Russell Crowe to play Steve Irwin?

LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK) - Russell Crowe wants to play Steve Irwin in a film based on the life of the 'Crocodile Hunter'.

The Oscar-winning Australian actor - who has repeatedly spoken of his affection for friend Steve after he was tragically killed, aged just 44, by a stingray - is in talks with Universal Studios about making a biopic.

More here...

I don't know if this is gossip or true. I will post more on this if it actually starts to be a real thing.

Indian state names Croc Park after Steve Irwin: report

INDIA`S southern state of Kerala on Wednesday announced that a crocodile park there would be named after Australian daredevil naturalist Steve Irwin, a report said.

More on this...

Shame on people critical of Irwin after his death

I am just wondering why people find it necessary to be so mean. Since the death of Steve Irwin, cold-hearted, mean-spirited people and groups have come out of the closet to besmirch Irwin's work and lifelong pursuit of saving wildlife.

More here...

Steve Irwin Ribbon And Stickers

I have updated the ribbons and stickers so that they show up right on your web sites.

Go here for the new stuff...

A Special Seat for Steve

An empty seat was saved for Steve at his memorial in the Crocoseum, his 5,500 seat stadium.

Here's to you Steve. You did it, and so will we.

Daddy my hero, says Bindi in speech

In her first public appearance since her father's death, his daughter Bindi paid tribute to his work.

"My daddy was my hero and was always there for me when I needed him," she said.

She said he listened and taught her many things but most of all he was "fun".

She said she knew her father had an important job: "He was working to change the world so everyone would love wildlife like he did.

"I don't want daddy's passion to ever end. I want to help endangered wildlife just like he did, I had the best daddy in the whole world and I will miss him every day.

"When I see a crocodile I will always think of him and I know that daddy made this zoo so that everyone could come and learn to love all the animals.

"Daddy made this place his whole life, now it's our turn to help daddy."

Please see more of this touching moment here...

Family pleased with Irwin memorial

Bob Irwin says Steve's widow Terri was not ready to speak publicly but was proud of her eight-year-old daughter Bindi for delivering a touching tribute to her father.

"Terri was very pleased, firstly because that's where Steve would have wanted it held," he said.

"And because John [Stainton] had done such a great job putting it all together and the people involved obviously loved Steve."

More here...

Millions tune in to Irwin's farewell

It is estimated that 300 million television viewers watched the star-studded public memorial service for Steve Irwin.

The hour-long service, which was held at Australia Zoo's 'Crocoseum' yesterday, was attended by 5,000 people.

More, including Celebrity Tributes here...

Flags fly half-mast for Irwin

Sydney - Flags on Sydney's famed Harbour Bridge were lowered to half-mast on Tuesday in a sombre bow to Australia's iconic television "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, who was killed two weeks ago.

More here...

A tribute to Steve Irwin

PERMISSION notes from parents will be required before schools let primary-age children watch tomorrow's memorial service for Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin.

This is because of fears his death has been so traumatic for thousands of children that it could be too upsetting for them to watch the service.

More about the tribute here...

Irwin charity braces for donations

A CALL centre will be set up tomorrow to enable supporters to donate to Steve Irwin's conservation charity Wildlife Warriors.

A memorial service will be held for him tomorrow at Australia Zoo's Crocoseum on the Sunshine Coast and will be broadcast live across Australia and overseas.

More here...

Irwin News Decay

I have not been posting as much (or any) Steve Irwin news this weekend as the articles have decayed into total crap. Most are about scandals, scams, and other gossip. I will not be linking to these articles. They don't do anything for Steve or the Irwin cause.

Instead I'll leave us all with some advice:

Don't buy anything Steve related unless you get it directly from Wildlife Warriors or Australia Zoo. Fan support Cafe Press shirts and things are probably ok, but know they are really nothing but fan art.

Don't donate any money to ANY memorial site, or support site other than Wildlife Warriors. Even the Australia Zoo directs all donations to the Wildlife Warriors regarding Steve Irwin.

Anything else is a scam or opportunistic leeching. Please avoid that at all costs.

In the mean time, I will keep an eye out for good and positive articles, and any information that can help further the cause. Steve would do it, and so will I. Take care guys!