A former ABC Radio presenter who was abruptly dismissed two years ago will return to Sydney’s local radio lineup, taking over the afternoon slot previously held by the late James Valentine. The network’s audio director, who oversaw her removal without explanation, has now announced her reinstatement, marking a significant reversal. Fans and listeners may be curious about the reasons behind the sudden about-face and Macdonald’s future role in the schedule. The move comes as the ABC reshapes its programming following Valentine’s passing.


Manager who removed Macdonald announces she will replace the late James Valentine from MarchGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo years after her shock axing, the ABC has backflipped and reinstated ABC Radio presenter Sarah Macdonald to Sydney’s local radio schedule, where she will replace the late James Valentine from March.The manager who had removed Macdonald without explanation, ABC director of audio Ben Latimer, announced her return on Wednesday to take on the afternoons slot. Continue reading...