Researchers studying a stinging tree from Australia discovered that it uses a neurotoxin similar to that of spiders. The tree produces a painful sting that can last for days or even weeks. Further ...

Australia is notorious for hosting some of the most frightening creatures on Earth; including gargantuan arachnids and hawks that spread fire. Even some of Australia’s trees are vicious, like the ...

Australia is synonymous with venomous spiders and snakes-- but scientists have discovered new toxins in what they label a "truly venomous" plant. A team of researchers from the University of ...

The Gympie-Gympie tree, found in Australian rainforests, appears harmless but is incredibly dangerous. Its leaves are covered in trichomes that inject a potent neurotoxin, causing excruciating pain ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Gympie. Followed categories will be added to My News. Father Patrick Cassidy said there were "lots of tears, lots of sadness" among the crowd gathered. "It had ...

Two very different stories have emerged after the Chinese elm on the Murray Views site was destroyed. Neighbour Wesley Dodt told the Gympie Times the tree was about 70 years old, and was planted when ...

The eight metre tree will be planted by council's parks and gardens team, with some work required to ensure the new tree is healthy in the new location and ready to sparkle for Christmas. Decorations ...