Australia to name park after Steve Irwin

The late ‘Crocodile Hunter’ Steve Irwin, killed in a stingray attack last year, will be honoured with a new wildlife reserve in Outback Australia, the government announced.

A 333,585 acre chunk of land near Weipa in the far north of Irwin’s home state of Queensland will be named after the popular television host and managed by his family, Environment Minister said. Prime Minister John Howard said the new park was an important addition to Australia’s national reserve system, “and is a fitting tribute to a passionate environmentalist and a great Australian.” ap