Previously she worked as a state digital producer, leading the newsroom's online commissioning and analytics. Prior to this, Laura worked in the ABC Perth newsroom as a multi-platform reporter and video journalist. Laura was also a regular contributor to the television current affairs show Australia Wide and radio current affairs programs. Before moving into journalism, Laura worked as a policy analyst in Canberra and in native title across Western Australia's Pilbara region. In 2016 she won a MACA Media Award for her story on Australia's oldest scientist, Dr David Goodall.