Two years after her unexpected dismissal, Sarah Macdonald is set to return to ABC Radio in Sydney, where she will take over the afternoon slot previously held by the late James Valentine starting in March. The announcement was made by Ben Latimer, the ABC director of audio, on Wednesday.
Background
Macdonald was removed from her position in November 2024, a decision that sparked significant backlash from both colleagues and listeners. During her farewell on air, she expressed her disappointment, stating:
“"Well, here’s the news from me in terms of disappointment. Listen, I’m not going to be on the radio with you next year; the ABC has decided not to renew my contract here at Mornings."
She highlighted her achievements during her tenure, including increased ratings and exclusive interviews, saying:
“"I am proud of what I’ve done. The ratings are up. I’ve broken lots of stories. Had the first interview with the new governor general. I got the premier of New South Wales to regularly take your calls. Led the election coverage, led the move to our Parramatta studios."
