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Sarah Macdonald

@sarahvmac

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

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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...

05.03.2026 07:11 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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.

A new doco called β€˜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...

23.02.2026 20:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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6. My Hope For The Future: What I Want People To Know Podcast Episode Β· All I Can Be Β· 22 February Β· 20m

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...

22.02.2026 23:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you ! πŸ™

22.02.2026 01:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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1. When A Lyric Hits You: The Power Of Self-Belief Podcast Episode Β· All I Can Be Β· 1 February Β· 22m

The other is about breaking the cycle of inter generational poverty - the power of a child being seen is astonishing. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a...

21.02.2026 08:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ageing is not for sissies: Dr. Stephanie Ward | Club Sandwich Podcast Episode Β· Club Sandwich Β· 11 February Β· 31m

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...

21.02.2026 08:29 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

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

19.06.2025 00:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

14.05.2025 02:14 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Work in progress . They been an Utter disaster for many native species . Climate change doesn’t help as getting warmer and many wet years

03.05.2025 23:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Some via our native title act.

03.05.2025 23:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes needs constant vigilance

03.05.2025 23:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hello world Australia here - we are a moderate country . Extreme crazy, nasty, racism, culture wars are now
road kill.

03.05.2025 12:52 πŸ‘ 948 πŸ” 113 πŸ’¬ 60 πŸ“Œ 13
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From corflute craziness to β€˜Trumpet’ texts, election day can’t come soon enough Posters tell us who we’re voting for. But we need to look behind them.

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...

30.04.2025 07:43 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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.

04.04.2025 04:52 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

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 !

26.03.2025 23:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much x

24.03.2025 07:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

20.03.2025 04:55 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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?

19.03.2025 23:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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?

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...

10.03.2025 21:25 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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. πŸ™

www.smh.com.au/world/asia/t...

04.03.2025 01:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How did you go oh chill one ?

01.03.2025 10:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What a dark day in history.

But let Sydney shine some love, joy and beauty into the world tonight. Happy Mardigras πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβ€οΈ

01.03.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll be chatting to John Stanley on 2GB about the local government blues at 8.15pm

18.02.2025 08:35 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

17.02.2025 05:49 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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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.

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...

07.02.2025 02:10 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2

Thank you so much x

24.01.2025 09:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire deal to end 15-month war
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...

15.01.2025 20:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

13.01.2025 04:48 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

13.01.2025 04:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Stay tune!

14.12.2024 05:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0