Seven news ‘legend’ Peter Meakin steps down

Seven’s director of news and public affairs Peter Meakin has stepped down after nine years with the company.

The 70 year-old, who will remain in an advisory role at the network, said in a statement: “It’s time to pull the plug on this chapter of my life.”

His role will be divided between Seven Brisbane’s Rob Raschke, who will be director of news, and ex Today Tonight and A Current Affair executive producer Neil Mooney, who takes on the director of public affairs position.

The announcement from Seven:

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