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Sarah Macdonald

@sarahvmac.bsky.social
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Podcaster - Club Sandwich & All I Can Be. Writer, reader, broadcaster, presenter, media trainer

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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Love you my friend ❤️ www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...
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Now James Valentine is gone, I'll let you in on the secret of his success
Children grew up with him, adults grew old with him, he kept us connected to our city, the world and each other. James helped us make sense of life and gave us permission to laugh at the absurdity of ...
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
For the love of god don’t give us a candle. What real self care looks like to prevent burnout for those squished between layers of care . podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
A new doco called ‘careless’ tells the story of ageing and finding help. It’s fabulous, frustrating and important. Join us for the film and a club sandwich panel with bubbles of alcohol and non alcohol. sandwiches ! Here’s links to free tickets for cities clubsandwich.community/events/carel...
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Careless Screening + Club Sandwich + Violet - Club Sandwich
An evening of film, food and honest talk about caring for ageing parents. Five cities across Australia, March 2026.
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
The last episode of All I can Be - our fabulous people reveal the key to success, where they are now, the key that unlocked their future and how they escaped the cycle of poverty. True success is that and better life, a home, a job and peace. You may happy cry. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a...
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6. My Hope For The Future: What I Want People To Know
Podcast Episode · All I Can Be · 22 February · 20m
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Hello! I have two new podcasts! One is for you if you once danced at nightclubs or were squashed in mosh pits but you are now squished between layers of life including caring for ageing parents. Club Sandwich will help you dance with the drama & responsibility podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...
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Ageing is not for sissies: Dr. Stephanie Ward | Club Sandwich
Podcast Episode · Club Sandwich · 11 February · 31m
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
For my Thursday slot Radio 2gb at 11 today, I want to know best food trucks and best trivia nights in Sydney? Plus the time I accidentally opened a motorway
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Are you a cyclist? I am not and probably never will be. But, Sydney we need to check our fury. Me included. Column today www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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In Paddington, first-world problems begin with a bicycle
To frame your opposition to a Paddington cycleway as a human rights issue sets a new benchmark for entitlement, even for Sydney.
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Hello world Australia here - we are a moderate country . Extreme crazy, nasty, racism, culture wars are now road kill.
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Since I wrote this I’ve been sent some really nasty disturbing desperate stuff. You do not own a seat and the more menacing you get the worse you look! www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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From corflute craziness to ‘Trumpet’ texts, election day can’t come soon enough
Posters tell us who we’re voting for. But we need to look behind them.
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Interesting .. I just got polled on my mobile asking if I supported the Coalition’s nuclear plan and if I would be more likely to vote for them if they dropped it.
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Have you received a random act of kindness lately? And what’s the most you’ve paid for parking in Sydney? $10 for a swim? $50 to go to the dentist ? Heading to 2GB to talk kindness and parking after 11. Can they co exist ? Pay for someone’s meter today !
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
I know its mid to be mid but as inequality in the economy and social debate becomes more polarised I am longing for the middle ground www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Bougie or budget: What’s become of Sydney’s missing middle?
The harbour city’s increasing inequality is conspicuous in many aspects of our lives. We can’t allow the middle class to be hollowed out.
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Heading into 2GB for weekly Mornings Chat about Sydney stories. DM if you have one to share. Who is the local identity in your area?
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
I’ve been travelling a bit lately and it’s not because I’m looking to leave Sydney. But I can’t help looking at how we may have to one day. Do you feel you need to give your kidults a loan? A home? Latest SMH piece www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Sydney kids are banking on mum and dad. But I don’t want to be a loan
It’s likely most Gen Zs won’t be able to buy property in Sydney unless they get help from their parents. There’s got to be a better way, right?
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
I love the White Lotus but it’s pretty weird a show about the dark side of tourism is dramatically increasing it. Hypocrisy is the greatest luxury and I got a good lower budget dose myself. 🙏 www.smh.com.au/world/asia/t...
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The White Lotus effect has landed in Thailand, with a plague of lotus-eaters
I travelled 7250 kilometres for enlightenment but found it closer to home.
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
What a dark day in history. But let Sydney shine some love, joy and beauty into the world tonight. Happy Mardigras 🏳️‍🌈❤️
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
I’ll be chatting to John Stanley on 2GB about the local government blues at 8.15pm
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
In which I try to make local government sexy. Why councils are in a mess and how it’s going to get worse www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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From pools to seawalls – councils can’t keep their heads above water
Ratepayer protests at North Sydney and Northern Beaches councils are just the beginning. All councils are seriously short of money.
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
My first piece for SMH. Are you looking to retrain, reinvent or re-approach your job and how you work? I’m now thinking it’s not a relationship, it’s a transaction www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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The ABC dumped me, so I’m rethinking my relationships … with work
I’m still feeling love from listeners who sent thousands of messages of support after my departure from the ABC. Like many of my generation, I’m now questioning what I do next.
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire deal to end 15-month war www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
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Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire deal to end 15-month war
The war between Israel and Hamas has seen 15 months of death and destruction.
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Arnie will not make the Triple J birthday party on Sunday. Does anyone remember his show Ambience? He had a marvellous mellifluous voice and knew and loved his music www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
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Arnold Frolows, who helped shape the sound of triple j for decades, has died at 74
One of the first people hired for the ABC's youth-focused radio station became one of Australian radio's most influential figures.
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
On the weekend it will be 50 years since Triple J began. Arnie will not make the party. I remember his mellifluous voice on Ambience before we worked together. The bloke knew and loved his music. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
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Arnold Frolows, who helped shape the sound of triple j for decades, has died at 74
One of the first people hired for the ABC's youth-focused radio station became one of Australian radio's most influential figures.
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Sarah Macdonald @sarahvmac.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Some of my farewell on ABC radio Sydney … what an honour, a privilege and a joy it’s been … www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/sa...
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