About this episode

Bill Ayes recounts his experience during the Russell Street bombing in Melbourne.

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 Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more at  https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries:  newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers:  https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs hel Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Rule

Guest: Bill Ayes

Topics covered

• true crime
• bombing
• journalism
• Melbourne
• crime history
• police
• survivor stories

Keywords

• Melbourne bombing
• Bill Ayes
• Russell Street
• crime journalism
• Victoria Police
• true crime
• survivor account

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Victoria Police, Crime X+, Lifeline, Beyond Blue, Kids Helpline

Places: Melbourne

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