Cirrus@Austlit

'Steve Irwin, the crocodile hunter, was an Australian icon. His wildlife documentary series is world renown for its action-packed adventures with dangerous animals. He was a true eco-warrior.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Cathy Freeman is an icon of Australian athletics. She won the gold medal for 400m sprint at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She became the first Aboriginal woman to win a gold medal in athletics at an Olympics.

'In addition to her athletic achievements, Cathy Freeman is the only person to be awarded the Young Australian of the Year and the Australian of the Year.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Ash Barty is the current No 1 women’s tennis player in the world. In 2021 she won the Wimbleton Ladies’ Singles title and in 2019 the French Open Ladies’ Singles title.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Shane Warne was an Australian international cricketer, whose career ran from 1991 to 2007. Warne played as a right-arm leg spin bowler and a right-handed batsman for Victoria, Hampshire and Australia. He is widely acknowledged to have been one of the sport's greatest-ever bowlers; he made 145 Test appearances, taking 708 wickets.' (Publication summary)

'Dylan Alcott is a national treasure. An Olympic gold medalist in both wheelchair basketball and tennis. With a never give up attitude, Dylan is considered to be one of the worlds greatest athletes. The 2022 Australian of the year, Dylan is a true Aussie Big Achiever who's story will inspire any child to achieve their very own dreams.' (Publication summary)