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EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 16 MIN

Life Behind Bars As A Jail Tourist - Reporter Alistair Smith

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Melbourne reporter Alistair Smith believes everyone should go behind bars on their travels – not the ones that serve alcohol - bars that lock you up. Alistair recently visited Old Melbourne Gaol – most famous as the place where Australia’s best known bushranger, Ned Kelly, was hanged. It reminded him about all the jails he has been to and all the tales he was told. He speaks to Graeme Kemlo Photo: Alistair Smith "booked into Old Melbourne Gaol".

Melbourne reporter Alistair Smith believes everyone should go behind bars on their travels – not the ones that serve alcohol - bars that lock you up. Alistair recently visited Old Melbourne Gaol – most famous as the place where Australia’s best known bushranger, Ned Kelly, was hanged. It reminded him about all the jails he has been to and all the tales he was told. He speaks to Graeme Kemlo Photo: Alistair Smith "booked into Old Melbourne Gaol".

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