Lydia Feng

Lydia Feng is a highly regarded news anchor and journalist with a dynamic career, spanning major news events both nationally and internationally. As the presenter of ABC’s flagship 7PM weekend news bulletin in Sydney, Lydia brings a plethora of experience to her role. Since joining in 2019, she has become an essential team member, having been a member of the Walkley-award winning group that covered the NSW Black Summer bushfires. Her reporting has included high-profile events such as the 2024 Federal Budget, King Charles III's coronation, and the 2023 Voice referendum.

Lydia's career has also included roles with Seven Network and SBS World News in Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra. She can be seen making regular appearances on the ABC News Channel, ABC Radio National, and ABC Radio Sydney, and she has become a highly sought-after MC, keynote speaker, and panel facilitator for various public events.

Passionate about multiculturalism and cultural diversity, Lydia, the daughter of Chinese migrants, has navigated cultural barriers throughout both her personal and professional life. She advocates for greater cultural inclusivity in corporate environments, making her the perfect fit for MC events focusing on multicultural community engagement, such as the Welcoming Australia Symposium and NSW DCJ Multicultural Community Engagement Conference.

A committed advocate for women's empowerment, Lydia inspires women and girls to overcome gender barriers. As a mother, she understands the challenges of balancing motherhood with professional ambitions and emphasises the importance of mental and physical health in achieving this balance. Lydia is enthusiastic about speaking at events like International Women’s Day corporate events and Women in Media conferences.

Lydia also has a background as a classically trained singer, pianist, and dancer, and is passionate about the power of creativity. Enjoying attending the opera, theatre, and art galleries, Lydia is excited to MC arts-related events, including season launches for the Australia Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestra, as well as festivals like the Sydney Festival and Sydney Film Festival.

Lydia Feng’s diverse expertise and unwavering dedication to cultural and gender inclusivity makes her a highly captivating speaker and MC for a wide range of events.