Bridget Brennan will be the new co-host of ABC News Breakfast, alongside Michael Rowland, when Lisa Millar departs on Friday August 23.

A Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta woman, Bridget has been with the ABC since 2010 and will be familiar to viewers already as the newsreader on the program since late last year.

ABC News director Justin Stevens said:

“Bridget is a formidable journalist and broadcaster and I can’t wait to see what she does on News Breakfast from here.”

Bridget said:

“I’m really honoured and excited to be taking up this spot on the couch, alongside our amazing team. 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 didn’t grow up watching Aboriginal women on the news, so it’s really an important moment for my mob as well.”