Inside Melbourne’s “Smack Street” — The Dark History of Smith St Collingwood

In this episode we take a walk down Smith Street, Collingwood / Fitzroy — once known across Melbourne as “Smack Street.” During the 1990s heroin epidemic, this single street became one of the most notorious drug markets in Australia. At its peak there were over 100 overdoses a month, dealers on every corner, and constant crime. Today Smith Street is full of cafés, bars and hipsters — but many people don’t know the dark history that once happened here. In this documentary-style walk through Melbourne history, we break down: • The heroin epidemic of the 1990s • Why Smith Street was called “Smack Street” • The dealers, rippers and street violence • The overdose crisis that shocked Melbourne • The heroin drought of 2000 • How the scene moved to Richmond injecting rooms This is not glorifying crime — this is real history and a warning. If you take one message from this video: Stay away from crime, drugs and that life. 🎥 Subscribe for more Melbourne street history, true crime stories, and redemption conversations. #PHATTTV #MelbourneHistory #SmithStreet #TrueCrimeAustralia #MelbourneDocumentary #tj