Sarah Macdonald returns to ABC radio after being sacked in 2024
Broadcaster Sarah Macdonald will return to presenting 702 ABC Sydney radio next year, taking on the Afternoons show. Photograph: ABCView image in fullscreenBroadcaster Sarah Macdonald will return to presenting 702 ABC Sydney radio next year, taking on the Afternoons show. She knew James well, she knows the audience, and she understands what the program means to them.
- ▪Broadcaster Sarah Macdonald will return to presenting 702 ABC Sydney radio next year, taking on the Afternoons show.
- ▪Photograph: ABCView image in fullscreenBroadcaster Sarah Macdonald will return to presenting 702 ABC Sydney radio next year, taking on the Afternoons show.
- ▪She knew James well, she knows the audience, and she understands what the program means to them.
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Broadcaster Sarah Macdonald will return to presenting 702 ABC Sydney radio next year, taking on the Afternoons show. Photograph: ABCView image in fullscreenBroadcaster Sarah Macdonald will return to presenting 702 ABC Sydney radio next year, taking on the Afternoons show. Photograph: ABCAustralian Broadcasting CorporationSarah Macdonald returns to ABC radio after being sacked in 2024Manager who removed Macdonald announces she will replace the late James Valentine from March Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Amanda Meade Media correspondentTue 6 Oct 2026 18.59 EDTLast modified on Tue 6 Oct 2026 19.15 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTwo years after her shock axing, the ABC has backflipped and reinstated ABC Radio presenter Sarah Macdonald to Sydney’s local…
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