@bridgerollo

ABC News Europe Correspondent based in London

 United Kingdom
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Joined March 2009
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Today was my last day at the ABC for a little while after a marvellous 7 years. I’m trying this new thing I heard about called spontaneity and moving to the UK. If anyone wants to give me a job in London let me know 😅
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3 years later happy to say I’m no longer regretting my life choices
Bridget Rollason@bridgerollo26 May 2023
Has anyone on here had a functional rhino septoplasty to improve breathing and did it change your life? Three days post surgery and I’m regretting my life choices 😅
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Nick Schadegg@nickschadeggSep 6
in Australia we use this same technology to stop flies from going into fish and chip shops
AMK Mapping 🇳🇿
@AMK_Mapping_Sep 5
Ukraine has begun installing anti-drone measures at the surviving petrol stations in Kharkiv Oblast, designed to cause Russian FPV drones to detonate before impacting the station, while still allowing vehicles to drive in and out. These sort of protective measures will not prevent Russian FPV drones from impacting the roof of the station (although this would result in less severe damage), and won't do much against Geran-2/Gerbera drones or Geran-4 jet-drones.
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The ABC's Bridget Rollason is on the plane with the ISIS families on their way to Australia: abc.net.au/news/2026-05-07/i…

'Like paradise': Women and children with IS-links excited to return to Australia

Australian authorities are preparing for the arrival of 13 women and children linked to Islamic State fighters, expected to land in the country from Syria today.  

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As Donld Trump spriuks the Lebanon ceasefire, some want the war to continue abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/d…

As Trump spruiks Lebanon ceasefire, some want war to continue

Donald Trump sold a ceasefire in Lebanon as a step towards peace. But that promise hinges on a condition that Lebanon may not be able to deliver.

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When the sirens go off at a cafe in Israel
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France and the UK have nuclear weapons. One needs the US to use them. abc.net.au/news/2025-03-17/f…

France and the UK have nuclear weapons. One needs the US to use them

As the early days of Donald Trump's second presidency up-ends established norms, Europe is contemplating what it might mean for their defence and nuclear arsenals.

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Singer killed in fire at North Macedonia nightclub died doing what she loved, Australian relative says - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2025-03-18/n…

Grief turns to anger for family of singer killed in North Macedonia nightclub fire

An Australian relative of a singer who was among those who died when a fire tore through a nightclub in a former carpet warehouse says her family is angry at local authorities.

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@leckie_cameron24 Feb 2025
1. @bridgerollo via @abcnews Europe has become a geopolitical farce It had three years to negotiate with 🇷🇺 but decided to play theatrics instead, such as when they walked out en masse from OSCE meetings when the 🇷🇺 representative spoke abc.net.au/news/2025-02-25/w…

How Trump's Ukraine plan with Putin could reshape global order

As the British and French leaders head to Washington separately this week to meet with Donald Trump, Europe is wondering if the US is still its ally, writes Bridget Rollason.

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“…likely to be two rats fighting” 🐀 🩸 Our @Airbnb host definitely put “rat infestation accomodation cancellation” into DeepSeek this morning.
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Why doesn’t Gen-Z want to be the next James Bond? Former spies say the threat of climate change and the Middle East conflict are impacting millennial recruitment across the western world #ukpolitics #auspol abc.net.au/news/2024-12-01/i…

Britain and Australia have a spy shortage and recruiting the next generation is proving difficult

Being a secret agent might seem like a glamorous job, but agencies in the West are struggling to attract the next generation of spies due to many young people prioritising issues such as climate...

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Thanks ⁦@bridgerollo⁩ for interviewing shared owners, including me, on lessons to be learnt from the UK experience of shared ownership. youtu.be/WAE3epQtofE

Britons warn of the dangers of shared home ownership scheme | ABC News

The UK was a pioneer of the federal government's help-to-buy scheme...

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“It was a mistake” - Brits warn of dangers of shared home ownership scheme as Australian government mulls Help to Buy plan #auspol #ukpolitics abc.net.au/news/2024-11-17/a…

'It was a mistake': UK residents regret shared home ownership as Australian scheme back in parlia...

People in a shared home ownership scheme in the UK speak out about becoming stuck in a debt trap, as the Australian government presses on with its own version.

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SO excited for this! Aunty is so lucky to have the inimitable @SharnelleVella
Sharnelle Vella@SharnelleVella14 Nov 2024
Bit of news..
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Six Australian women have accused the former Harrod’s boss of sexual assault, in what has been described as the worst case of corporate sexual abuse the world has ever seen. abc.net.au/news/2024-11-01/s…

'A vile monster': Six Australian women among 400 people accusing late billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed...

Lawyers say 400 women from the United States, Japan, Denmark, Malaysia, South Africa, Canada, the UK and Spain have come forward accusing the late billionaire of sexual misconduct in "the worst case...

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Joe Biden
@JoeBiden21 Jul 2024
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.
A photo of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris

ALT A photo of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris

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One week is a very long time in politics.
Joe Biden
@JoeBiden21 Jul 2024
A letter from President Biden

ALT A letter from President Biden

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Jacinta Allan
@JacintaAllanMP24 Jun 2024
I wanted to tell you here first: pill testing will be trialled in Victoria this summer.
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It’s the wonderful ⁦@PaulHiggins⁩ last day at the ABC after 40 years this week! A beautiful tribute by ⁦@TamaraOudyn⁩ for our extremely professional and unflappable colleague who always has a smile on his face. abc.net.au/news/2024-06-09/p…

From the popular program Behind the News to Victoria's weather each night, Paul Higgins has graced...

For many people who tune into Victoria's 7pm news each weeknight, Paul Higgins has been a familiar face for almost 40 years. As he prepares for his final weather report, he reflects on the highlights...

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Excellent read by my wonderful colleague in the states @BradRyan Donald Trump is now a convicted criminal. Here's how his wild, salacious and sometimes awkward trial unfolded abc.net.au/news/2024-05-31/h…

'Would have been better left unsaid': Trump's conviction followed a trial about scandal, skuldugg...

Forced to endure five weeks of painstaking testimony inside a drab Manhattan courthouse, a dozen New Yorkers were drawn into a House-of-Cards world of scandal, skulduggery and sex.

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The death of a young Aboriginal woman who died by suicide inside a Melbourne hospital earlier this year has been raised at Victoria's truth-telling inquiry as part of its new investigation into injustice in the state's health systems. abc.net.au/news/2024-05-29/v…

Victoria's truth-telling commission hears about death of 'vibrant young woman' in Melbourne hospital

Aboriginal suicides in hospitals and anger over Victoria's efforts to Close the Gap are raised as the Yoorrook Justice Commission begins its new inquiry into health, housing and education.

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