From a 14-year-old schoolboy to forgotten working-class entrants, Speaker Milton Dick honours the everyday Australians who created our national symbol in a 1901 competition. 

From a 14-year-old schoolboy to forgotten working-class entrants, Speaker Milton Dick honours the everyday Australians who created our national symbol in a 1901 competition.&nbsp;

Join Michael McLaren on 2GB Afternoons for a mix of news, opinion, entertainment and fun from 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.

You can contact the show on the text line 0460 873 873

Join Michael McLaren on 2GB Afternoons for a mix of news, opinion, entertainment and fun from 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.
You can contact the show on the text line 0460 873 873

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Michael McLaren has unpacked how the PNG deal is more than just an attempt to build the NRL internationally as China attempts to strengthen its grip on the Asia-Pacific region.

Michael McLaren has unpacked how the PNG deal is more than just an attempt to build the NRL internationally as China attempts to strengthen its grip on the Asia-Pacific region.

'More than just football' - Why Australia needs to do more to win over the Pacific

The Shadow Minister for Education and Indigenous Australians Julian Leeser has revealed to Michael McLaren the reason behind the Coalition's decision to invite the former Iranian Crown Prince, now political activist Reza Pahlavi, to Australia.

The Shadow Minister for Education and Indigenous Australians Julian Leeser has revealed to Michael McLaren the reason behind the Coalition's decision to invite the former Iranian Crown Prince, now political activist Reza Pahlavi, to Australia.

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