BGM_Naarm’s Underground Waterways: The Hidden Rivers Beneath Melbourne

Beneath the bustling streetscape of Naarm (Melbourne), lays a hidden world that flows in secrets. Long before the skyscrapers and laneways, the land was crisscrossed with rivers, creeks, and wetlands-many of which have been burned, redirected, or have been entirely hidden beneath concrete and asphalt. In this episode of Down the Yarra, we uncover the lost waterways of Basrm (Melbourne), from the ghastly flow of Williams Creek beneath Elizabeth Street in the CBD to the forgotten streams of Little Lonsdale, and the concrete-lined Moonee Ponds Creek. What happened to these rivers? Where do they still flow? And how do they shape the city today? Join us as we dive deep into Naarm (Melbourne)’s underground waterways and explore the liquid history running beneath our feet. Plus, stick around for the teaser on our next episode-where we venture into Melbourne’s hidden tunnels, abandoned passages, and some urban legends buried beneath the city.