ABC News has announced Bridget Brennan as the new co-host of News Breakfast, to succeed Lisa Millar, alongside Michael Rowland.
A Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta woman, she first joined the ABC as a cadet journalist in 2010 and her previous roles have included being the ABC’s Indigenous Affairs Editor, Europe Correspondent and National Indigenous Affairs Correspondent.
She has worked on News Breakfast since late last year as newsreader and co-presenter after returning from London and helping lead the ABC’s coverage of the Voice to Parliament Referendum.
“I’m really honoured and excited to be taking up this spot on the couch, alongside our amazing team at News Breakfast,” Bridget said.
“I’m so grateful to Lisa and Michael for showing me the ropes and being wonderful mentors while I’ve adjusted to early starts and all the twists and turns that live television throws at you!
“I love the interaction with our wonderful audience and the News Breakfast team is so hard working and good fun. I can’t wait to get stuck in.
“I didn’t grow up watching Aboriginal women on the news, so it’s really an important moment for my mob as well.”
“Bridget is such a delightful friend and workmate – smart, intuitive and kind,” Lisa Millar said. “I can’t wait to see the impact she’ll have in this role, especially with our audience, who have already enthusiastically embraced her as a familiar part of their morning.”
Michael Rowland said: “Bridget has been such a breath of fresh air since joining the show and I am delighted she’ll now be my main co-presenter. Bridget brings to the job enormous news heft, but also a love of music, film, food and bad jokes – mine, mostly. All the things that make News Breakfast tick!”
ABC Director, News Justin Stevens said: “I’m delighted Bridget has agreed to take up this leading role on one of our flagship ABC News programs.
“Bridget is a formidable journalist and broadcaster and I can’t wait to see what she does on News Breakfast from here.”
Lisa Millar’s last show will be on Friday 23 August.
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