BGM_The Heart of Bourke Street: Naarm - Melbourne’s former GPO

Once the Epicentre of communication in Victoria, Naarm - Melbourne’s former General Post Office has stood through gold rushes, Royal visits, fires, protests, reinvention- and tragedy. In this episode of Down the Yarra, we trace the story of the former GPO from its colonial post hub to the fashion retail giant that we see today, and uncover the shifting soul of Bourke Street Mall. We explore an urban legend (yes, the lost purse), the enduring elegance of Royal Arcade, and we reflect on the 2017 Bourke Street Massacre- a moment that forever changed the CBD’s heart. Plus, a teaser for our next episode: Naarm - Melbourne’s long-lost Eastern Market- once more iconic then what is now the Queen Victoria Market, now almost entirely forgotten. Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to real-life events that maybe distressing to some listeners. Please take care.