Reuters executive Simon Robinson to replace Justin Stevens as ABC news director

Hugh Marks refuses to confirm or deny to Senate estimates that he threatened to terminate Stevens if he didn’t resignFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter hereA top news executive from Reuters, Simon Robinson, is expected to be appointed as news director of the ABC in coming days, Guardian Australia can reveal.He will be the external replacement for Justin Stevens who resigned on Wednesday after four years in the role, citing personal and professional reasons.Sign up to get Guardian Australia’s weekly media diary as a free newsletter Continue reading...