NITV News adds Queensland-based presenter

Former ABC News Breakfast sports reporter Michael Rennie has joined NITV News as Presenter and Senior Producer.

A proud Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara man, he becomes a regular Queensland-based presenter for the Indigenous News and Current Affairs team.

In his new role, Rennie will present weekly NITV News bulletins, joining Worimi woman SBS and NITV Presenter and Producer, Breanna Holden and proud Mudburra and Wagadagam woman and Head of Indigenous News and Current Affairs, Natalie Ahmat.

Natalie Ahmat, Head of Indigenous News and Current Affairs, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Michael to NITV, bringing his passion for news and sport with his extensive knowledge and experience. I’m excited for the year ahead with our strong team of deadly Blak journalists who continue to tirelessly report on national news from an Indigenous perspective.”

Rennie said: “I’m really excited to be joining NITV. My media career started in First Nations radio with the Brisbane Indigenous Media Association and it was the launching pad that propelled me towards a career in mainstream media. I’m looking forward to working in Blak media once again in what I think is such an incredible time of change, and opportunity to tell our stories in new ways.”

Rennie has previously worked at Triple A Murri Country, 4BC and Southern Cross Austereo, before joining the ABC in 2012. He presents his first NITV News bulletin today.