BGM_Bottom Feeders: The Political Controversy That Stank Up Victoria

In the late 1800’s, Victoria’s politics were a breeding ground for corruption, greed, and scandal-and nothing summed it up more a the Bottom Feeders controversy. In this episode of Down the Yarra, we dive into the political storm that truely rocked Naarm’ - Melbourne, where certain individual MPs were accused of feeding off public funds while infrastructure crumbled and land speculation ran wild. But the corruption wasn’t just in Parliament-it was also-down the Birrarung (Yarra River), bottom feeders of a different kind thrived as the Birrarung became a toxic dumping ground for industry as well as government neglect. Join us as we explore the potential scandals, environmental destruction, and the public outrage that forced changed. Plus, we teaser our next episode on the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens-where politics, power, and prestige shaped one of Naarm - Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses political corruption, environmental degradation, and historical government misconduct.