Lindy Burns is an Australian radio presenter.

Career

Burns started in radio at 1233 ABC Newcastle co-presenting the Saturday morning sports program "All in the Game" she has been a sports commentator with

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and presenting the statewide Sunday Show in New South Wales. Lindy's first full-time gig was presenting Drive on 1233 ABC Newcastle, where she stayed for five years. In September 2005, Burns moved to Melbourne to present Drive on

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to replace

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who transferred to Sydney. In December 2011, Burns finished presenting Drive on

after 6 years and moved to present Evenings in January 2012, replacing

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. In October 2018, Burns announced her resignation from

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, she has decided to return to her hometown of Newcastle to spend more time with her family. Lindy will also take on a new role with ABC Training.

Personal life

Burns was born in

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and raised in

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. She has degrees in History and Drama from Newcastle University and Melbourne University and was once a professional basketballer. Lindy is married to Peter Ritchie.

External links

ABC Local Radio Bio
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