• Grantlee Kieza on Matthew Flinders & the Naming of Australia: "The vast majority of Australians wouldn't know that"

  • Apr 9 2025
  • Length: 44 mins
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Grantlee Kieza on Matthew Flinders & the Naming of Australia: "The vast majority of Australians wouldn't know that"

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  • Do you ever stop to think why there are so many things named Flinders in Australia?

    On Afternoon Light #193 Georgina Downer speaks with Grantlee Kieza to tell the remarkable story of Matthew Flinders. The mariner responsible for proving that Australia was an island continent and the adoption of its name, who lived a life of adventure, discovery, and scientific endeavour with his iconic cat Trim.

    Award-winning journalist Grantlee Kieza OAM held senior editorial positions at The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph and The Courier-Mail for many years and was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his writing. He has since become the author of bestselling and critically acclaimed books like Flinders, The Remarkable Mrs Reibey, Banks, Hudson Fysh, and Sister Viv.
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