Reporter Linton Besser to replace Paul Barry as host on ABC’s Media Watch

Sydney Morning Herald11-21

Investigative reporter and former foreign correspondent Linton Besser will replace Media Watch host Paul Barry in the latest major shake-up at the ABC.Mr Barry announced earlier this year he would be ...

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