A witness to Melbourne's worst bombing

A witness to Melbourne's worst bombing

Author: True Crime Australia April 3, 2026 Duration: 40:27

WARNING: Disturbing content. Bill Ayes is a former crime journo who was at the right place at the very worst time, when a group  of criminals tried to blow up Victoria Police HQ.
He talks with Andrew about being in the building when the blast happened, and what happened after.

Read Bill's first person account at:

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-victoria/hellish-scene-well-never-forget-russell-street-bombing-the-day-melbourne-lost-its-innocence/news-story/6096adac86275e231aeb667bfa56cf3f

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