Donna Lu is a Science Writer at Guardian Australia. She specializes in topics related to climate change, the environment, and natural sciences, with a keen focus on energy and mining. Donna's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as the Irish Examiner, Salon Media Group, and The Irish Times.
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Donna Lu's coverage heavily emphasizes scientific and environmental topics, particularly those supported by data and government announcements. She focuses on issues related to healthcare, science, environment, Australian culture, and research.
Given her reliance on data and government sources for much of her reporting, she would likely be receptive to pitches supported by strong empirical evidence or tied to significant government policy developments in the areas she covers.
Experts who can provide insights into the latest scientific research findings or offer analysis of environmental policies may find success reaching out to Donna. Additionally, individuals with a deep understanding of Australian cultural issues tied to these themes could also capture her attention.
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By: Donna Lu
While experts believe the virus is unlikely to become a ‘full-blown pandemic’, its mortality rate and long incubation period makes Covid-style isolation prudent
By: Donna Lu
Social media is awash with clips of people paying to be ‘bathed’ in sound. But what’s the science behind the practice?
By: Hannah Parkes, Nour Haydar, Karishma Luthria, Donna Lu, Lu Hill
Assistant science editor Donna Lu speaks to Nour Haydar about why a decades- long campaign powered by patient perspectives has lead to the renaming of PCOS
By: Donna Lu
Researchers say budget decision to cut commercialisation program to fund the CSIRO and other science initiatives undermines the government’s own priorities
By: Donna Lu
Never documented archaeologically before, evidence points to First Nations people caring for and nursing the animal
By: Donna Lu
Dr Sharmila Chandran suspended until 20 September as Royal Australasian College of Physicians agrees to work with regulator to meet its obligations
By: Donna Lu
Whale first photographed off the coast of Brazil in 2003 spotted off north-east Australia in September 2025
By: Donna Lu
Wet weather to batter parts of Queensland, NSW and Tasmania through Thursday, with warnings of flash flooding
By: Donna Lu
‘Completely unnecessary’ hybrid cans are not easily recycled or accepted by container refund schemes, and are already banned in WA
By: Donna Lu, Graham Readfearn
BoM and other agencies expect transition to the first El Niño since spring 2023 sometime during winter
