A raft of changes have been introduced across ABC Radio today. But there is one change that is dominating the conversation in Sydney – the axing of ABC Sydney morning announcer Sarah Macdonald . The former host of the ABC radio evenings made the change to breakfast in 2023, the same time James Valentine turned up to host breakfast.
Valentine lasted just one year in breakfast before moving back to drive. Macdonald has lasted two years in the morning timeslot. She started her program in cheery fashion this morning with her usual weather updates before getting to the topic of the day – the Sydney train strike.
She also noted at the start of the show she would have some news about herself after 9am. This is how it went: In terms of disappointment, 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.
I have absolutely loved sharing the mornings with you and the evenings and the wee small hours of the nightlife. 702 listeners, you just rock. You are so wise.
You are so savvy. You are so thoughtful. You are so interesting.
You are surprising. You are funny. You have taught me something every day in this job.
You have made me laugh. You have made me cry. You have changed my perspective on things and expanded my mind.
It has been such an honour and such a privilege to share your stories and your lives. I will miss telling the stories of Sydney, but as Dorothy said before she clicked her ruby slippers I will miss you .
