“It is a privilege to lead the ABC's Indigenous Affairs coverage at such an important time for truth-telling in our country"
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• He will also mentor the next generation of correspondents coming through the ABC
• Stevens’ appointment is effective from Monday 4 April
• The national broadcaster is gearing up for a busy election year ahead
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Grant will provide stories and analysis for ABC Online, 7.30, Four Corners, audio current affairs and TV news.
• The change follows long-time presenter James McHale’s announcement that he’s departing the role
• The director of ABC NEWS, Gaven Morris, comments
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• The announcement of the new lineup follows the retirement of ABC News veteran Ian Henderson.
Hawley will replace Lisa Millar, who leaves the bureau chief post in September.
Eric Tlozek and Adam Harvey take over from Matt Brown and Sophie McNeill.