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The Latest Breaking News from Hugh Marks

ABC finance journalist Alan Kohler to retire after three decades as Jim Chalmers says he will be ‘really missed’

The 74-year-old says he is leaving to spend more time with his family, including his six grandchildren

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30

‘Chilling effect’: ABC criticises regulator over finding Four Corners breached impartiality rules

Managing director Hugh Marks says Acma’s interpretation could hurt investigative journalism

The Guardian - AU · Sep 17

ABC and the Guardian call on One Nation to reverse media ban amid censorship concerns

News outlets raise alarm after being barred from media events and condemn offensive comments made by party director James Ashby

The Guardian - AU · Sep 10

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Who is Hasan Piker – and why are some Australian conservatives outraged about his return to the ABC?

The leftwing commentator has been invited to appear on the Planet America program on Monday night

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17

ABC changing editorial policy after Rinehart furore prompts fears of overreach

Managing director says guidelines will ensure no individual will ‘be the subject of comedy that is violent in its description in our programming’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12

Afternoon Update: Gina Rinehart gets apology from ABC; Angus Taylor mentioned again at Icac; and a forbidden novel

Broadcaster’s managing director Hugh Marks says film has been edited on the ABC’s platforms to remove the material in question

The Guardian - AU · Aug 6

ABC apologises to Gina Rinehart over controversial Race Around the World episode

Hugh Marks says broadcaster will change its policies after Rinehart’s company said crude joke posed ‘serious risks’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 6

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ABC retreats, apologises for offensive Rinehart skit

The ABC has apologised to Gina Rinehart, admitting it failed to meet expectations by airing a television skit describing a graphic attack on the billionaire.

AAP · Aug 6

ABC began international search to replace Justin Stevens as news director without his knowledge

Hugh Marks confirms ABC secretly engaged recruitment firm and signals sweeping changes at national broadcaster

The Guardian - AU · Jun 9

James Valentine memorial: famous friends, family and fans gather to farewell ABC radio host

Governor general Sam Mostyn, television personalities Richard Roxburgh, Julia Morris and Gretel Killeen among those who attended the packed public event in Sydney

The Guardian - AU · May 29

ABC boss a master of silence amid scrutiny on news chief’s abrupt departure

Was the resignation of Justin Stevens leaked to the press? Plus: 7.30 is safe despite speculation it faces axe

The Guardian - AU · May 29

ABC confirms Reuters executive Simon Robinson as new News Chief amid Senate scrutiny

Australia's national broadcaster has a new news chief, Simon Robinson from Reuters. This appointment follows intense questioning of ABC executives in the Senate. Issues of editorial bias, internal culture, and recent controversies were discussed. The broadcaster is navigating political criticism and restructuring. This leadership change aims for a refreshed news…

The Economic Times · May 28

FED:Reuters executive confirmed as ABC's top news chief

The ABC has plucked a Reuters executive to take over as news director, hours after the broadcaster's managing director denied pushing out his predecessor.

AAP · May 28

FED:ABC on the hop over news hirings, firings and bias

The ABC's managing director has faced questioning over bias allegations and staff firings as the national broadcaster looks overseas to fulfil a key role.

AAP · May 28

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The Guardian - AU · May 28

Four Corners reporter Mahmood Fazal no longer working for the ABC after external podcast appearance

The public broadcaster launched an investigation into the former bikie’s involvement in a podcast sponsored by an online casino

AAP · May 28

FED:ABC set to announce news director imminently

Reports suggest Simon Robinson, an executive at international newswire Reuters, will be appointed to a plum role at the ABC.

AAP · May 28

Reuters executive confirmed as ABC's top news chief

The ABC has plucked a Reuters executive to take over as news director, hours after the broadcaster's managing director denied pushing out his predecessor.

The Guardian - AU · May 27

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 resign

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AAP · May 27

'Huge four years': ABC's top new director steps down

ABC director of news Justin Stevens has quit the national broadcaster after four years in the role, citing personal and professional reasons.

The Guardian - AU · May 27

Justin Stevens resigns as ABC director of news, citing ‘professional and personal’ reasons

Managing director Hugh Marks says Stevens made ‘incredible commitment’ to broadcaster over 19 years

The Independent UK · Apr 23

James Valentine death: Veteran ABC radio host and musician dies aged 64

Prime minister Anthony Albanese says Australia has ‘lost a national treasure’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22

James Valentine, much-loved ABC radio presenter, dies aged 64

Family reveal Valentine, who retired in February for treatment for a recurring cancer, used voluntary assisted dying

The Guardian - AU · Apr 7

ABC drops sponsorship of LGBTQ+, disability and diversity groups including Acon

Exclusive: Decision follows friction over public broadcaster paying fees to groups, which then rank ABC on equality index

The Guardian - AU · Apr 2

Top Marks for cosying up to News Corp – but Hugh knows if it’ll stop constant attacks on the ABC?

The Australian, a relentless chronicler of the broadcaster’s perceived sins, is MD’s ‘new friend’. Plus: a radio giant v its two biggest stars

AAP · Mar 29

ABC talks 'constructive' as bosses lock eyes with union

After a months-long stalemate over pay, union officials have hinted there's been positive signs from their meeting with the head of the national broadcaster.

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