The Sydney funnel-web spider, a highly venomous arachnid found crawling in and around Australia’s most populous ... t been ...

Researchers discovered two new species of trapdoor spiders in northern Australia with uniquely engineered burrows, enhancing ...

Scientists have discovered how an Australian jumping spider's semi-hydraulics allows it to speed jump long distances with ...

The Australian funnel-web spider is the largest known male of its kind collected by a member of the public foe the Australian Reptile Park A spider named after a mythological hero recently set a ...

Residents have spotted the species twice in the past few months, and an expert weighs in on if we should be worried.

If unsure what to do after a spider bite, call the nationwide Poisons Information centre helpline on 13 11 26. For all snakebites and any case of emergency, call triple zero (000).

Australia has many venomous animal and insect species. Knowing what to do and what to avoid when bitten by a snake or spider can help save a life. Here’s the expert advice on how to respond ...