BGM_The Paris End of Collins Street

Welcome to the Paris End of Collins Street- where elegance meets mystery, fashion meets graffiti, and gold-painted trams once rolled past the grand facades and whispered scandals, in this episode of Down the Yarra, we unravel the past, presen, and future of one of Naarm - Melbourne’s most iconic stretches - from the colonial beginnings and haute couture heyday to it’s hidden laneways, late nights secrets, and its ever growing calls for change. We explore the street art, rooftop bars, mini galleries and the underground tales - alongside the uncomfortable truths and elitism that still continue to echo through its heritage walls. Trigger Warning: This episode includes references to colonial elitism and exclusionary institutions as well as its practices. Listeners discretion is advised. Plus, don’t forget to hang around for our teaser on the mysterious, exclusive, and still very much still - standing Melbourne Club - our next stop on Down the Yarra.