After five years on the couch, Lisa Millar is leaving ABC News Breakfast to focus full-time on other projects across the ABC. The journalist and presenter departs as News Breakfast co-host on 23 August but will remain a regular presence on the ABC, continuing on as narrator of the series Muster Dogs – recently nominated for a Logie – guest presenter of Back Roads, and co-host of podcast series The Newsreader. Millar will also present Muster Dogs: Where are they now? later this year.
Millar’s first stint on News Breakfast was in 2018, before joining fellow host Michael Rowland on the couch permanently the following year. “What a blast the past five years has been, whether it was interviewing prime ministers and global thought leaders or getting karaoke encouragement from my childhood idol Gladys Knight ,’’ she said. “In 35 years of journalism I’ve never done anything so exciting, unpredictable, and fun.
It’s only worked because of the awesome team in front of the cameras and behind the scenes who kept me laughing. “Most importantly, I want to thank our viewers who brought me into their homes and lives every morning. I’ve loved sharing breakfast with you all.
“I’m excited to hit the road and discover more of the incredible stories that make up the remarkable tapestry of our culture. There are so many adventures ahead, whether it be with Back Roads, Muster Dogs , or new projects we’re cooking up. What a privilege it is to be a part of that future.
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