Which city is better, Sydney or Melbourne? I’m in a unique position to decide
Damien Woolnough, the outgoing fashion editor of The Sydney Morning Herald, announces his move to Melbourne to become creative director of the Melbourne Fashion Festival. He reflects on the distinct qualities of Sydney and Melbourne, highlighting Sydney’s iconic harbour and Melbourne’s cultural creativity and nightlife. He concludes that both cities have positive differences and are valuable assets to Australia.
- ▪Damien Woolnough is leaving his role at The Sydney Morning Herald to take up a position as creative director of the Melbourne Fashion Festival.
- ▪He notes that Sydney is known for its harbour and friendly atmosphere, while Melbourne is praised for its cultural creativity and vibrant nightlife.
- ▪Woolnough asserts that the differences between the two cities are all positive and that both are remarkable in their own right.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/which-city-is-better-sydney-or-melbourne-i-m-in-a-unique-position-to-decide-20260723-p60i1q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:46:20 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-07-26T09:47:05.310Z |
| Last seen | 2026-07-26T09:47:06.001Z |
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| Publisher visit | Yes — open original |
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