George Higinbotham: One of the greatest Aussies you've never heard of by Tim Brunero

For over 40 years George Higinbotham was a towering figure in Victoria's public life.

A journalist, parliamentarian and barrister, it's hard to overestimate his impact on the early years of the colony of Victoria.

By the end of his career Higinbotham had led a number of constitutional crises, become Chief Justice and even turned down a knighthood.

Yet you've never heard of him. Well rectify that now - hear here.