Sarah Macdonald returns to 702 ABC Sydney Afternoons from March
Broadcaster Sarah Macdonald will return to 702 ABC Sydney in March 2027 to present the Afternoons show.
Macdonald presented the station's Mornings show in 2023 and 2024, then took a break. Now she will host the Afternoons slot, which her late colleague James Valentine hosted for more than two decades.
Valentine will inspire her approach. Macdonald and Valentine knew each other well; her first published story was an interview with him when he hosted a children's TV show.
In recent years, Macdonald has discussed the Sandwich Generation, Australians who care for ageing parents and adult children.
- March 2027
- Start date
- Mornings show, 2023-2024
- Previous role
- more than 2 decades
- Valentine's tenure
- cadet in 1994
- ABC career start
Why it mattersA high-profile radio presenter's return to a flagship station signals confidence in sustained listener interest and fresh energy for the programme.
Australia702 ABC Sydney listeners will have a familiar voice return to a key afternoon slot, bringing back a presenter known for engaging with local audiences.
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