio National Nightlife. Her journalism and commentary have been published by outlets including Crikey, Cosmos, the ABC, and News Corp Australia. She holds a Visiting Associate position at Adelaide University and is a judge for the Eureka Prize for Science Journalism.
Lyndal has advised the Australian government as a member of Inspiring Australia’s Science and the Media Expert Working Group. In recognition of her contribution to science journalism and communication, she was awarded the 2023 Unsung Hero of Science Communication by Australian Science Communicators.