BGM_The Queen of Markets

The Queen Victoria Market isn’t just a place to grab fresh produce-it’s a cultural icon, a battleground, and a one Melbourne’s beloved institutions. But did you know it was built over the Old Melbourne cemetery, with thousands of bodies still buried beneath the car parks and stalls? Or that in 1971, traders waged an all-out war against the Melbourne city council, hurting rotten cabbages at the police who were in full riot gear in protest of skyrocketing rent hikes? In this episode of Down the Yarra, we dive into the Queen Vic Market’s fascinating history, its transformation into a bustling foodie paradise, and the looming redevelopment that has traders fearing for their future. Plus, we teaser our next stop, St James’ Old Cathedral, Melbourne’s oldest surviving church-but not in its original location. Follow now and join us as we uncover the past, present and future of Melbourne’s most famous market.