SYDNEY, Australia (AP) — The rare unfurling of an endangered plant that emits the smell of decaying flesh drew hundreds of devoted fans to a greenhouse in Sydney, Australia on Thursday, where they lined up to experience a momentous bloom -– and a fragrance evoking gym socks and rotting garbage.

Known for its distinct wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, Australia often appears on bucket lists of must-see destinations. The ancestral home of kangaroos, koalas and platypuses, it is the a massive landscape, stretching nearly 2,500 miles from Pacific to the Indian Ocean.

Sydney offers a vibrant mix of stunning landmarks, beautiful beaches and a world-class culinary scene, making it the perfect destination for every traveler

The police said they were investigating whether “overseas actors” were involved in the vandalizing of synagogues and a day care center.

Four vehicles and the former home of a Jewish community leader were defaced in Sydney early Friday, with two cars set alight, in the latest antisemitic attack condemned by Australian authorities, who vowed to “hunt down” the perpetrators.

Australian detectives are investigating whether foreign actors are paying criminals to commit antisemitic attacks in the country.

The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this spider is actually three different species — one of which, the "Newcastle big boy," is much larger.

The study marks a major shift in understanding the Sydney funnel-web spider, with each newly identified species occupying distinct regions.

Affordability isn’t just about young people staying at home longer than they might want to. It’s an alert for a brewing catastrophe.

A barbecue, a protest … or a good book? We asked some of our leading historians to choose an illuminating Australia Day read.

Australia are more athletic and powerful than England - but that is not the reason for the gulf between the two teams, says head coach Jon Lewis.