Bridget Brennan Named New ABC News Breakfast Co-Host

Bridget Brennan has been appointed as the new co-host of ABC's News Breakfast, succeeding Lisa Millar, who is leaving after five years. The announcement was made on Thursday morning, with Brennan expressing her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to work alongside co-host Michael Rowland. A Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta woman, Brennan has been with the ABC since 2010 and previously served as the Indigenous Affairs Editor, where she played a vital role in launching the network's Indigenous Affairs Unit. Her notable reporting includes a groundbreaking story on missing and murdered Aboriginal women, which won the Gold Quill award at the 2023 Quill Awards. Brennan's first day in her new role is set for August 26, 2024, marking a significant moment as she becomes one of the first Indigenous hosts in Australian breakfast television. Millar has praised Brennan's talent, emphasizing the importance of representation in media.