‘Old-fashioned family feud': Irwins hit out at Katter family over crocodile cull
Sky News host Chris Kenny discusses the family feud between the Katter and Irwin families over the culling of crocodiles.
'One of the most Australian stories ever,' Mr Kenny said.
'It has got showbiz, politics and crocodiles. We are talking about a good old-fashioned Queensland family feud.'
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