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

A 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. Stevens’ resignation was effective immediately. ‌The ABC managing director, Hugh Marks, appeared before senate estimates on Thursday and was asked why he Stevens had resigned. …