Decision not to renew former presenter’s contract triggered angry backlash from ABC Radio listeners and colleagues
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Hamish Macdonald will replace Sarah Macdonald as host of ABC Radio Sydney’s Mornings program, a month after listeners and staff reacted angrily to the axing of the popular female presenter.
In December Sarah Macdonald revealed on air that her contract would not be renewed after two years in the slot, sparking a backlash and delaying the announcement of a replacement.
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