Zoo plans low-key day for Irwin anniversary

AUSTRALIA Zoo will open on the anniversary of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin's death, but efforts will be made to keep it a low-key day.

September 4 marks one year since Irwin was fatally speared by a stingray barb while filming one of his famous nature documentaries at Batt Reef, in far north Queensland.

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The Real Bindi Irwin

Nearly a year has passed since Steve Irwin died. His daughter Bindi has her own zoo, TV series, magazine column and fashion label. She's home-schooled, wears the trademark khaki clothes, lives at Australia Zoo much of the time, tours the world performing and has had crews filming her regularly since birth.

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Getting By Without Steve - Wes Mannion Speaks Out

"There's not a day I haven't thought about Steve simply because he's been so much a part of my life,'' Mannion, the director of Australia Zoo, said in an exclusive interview ahead of the first anniversary of Irwin's death on September 4.

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This is an excellent and lengthy interview. It is definitely worth a read. Personally, I'm happy for any news as talk and articles seemed to "dry up" about 3 - 4 months after Steve's passing. I hope there is more to report on as Steve's memorial approaches. I'll especially be looking for good that has been done in Steve's name since his absence.

My best to you all!

Steve Irwin May Get Stamp of Approval

A magazine cover featuring the late Steve Irwin would be a popular option for an Australia Post stamp, according to an online poll.

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To cast your vote on which New Idea magazine cover should become the next stamp, vote here. Steve Irwin's has my vote and still appears to hold a strong lead over all others.

Steve Irwin Day 'should be public holiday'

• First annual Steve Irwin Day on November 15
• Irwin family hopes Australians take day off
• Hope for celebration to become public holiday

ORGANISERS hope an official day of celebration for Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin will become a public holiday.

The first annual Steve Irwin Day, on November 15, will attract the interest of millions of people worldwide.

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