Myer was born on a farm in North East Victoria, and from the age of eight grew up in Melbourne. After leaving school he lived for a few years in northern Australia, then completed an Economics degree at Sydney University. He worked as a speech writer and electoral assistant for the Australian Democrats, then began a career in journalism.
He has made radio documentaries for the ABC, Public Radio News and 3RRR. He has also written for The Age, The Sunday Age and The Herald, covering energy and infrastructure for The Age's business section, as well as writing features, profiles and analysis pieces. His interests include history, the arts, politics and spirituality.
