BGM_Spring Street Secrets: The Wild Ride of Victoria’s State Parliament

Perched above Parliament Station and steeped in power, scandal, and unfinished dreams - Victoria’s State Parliament is anything but boring. In this episode of Down the Yarra, we journey from its colonial foundations to the main who famously rode a horse named Cicero into the chamber, through decades of political deal, dodgy behaviour, and dramatic reforms. We uncover the past, present, and future of one of Naarm - Melbourne’s most iconic institutions- and ask the question what it means to govern on stolen land, under an unfinished dome. Trigger Warning: This episode includes references to political misconduct, corruption, and colonial violence. Listeners discretion is advised. Plus: A teaser for next episode’s grand destination - just across the road at the legendary Hotel Windsor.