BGM_The Courts of Victoria-Justice, Power, and the Past

What happens when justice and power collide? In this episode of Down the Yarra, we step inside Victoria’s Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court-these three institutions that have shaped Naarm (Melbourne)’s legal landscape for nearly two centuries. From the shift street-level rulings to the high-stakes murder trial, these courts have seen it all: wrongful convictions, gangland wars, and cases that changed the state’s laws forever. We’ll uncover the stories of Naarm)Melbourne)’s most infamous trials, including Edward ‘Ned’ Kelly’s last stand in the Supreme Court, and question whether justice allows prevails. Plus, in our next episode, we’re heading to the towering remnant of Naarm (Melbourne)’s ammunition industry-Coop’s Shot Tower at Melbourne Central and its twin in Clifton Hill. How did these sky high structures shape the city’s history? Stay tuned to find out.