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Steve Irwin died 20 years ago. His legacy never did

Children pay tribute to ‘superhero’ dad as family carries his conservation mission forward

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With his trademark khaki shorts, Australian accent, cries of “Crikey!” and seemingly fearless encounters with crocodiles, snakes and other wildlife, Steve Irwin became a television phenomenon.

Gobena, Jepchirchir power to Sydney Marathon victories

The race sees young Ethiopian breakthrough and Kenyan star’s latest triumph

Ethiopia's Addisu Gobena celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 2026 Sydney Marathon in Sydney on August 30, 2026.

Anaya Bangar to play community cricket in Australia

25-year-old underwent gender-affirming surgery after beginning her transition in 2022

Anaya Bangar to play community cricket in Australia

Starc stars as Aussies crush Bangladesh inside two days

Veteran fast bowler claims four wickets in the second innings and finishes with 10

Australia’s Mitchell Starc (C) celebrates with team mates after taking his tenth wicket for the match of Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam during the second day of the second cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at the Great Barrier Reef Stadium in Mackay on August 23, 2026.

Starc's six-wicket haul puts Australia on top in Mackay

Australia took a 101-run lead after Bangladesh were bowled out for just 64 in Mackay

Australia’s Mitchell Starc celebrates taking his fifth wicket for the innings when he dismissed Bangladesh’s Litton Das during the first day of the second Test match against Bangladesh at the Great Barrier Reef Stadium in Mackay on August 22, 2026.

Shane Watson opens up on his special bond with India

Former Australia all-rounder reflects on his deep bond with Indian cricket and fans

Shane Watson

Bangladesh eye historic series win against Australia

Bangladesh stunned Australia in the opening Test in Darwin last week

Bangladesh eye historic series win against Australia

Glenn Maxwell, Vini Raman welcome second child

Announcement received outpouring wishes from ex-cricketers, family members and fans

Glenn Maxwell with Vini Raman.

'Huge mistake': Nick Kyrgios tests positive for cocaine

The ITIA confirmed on Wednesday that Kyrgios was suspended on August 4

Nick Kyrgios

Swans CEO shocked after alleged sexual assault incident

Swans had remained in Melbourne overnight after securing a 36-point victory over Essendon

Extremely shocked and disappointed: Swans CEO after alleged sexual assault

'It’s very embarrassing moment for Australian cricket'

Bangladesh produced a big upset in first Test beating Australia by nine wickets

Bangladesh batsmen Shadman Islam (2nd L) and Mominul Haque (C) shake hands with Australian players after hitting their team's winning run on the fourth day of their first cricket Test match at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026.

How Bangladesh outplayed Australia in all facets

Visitors expected to fold inside three days, but pull off historic upset on fourth day

Bangladesh players pose for a photo after their team's victory on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026.

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