The Latest Breaking News from Sally Capp

Melbourne Lord Mayor sworn in as Sally Capp stands down

Former Labor strategist Nicholas Reece has been sworn in as Melbourne's 105th Lord Mayor, replacing Sally Capp after six years.

AAP · Jul 2, 2024

Sally Capp looks back on six years as Melbourne lord mayor

The departing leader, the first woman directly elected, says gendered vitriol ‘hurt’, but didn’t deter her

The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2024

Sally Capp to stand down as Melbourne lord mayor

Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, who led the city through the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is quitting after six years in the top job at town hall.

AAP · Mar 27, 2024

Bid to lure in new audiences for Melbourne Fashion Week

New venues have been added to Melbourne Fashion Week festivities with a greater focus on attracting new audiences.

AAP · Sep 20, 2023

Melbourne city moves towards limiting short-stay rentals such as Airbnb

City of Melbourne council approved in-principle regulations on short-stay rental accommodation on Tuesday night, with a view to combating the housing crisis

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2023

An Australian City Wants Its Own Disneyland, But Could It Actually Happen?

Could Australia become the home of the next Disneyland?

Cinemablend · Aug 8, 2023

Kerbside ferns and vertical gardens: transforming Melbourne’s ‘grotty’ laneways into urban oases

A council greening trial is drawing locals and tourists alike to the city’s neglected side streets

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2023

Groping and sexual harassment rife in Melbourne’s live music venues, study finds

Monash University report says 60% of survey participants feel unsafe at gigs or in production studios

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2023

Melbourne and Sydney named as third and fourth most-liveable cities

Melbourne and Sydney have been named two of the most liveable cities in the world, highlighting Australia's post-COVID revival.

The New Daily · Jun 22, 2023

‘Capital of capital cities’: has Melbourne finally outshone its sparkly sister Sydney?

For a long time Sydney had the looks while Melbourne had the personality, but the southern city can now also lay claim to being bigger than its rival

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2023