ABC Sydney’s Mornings presenter Sarah Macdonald has revealed on air that her contract won’t be renewed. 

“Well, here’s the news from me in terms of disappointment,” Macdonald said. “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.”

“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.”

   
Macdonald announced her own axing on her program, saying the decision had been made by management despite a lift in the ratings for her slot in a survey.

It is understood that the ABC veteran, who has hosted evenings as well as the Weekend Nightlife Show and was a federal political reporter on Triple J, had a one-year contract which has not been renewed.

Increases in share for Macdonald and James Valentine helped boost ABC Radio Sydney to their highest share result in two years.

On air, on November 21, Veteran broadcaster Richard Glover said on his ABC drive show : " I don't understand." he noted how strong her ratings were " Everyone goes on about Ray Hadley, but Sarah wasn't far behind." Glover also noted Sarah got a standing ovation from staff who had gathered outside the studio when she finished her program this morning. 

The news about Macdonad was received with shock by ABC staff, including the Media Watch host, Paul Barry, who said on X: “I can’t believe this. I’m hearing that #ABC has dumped Sarah MacDonald from ABC Sydney. IMHO she’s brilliant, one of the best things on radio. WTAF?”

This petition calls for Sarah Macdonald to be re-instated and for ABC Sydney Radio Management to explain why they have not renewed Sarah Macdonald's contract.